A Language and Cultural Immersion Program
Social Workers Part II
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Program Objective
The real reason to offer this second part of the Spanish Program
for Social Workers is to see you again! Many of the students who
had assisted to our Social Work program part I have encouraged
us to create this new option, not only to expand the Spanish, Culture
and Social Work knowledge obtained in the first part but also for
meeting new people with similar ideas and needs. And of course,
to visit other beautiful places of Costa Rica!
Program Goals
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- To improve attendees’ language skills (levels may
range from low beginning through high advanced).
- To give attendees the opportunity to live with host families
and to enhance cultural understanding.
- To provide attendees with information about the social
work career, organizations and approaches used in Costa
Rica.
- To give attendees the opportunity to experience two days
of volunteer work in a Social Work agency.
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Program Format
This program is scheduled for a two-week period with specific
days and times for curriculum related activities. This two-week
program will provide a total of 40 hours of language classes and
16 hours of lectures, volunteering work and activities. Each class
has a maximum of four students and the emphasis is on conversational
skills.
| First Saturday : |
Students arrive |
| First Sunday Evening : |
Placement assessment |
| Monday – Friday : |
Language classes 40 hours |
| Thursdays & Fridays : |
Lectures, volunteering work and activities (8 hours
per week, 16 hours in total) |
| Final Friday Evening : |
Closing celebration |
| Final Saturday: |
Departure day |
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Program Curriculum
Lecture Topics
Guest Speaker
University professors of Social Work.
Planned Visits
a) High-risk neighborhood tour in San Jose town.
(b)
Meeting with social work students of University of Costa Rica
Volunteer work
During
the two days of volunteer work the group will work in a Social
Work agency. The cost includes the money for buying the materials
necessary for the project.
2011 Program Dates
January: Sunday, January 2nd
(arrival day) – Sunday, January 16th (departure day)
July: Saturday, July 2nd
(arrival day) – Saturday, July 16th (departure day)
2011 Program fees:
Program / Host family
$1025.00
Program / Campus villas
$1025.00*
Get CEU’s!
You can receive 20 CEU’s through Homestead Schools for attending
this program.
Extending the Stay
Register for additional weeks of language classes either before
or after this program and receive a 10% discount on extra fees.
Program fee also includes the following :
| Shuttle from and to the Airport |
San Jose International Airport (SJO) |
| Accommodations |
Two meals daily (breakfast and dinner) and laundry service. * Staying in a villa does not include dinner. |
| Classes |
Cooking and dance classes |
| Study materials |
Language workbook and other cultural materials |
| Internet Access |
Computer lab for the students and Wi - Fi available in the
campus school and in the villas |
| Tour of the city |
Learn about local attractions and points of interest |
Not included in this fee
The cost of airfare and any tour or excursion.
ACCE Contact Information:
Email Address: info@acce.co.cr
The school offers the following excursions:
Place |
Description |
Includes |
Cost |
Zoo Ave |
Half day excursion
to Costa Rica wildlife recues and rehabilitation project |
Transportation and entrance fee. |
$ 35 |
Sarchí - Zarcero |
Half day excursion to shopping
tour in Sarchí and topiary trees in Zarcero |
Transportation |
$ 30 |
Rafting |
One day excursion to rafting
in Pacuare River, class II - III – IV. |
Transportation, breakfast, lunch,
equipment and guides. |
$ 105 |
Coffee tour |
Half day excursion to coffee
tour |
Transportation, entrance fee
and guide. |
$ 35 |
Arenal Volcano |
Excursion to La Fortuna: two
nights, National Park, Hot Springs, Arenal Lake boat tour. |
Transportation, accommodations,
breakfast, lunch, entrance fee to the hot springs, the National
Park and the boat tour. |
$ 255 |
If you have any question regarding these excursions please write
us. Also, if you want to reserve a space for the excursion to Arenal
Volcano please add a $ 155 deposit to the $ 200 deposit. You can
send one single check including both deposits ($ 355).
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