If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Costa Rican Culture, Families, and Health
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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| Course # |
SA 10217
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
05/12/25 to 05/27/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Join us for a Maymester study abroad experience to Costa Rica! (Dates are May 12-27th, 2025)
** Please email me if you would like to be kept up to date on information about this program: zetaylor@purdue.edu
This 3-credit course in partnership with the Monteverde Institute in Costa Rica focuses on children, youth, and families in a Latin-American cultural setting. It exposes students to the culture, life, and environmental conditions of Costa Rican children and families as well as to institutions that support them through cultural immersion, volunteer experiences, and engagement with the Costa Rican people. We will experience Costa Rican life and families through visiting institutions that assist children and their families, learning about Costa Rican family values, the Costa Rican education and health care system, interacting with locals, homestays, visiting family-run farms, taking cooking, dance, and Spanish classes, and participating in service learning experiences. In addition, participants will have opportunities to experience the natural beauty and ecotourism activities for which Costa Rica is famous.
'Pura Vida" is the motto of Costa Rica, and translated means 'simple life' or 'nothing but life.' It is an emotion, an attitude, and a way of life. It represents Costa Ricans’ relaxed attitude towards life, no matter the circumstance. In this spirit, our program is designed to increase your curiosity and cultural competence about another culture, increase your self awareness and openness to engaging with new experiences, and to push you to ask deeper questions and seek out answers about other other cultures and experiences.
I hope you will join us on this exciting and unforgettable experience.
¡Pura Vida!
Dr. Zoe Taylor
Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science
Program Flyer
Academic Credit
This 16 day trip will count for 3 HDFS credits.
Eligibility
There are no language requirements. Some Spanish classes will be provided during the trip, and learning basic Spanish phrases prior to the trip is encouraged.
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
The complete cost will be finalized in December. Estimated costs are between $4700 and $5000 (including flights, all meals and lodging, and activities).
Application Deadline
There are 12 spaces in the program. You can apply for the program and also sign up for info. A $500 deposit is required to move you into the accepted position given the limited space. Applications will be accepted until the program is full.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
