Imagine exploring the Costa Rican cloud forests or wandering through the bustling markets of San José, or maybe even working on an agricultural cooperative. This might not sound like the typical first year of college, but then again, Global College is not your typical college.

As a Global College student, you begin your studies at the Costa Rica Center, situated in the northeast part of Heredia City on the outskirts of Costa Rica’s capital city of San José. The Center provides the ideal setting for your freshman year.

You are introduced to the fundamental aspects of Global College - experiential and individualized learning rooted in cross-cultural understanding and global studies. Studying in Costa Rica affords you the opportunity to look at some of the most pressing regional and global issues while getting involved on a local level.

Right away students learn that your Global College education will take you in and out of the classroom. The coursework is designed to broaden your understanding of the culture and also help you process your experiences. Students immerse themselves in the theory and practice of experiential education; participating in seminars on topics of Latin American and global interest, completing an internship, field project, or service learning project within the community.

The combination of Global College's instruction and independent learning prepares students not only for their future Global College endeavors but it also prepares them for becoming active global citizens with a greater sense of the world.

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