First Year Experience in Costa Rica
"The Geography of Bliss"
Costa Rica is consistently ranked one of the happiest places in the world. In this
FYE study abroad class we'll explore first-hand what makes this Central American country
so unique!
The First Year Experience course - STEP 1102 - is designed to provide skills that
will equip you to interact with the UW campus resources, staff, and faculty; to learn
about tools for academic support and wellness; explore academic and co-curricular
opportunities; to incorporate personal talents and passions into major and career
selection; and to encourage personal reflection of the many new experiences encountered
as a first-year student. This class is intended to increase success and engagement
at UW as well as improve critical thinking, purposeful reading, and democratic discussion
with peers and faculty.
The skills that will help you make the most of your time at UW are precisely the skills
one develops while navigating any unknown environment—including a foreign country! That’s why we’ve chosen this course
as an ideal opportunity to study abroad. The time and investment you devote to this
class and our Costa Rican adventure will serve your academic, professional, and personal
future.
Previous courses have taken place January 5-14, 2023, May 11-23, 2024, and May 9-21,
2025.
Are you a first-generation college student? Have you not yet traveled out of the U.S.?
We welcome your application. Check back for link or contact us via email.
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