Rigorous Academics + Spanish + Meaningful Vocational Ministry + Christian Mentoring + Adventure + Travel
Students International (SI) is providing a transformative opportunity to volunteer in Christ-centered ministry + service sites related to personal academic and vocational interests.
Gain hands-on experience in fields like: Sports, Women’s Health and Fitness, Women’s Social Work/Microfinance, Tutoring/Education, Boys and Girls Club, Creative Arts Workshop and much more.
SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAM DETAILS
SUMMER ABROAD PROGRAM DETAILS
Cost: $5900 + Airfare
Travel
Experience various cultural and historical treasures in Costa Rica through frequent excursions.
Calendar
Late May to late July:
- In-Country Orientation
- 6 weeks Intensive Spanish
- Weekend Excursions
- 2 Weeks at Ministry Sites
- Debriefing
Housing & Meals
Live with carefully selected host families. Build relationships with them and learn from their culture. Try a variety of local foods for breakfast and dinner and packed lunches.
IN COLLABORATION WITH CROWN COLLEGE
SUMMER – 8 WEEKS – 11 CREDITS
2023 dates: may 24-July 26
Orientation from May 24 to 28
Language school (one course) May 29 to June 16
Outreach from June 19 to Jul 1
Language school (one course) from July 3 to 21
Debrief July 22-25; return July 26
Choose from beginning to advanced courses. Recieve personal instruction at language school.
Elementary Spanish I – 3 Credits
Elementary Spanish II – 3 Credits
Intermediate Spanish I – 3 Credits
Intermediate Spanish II – 3 Credits
Advanced Spanish Abroad – 3 Credits
Spanish Conversation and Composition – 4 Credits
Literature and Culture of Spanish America – 4 Credits
Advance Spanish Grammar and Communication – 4 Credits
The internship entails acquisition of knowledge of the Hispanic culture and application of Spanish communication skills in authentic contexts through service work in Spanish-speaking communities.
