Spanish Department

Immersion in Costa Rica

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2008 Trip Information
Dates: May 17 - June 1, 2008

Welcome to a fascinating experience at our hosting Institute, el Instituto de Cultura y Lengua Costarricense

What you can expect to pay:

  1. Spanish 295 (4 credits) approximately $311.20 will be due at summer registration.
  2. The program in Costa Rica is about $900 including classes, home stay, breakfast, supper, laundry, pick up/drop off at the airport. Pay directly to the institute following information on their website: http://www.iclc.ws/ 
  3. A fee to BRCC of $225 is due no later than March 30, 2008.
  4. Airfare: You get your own airline ticket, the sooner the better. Think in the range of $500-$800 round trip.  Plan to arrive no later than 8:00 p.m. Costa Rica time on May 17.
  5. Travel insurance is mandatory. It should include repatriation. Ask a travel agent a recommended company such as TRAVELGUARD.It will cost about $24-$30.
  6. Spending money: your discretion. Most people take approximately $200-$300 cash and one credit card such as Master Card or Visa.

Important dates:

  • by March 1, lock in your own airfare. We will not necessarily travel as a group unless you request to travel with Mrs. Tiller. If that is the case, coordinate your flight with her. Plan your arrival on Saturday, May 17 to arrive no later than 8:00 pm.
  • Mrs. Tiller will email electronic copies of the Blue Ridge forms to you. Return them to her as hard copies by March 30. The paper copies will be copied and one will in the possession of Mrs. Tiller during the trip, copy number 2 will be with the Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration at the BRCC campus. All information on these forms will be kept in strictest confidence and destroyed after your return. The med history is important for the leader to have in the event she has to take you for treatment etc, or in the event you are unconscious and need attention. This is the only use of the medical information (which will be destroyed after the trip).
  • March 30, $225 fee (non refundable ) See #3 above. Make check payable to BRCC for Costa Rica Class.

Note: If you don’t have a passport, begin the process now to get one. Passport needs to be valid for six months after your scheduled return date. When you have your passport, make three black and white photo copies: two to Mrs. Tiller, and one copy to put in a separate place in your possession there. Believe us, this is an important thing to do. Copies due to Mrs. Tiller no later than April 26 (trip orientation day).

  • April 26 orientation at BRCC from 10:00-3:00 required. Room TBA. The syllabus will be available at that session.
  • no later than April 15 Make your bank transfers to the account noted on the website of the Instituto. You may need to go to a large, or regional bank that knows how to make the inter-bank transfers.

Tuition

Tuition is due at summer registration time for Spa 295. The names of those participants who have paid the deposit, the amount to ICLC, and have their airline ticket will be put on a list in Admissions. Go to admissions in person and tell them that you are going to register for Spa 295. They will complete your registration. You will not be able to register on line. You cannot travel with this program without enrollment in this class. A pre-requisite of Spanish 202 is mandatory. Community people should have an intermediate high level of proficiency. You want to be able to spend the first weekend speaking with your family in Spanish.   Speak with Mrs. Tiller if you think you have this level and have not studied with us.

Complete itinerary will be emailed to you.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Tiller by Email: tillern@brcc.edu.