ICADS - Institute for Central American Developments Studies

PROGRAMS

Summer Internship Program
(Costa Rica)

Study Abroad Application

1. Please type your answers, obtain required signatures, have your parents or guardian sign the Parent's Waiver (if you are under 21), and return these materials to ICADS as soon as possible. This is NOT a competitive program. Your answers will not determine your admission into this program. We would like to have the most detailed information possible in order to find the best placement for you. You may submit the application via Internet as well as sending us the hard copy.

2. Obtain two letters of recommendation. These could be from an academic administrator or other college faculty member who knows you well, from an organization (i.e.: environmental, women's group, church, etc) with which you are affiliated, or someone with whom you have worked.

3. Please send send hard copy directly to: I.O. Program, Dept. 826, P.O. Box 025216, Miami, FL, 33102-5216, Tel. in Costa Rica: 011 - (506) 225-0508, Fax: 011 - (506) 234-1337.

This is not an inquiry form. It is a formal application. If you would like to receive information about the programs that you do not find on our website, please Contact Us.

Registration Form

The fields marked with (*) were compulsory

Name: Mr./Ms

Date of birth:

E-Mail:

Passport number:

Social security number:

University, affiliation, or employer:

Highest degree and date of graduation:

Current address:

Telephone:

Name of parent or guardian
(if under 21):

Address (include ZIP):

Parents home telephone (if under 21) (include area code):

Parent's E-mail:

Mother's profession:

Father's profession:

Addresses, telephone numbers and specific dates for any times (e.g., vacations) that you will be off-campus until the begins:

Contact person to be notified in emergency:

Contact person's E-mail:

Contact person's Fax:

Contact address (if different from home address) and phone:

I have asked the following persons to write in support of my application:

Name:

Title:

Name:

Title:

Required Signatures (ON HARD COPY ONLY)

Applicant:

Date:

How much formal study of Spanish have you had and where?

Please indicate your ranking 1-5 in the following boxes:
Ability to: 1 (almost nothing) - 5 (bilingual)

Understand
Speak
Read
Write

Have you ever traveled or lived in a Spanish speaking country?
If so, where and for how long?

List three potential areas of interest for your internship.

List any experience and/or preparation for your internship.

Define two or three learning goals you hope to attain from this internship.

Have you ever participated in a field work program or independent research project? (If so, please specify.)

List any honors or scholastic awards.

Do you have any health problems about which the Program Director in Costa Rica should be informed or which could affect your work in Costa Rica (e.g., food restrictions, allergies, special medications, physical or emotional disabilities)?

Have you applied or registered for the ICADS Spanish Program? YES NO
If yes, which month(s)

ICADS PROGRAMS

1. Spanish Immersion Language Program
2. Field Course in Resource Management
3. Semester Internship and Research Program
4. Summer Internship Program

CONTACT US

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ICADS at any time. Please feel free to use any of the following methods: mailing address, telephone or just click here.

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More of what people say about us...

"I understand that I didn’t come to Costa Rica to get the medical experience or to learn the perfect Spanish. I came here to get life experiences that have helped me grow and challenge myself in the most remarkable way. Oh yo entiendo ahora!"
Melissa Martyn, Summer Internship Program 2005

"The ICADS program was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done. Coming to ICADS was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I learned an unbelievable amount about Latin American culture, the Spanish language, my internship and myself especially!! The knowledge I gained and the experiences I had here are absolutely priceless to me."
Jessica Wells, Internship Program 2005

“I think ICADS gives students so much room to develop independently while providing them profound opportunities. ICADS has been life changing for virtually everyone here.”
Emily Affolter, Internship Program 2005

“It is so much more well-run, socially conscious, and great in every aspect than I have heard about other programs.”
Mary Rowe, Internship Program 2005

“ICADS is a great program the staff really care about their students and want to make sure we have a rewarding experience”. Kimberly Silvi, Summer 2006
“Important to my internship experience wqs that in looking for connections among veried organizations, running and exploring on my own and seeking contacts in communities, I develop my intern strenght. I am grateful for this time to deeply think about my values and dreams and the ways I can best impact my futures communities”.
Collen Jeske, Summer 2006.

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