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StudentsWhitworth University Costa Rica Center >A word from Whitworth University Costa Rica Center Director Lindy Scott: "A college education should equip and prepare students to interact with and serve our neighbors. Due to rapid advances in technology, our neighbors can no longer be limited to those who are geographically near nor to those who are culturally similar to ourselves. An education of mind and heart that strives for excellence must equip graduates linguistically and culturally so that they can communicate with ease with people who speak a language other than English and who come from a culture different than main stream United States. "We at Whitworth Costa Rica Center are proud to offer an ideal setting where you can become strong in your Spanish abilities and culturally sensitive to Costa Ricans in particular and Latin Americans more generally. In our semester long programs we offer extended host family stays where you can immerse yourself in the Spanish language and experience Latin American culture up close. We offer a full array of courses, including Spanish at various levels, Latin American Studies, Conservationism and Human Rights, and our special CORE course on World View, Ethics and Public Policy. We are able to place you in internships where you can hone not only you Spanish skills but also develop your professional abilities. Field trips to Nicaragua, the Caribbean, the Pacific, ziplining, coffee farms, the US Embassy, volcanoes, hiking, talent shows, etc. make for an active student life." |
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