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International Perspectives on Interracial Communication

June 4 - July 1, 2009   Application Form 

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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Tina Maria Harris  See Dr. Harris's bio here.

Course List
SPCM 4900/4830: International Perspectives on Interracial Communication (3 credit hours)

Excursions
During this program, students will explore multiple regions of Costa Rica on group excursions. Activities included on the excursions are an integral part of course material and the overall study abroad experience. Students will begin the program based in the Central Valley region, near the capital city, San Jose. Students will then travel to the Caribbean coast, UGA's Costa Rica Campus in San Luis de Monteverde, and finally the northwestern province of Guanacaste.

Costs
The program costs approximately $2800 plus in-state UGA tuition and fees.

The cost of the program covers lodging and three meals per day, study abroad insurance, in-country transportation on program excursions and programmed group activities, and entry fees to national parks, museums, etc. included in the program itinerary. Additional costs include personal items, airfare, and departure tax upon leaving Costa Rica.

***Note: Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition. The HOPE scholarship applies.


Non-UGA Student Costs & Transient Application
An additional application and $50 processing fee is required for non-UGA students to enroll. Click here for instructions and to download the Transient Student applicaiton. Contact the UGA Costa Rica Office to confirm when you have started the application process.

Non-UGA students will be charged $250, in addition to their tuition, which is assessed by the UGA Bursar's office.

Application Process
To apply, students must submit a complete application and a $300 deposit payable to UGA Costa Rica either in-person or by mail to the UGA Costa Rica Office, 110 E. Clayton St., Bank of America Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 316, Athens, GA 30602.

Enrollment is limted to 12 qualified students.

Target Dates / Deadlines
Application & $300 deposit deadline: March 2, 2009
Program fee payment deadline: March 30, 2009

Contact Us
Tina Harris, Program Instructor at tmharris@uga.edu or
Email ugacr@uga.edu or call 706-425-3318.


UGA Costa Rica Office    Office of International Education   315 Bank of America Building    110 E. Clayton St.   Athens, GA 30602
(phone) 706-425-3316     (fax) 706-425-3315      ugacr@uga.edu
Last Updated on October 15, 2008 10:56 AM