Students spend four days a week in an internship related to their career interest and academic major and participate in seminars one day a week at CMC s Loop Center. Additional information and application forms may be obtained from the Off-Campus Programs Office . The Latin American Studies Program offers a work-study opportunity in Costa Rica, Central America. Issues which are studied include church-state relationships in Central America, the history of U.S. involvement, and other related issues. Work projects are designed in areas which are mission-oriented.
Students explore the history, people, and culture of Central America.
The program is designed for Christian students who seek to integrate their faith with meeting the world's needs. The program also provides an excellent opportunity to sharpen foreign language skills. Twenty students are accepted from 80 plus institutions tied to the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. The program is open to junior and senior students with a minimum GPA of 2.75. The cost is basically equivalent to that of a semester's cost at Calvin.