Costa Rica Study Abroad, May 16-June 1
From Dan Ferguson, via ATRAnet, comes the announcement below. Dan is known for organizing worthwhile international experiences for RT students and this one looks like a good one. Here is the announcement:
Pittsburg State University is offering a great study abroad opportunity again this summer to Costa Rica to work with children with disabilities.This is the same program that was to be in Mexico but has been moved due to safety concerns in that country. Costa Rica is a safe country with just as many cultural and natural experiences as Mexico and a chance to experience life as it is in a developing country.
In addition to working with the children, and quite likely adults as well,providing activities and assisting teachers the students will visit markets, museums, climb in a volcano,hike in a rain forest and visit the beaches in a tropical country. This program is not just for therapeutic recreation students but is open to anyone who wants a meaningful academic experience that will challenge the mind and the heart.
No Spanish is required but obviously it will be helpful on a daily basis.Those who do have Spanish capability will be used to help translate for the rest. This cooperative approach has always worked very well.
Majors well suited for this program are therapeutic recreation, recreation, physical education, special education, early childhood development, Spanish majors or minors, social work, psychology/counseling, international studies, art, music or other relevant majors.
Program dates are May 16-June 1. The program fee will cover nearly all in-country expenses including lodging, airport pick up, meals, excursions and admissions and insurance. Not included are airfare, PSU tuition, passport (if needed), inoculations (if needed).
Any interested students should contact me to indicate an interest in the program, to get more information and receive an application packet. If you would please pass this information to interested students in your department or other departments I would greatly appreciate it. If you would like more information please contact me by e-mail Ferguson@pittstate.edu
Dan Ferguson
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Pittsburg State University is offering a great study abroad opportunity again this summer to Costa Rica to work with children with disabilities.This is the same program that was to be in Mexico but has been moved due to safety concerns in that country. Costa Rica is a safe country with just as many cultural and natural experiences as Mexico and a chance to experience life as it is in a developing country.
In addition to working with the children, and quite likely adults as well,providing activities and assisting teachers the students will visit markets, museums, climb in a volcano,hike in a rain forest and visit the beaches in a tropical country. This program is not just for therapeutic recreation students but is open to anyone who wants a meaningful academic experience that will challenge the mind and the heart.
No Spanish is required but obviously it will be helpful on a daily basis.Those who do have Spanish capability will be used to help translate for the rest. This cooperative approach has always worked very well.
Majors well suited for this program are therapeutic recreation, recreation, physical education, special education, early childhood development, Spanish majors or minors, social work, psychology/counseling, international studies, art, music or other relevant majors.
Program dates are May 16-June 1. The program fee will cover nearly all in-country expenses including lodging, airport pick up, meals, excursions and admissions and insurance. Not included are airfare, PSU tuition, passport (if needed), inoculations (if needed).
Any interested students should contact me to indicate an interest in the program, to get more information and receive an application packet. If you would please pass this information to interested students in your department or other departments I would greatly appreciate it. If you would like more information please contact me by e-mail Ferguson@pittstate.edu
Dan Ferguson
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
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