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Participation: |
This Costa Rican experience is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors in the College of Education who will be taking FOUN 3000: Diversity of Learners and Settings. |
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Location: |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
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Travel Dates: |
May 3 to May 16, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
Provide pre-professional educators with an experience to:
 increase their comfort and confidence in international settings
obtain the knowledge and skills needed to lead student sin international environments
increase their understanding of diversity in a unique and powerful way
gain community and cultural engagement experience as future community leaders |
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Academic
Credit: |
Courses offered include FOUN 3000 (2 hours) and Service Learning Lab (3 hours) |
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Passport/VISA Requirements: |
Students will be required to have a valid passport, good for six months after they return to the United States. If as student does not have a passport, he or she must apply in person. Passports can be applied for at most U.S. post offices |
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Living Arrangements/
Housing: |
The group will travel to Heredia, Costa Rica, together, and will be placed in private homes where students will stay with a Costa Rican family, which has been authorized by Auburn's partner, the National University of Costa Rica, to host foreign students. |
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Meals: |
Breakfast and dinner are included |
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Transportation: |
Transportation to and from the service-learning site will be provided. |
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Costs and Deadlines: |
$1,800 to $2,250 program fee
Registration is open and ongoing.
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Contact: |
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