Students planning to study abroad should meet with their advisors well in advance
in order to plan a tentative program of study while in Costa Rica and, as
far
as possible, the remainder of their undergraduate career. The on-campus faculty
coordinator and the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS)
can offer advice about appropriate courses and the number of course students
should take. While in Costa Rica, SLU students will receive materials from
the Registrar and other on-campus offices
--
as well
as news
from campus
-- to ensure a smooth transition upon their return.
In San José, the program is administered by a resident director and assistant director who ensure the academic quality of the program, find host families, offer academic advice regarding UCR courses, and handle the administrative and academic aspects of the program. Past participants refer to the director and assistant director as the “backbone” and “heart” of the program. The program office is located on the UCR campus, close to many of the classroom buildings.