He told us that he was very active looking for local events in which his class could participate, such as poetry readings, performances, visits to bookstores, etc. Patricia Del Rey , director of the program in Costa Rica, introduced her students to Costa Rican politicians and internationally known academic personalities. Being in the program was also a learning experience for Jos Manuel Batista. The Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica is co-sponsored by the Department of Romance Languages and the Women's Studies Program. It is a ten-week program designed especially for juniors and seniors majoring, minoring, or pursuing a certificate in Spanish or Women's Studies.
Students live with local families and are required to enroll in at least one Spanish course.
The Women's Studies courses place special emphasis on environmental issues. Costa Rica has not only a lengthy history of political stability but has one of the world's best conservation records.