Global Seminar in Costa Rica

STEP 3000

 "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 Leadership course - STEP 3000 - is designed to provide skills that will equip you to be a student leader.This study abroad offers two credits of upper-division coursework (one credit in Spring 2027 and one credit in Summer 2027).

Travel Dates: May 19-28, 2027

Are you a first-generation college student? Have you not yet traveled out of the U.S.? We welcome your application. 

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Costa Rica Beach with UW imprinted by UW students in the Costa Rica FYE course
group of students prepare for a tour in Costa Rica with hard hats
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students on a boat in Costa Rica
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Students pose in front of a large tree in Costa Rica on the FYE Abroad at UW
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