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Contact Info

For more info, contact TBD:

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Course Requirements

Course registration is dependent upon the status of your Study Abroad Application and compliance with Study Abroad Health Insurance requirements.

MBA students will take ECP 6705 Advanced Managerial Economics. 

Undergraduate students will take GEB 4361 International Business



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Overview

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Kick off 2022 in Costa Rica! Join your classmates in an unforgettable study abroad experience while earning credit toward your degree. Explore hot springs, go zip lining, hike a volcano, and more - while learning! Coming soon!



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Dates

All participants will travel roundtrip from Pensacola Regional Airport to TBD Airport in TBD. 

Arrival: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Departure: Sunday, May 15, 2022

Flight information coming in December!

Cost

The cost of this trip covers all expenses, excluding course registration.  This includes travel, insurance, meals, lodging, and excursions. 

Total cost: $1,996

Payment options: The cost of the trip can be paid in one lump some or in up to four installment payments.

Payment Installment Deadlines

  • October 29, 2021 - $499
  • November 12, 2021 - $499
  • November 24, 2021 - $499
  • December 10, 2021 - $499

Payment Portal: Payments should be submitted via the following link:

You will need to add the payment(s) to your cart, then check out. If you wish to pay the entire amount, simply add all four payments in your cart, then check out.

Excursions

This is sure to be an action-packed, educational experience for all!

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Lake Arenal, Costa Rica



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Itinerary

Coming soon!




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Don't delay! This trip is limited to the first 15 students who sign up. 

Students must first complete a UWF Faculty-Led Study Abroad Application. If you have any problems with the form, please contact studyabroad@uwf.edu. 


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FAQs

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titleI've already taken ECP 6705. May I still attend?

Please reach out to your academic advisor.


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titleI've already taken GEB 4361. May I still attend?

Please reach out to your academic advisor.


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titleWill I complete the entire class in seven days?

Students will be required to complete some online course work (i.e. video lectures or SmartBook style assignments) before the trip in order to apply course concepts while in Costa Rica.  Students will participate in 25 academic hours on the trip (see Itinerary). The remainder of course requirements will be completed by January 30th. 

This course plan is subject to change.

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titleIs the Covid-19 vaccine required to attend?

No. However, all air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated people, are required to have a negative COVID-19 viral test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 3 months before they board a flight to the United States.

For more info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html

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titleCan I use my military benefits (TA)?

Please direct questions related to using military benefits to the Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC). 


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titleCan I use my financial aid (loans, grant, scholarship)?

Please direct questions related to using student loans, scholarships, grants, and any other form of financial aid to your Financial Aid Counselor. 

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titleDo I need insurance?

Yes. The University of West Florida requires that all UWF students and programs going abroad have Study Abroad Insurance coverage. 

Insurance costs are included in the cost of the trip.

See Getting Insurance for Study Abroad for more information, 


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titleDo I need a passport?

Yes. US nationals must have a current valid passport. US passport must be valid for a minimum of one day from the day you enter Costa Rica.


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titleDo I need a tourist visa?

Not all people who wish to travel to Costa Rica need a tourist visa. Please consider the following information from the Embassy of Costa Rica:

  1. US nationals do not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. However, they must have a current valid passport and a return ticket to exit Costa Rica within 90 days. (Either to return to your country or to go to another country). US passport must be valid for a minimum of one day from the day you enter Costa Rica. As a tourist US nationals cannot stay more than 90 days. For a stay longer than 90 days a residence permit must be established.
  2. Other nationals might not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. To verify all entry requirements according to your nationality please see the following link nationalities. 
  3. Please see the following link for information of all Consulates in the United States Consulate of their jurisdiction.