Study Abroad
The purpose of the Study Abroad program is to encourage the development of intercultural and international understanding. The course offerings promote travel study classes throughout the world that will encourage students to experience living abroad, helping them appreciate global issues through the lens of another culture or language and to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them, their country, and themselves.
Spanish in Costa Rica: June 25 - July 18, 2026
Join Napa Valley College Spanish Professor Nicole Carrier nicole.carrier@napavalley.edu for NVC's annual Spanish Immersion Program in Costa Rica this summer.
Spend three unforgettable weeks living with a welcoming host family in the charming
hillside town of Coronado, San José
Each morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., you’ll take part in engaging Spanish language
classes, giving you plenty of free time in the afternoons to explore and experience
local life.
Your host family will prepare three meals a day (if you wish), offering an authentic
taste of Costa Rican culture and cuisine.
The program also features a variety of cultural excursions and activities, including
a trip to Arenal Volcano, a cooking class, a dance lesson, a cloud forest visit, a
cacao farm tour, a waterfall adventure, and more!
Come immerse yourself in the language, culture, and natural beauty of Costa Rica—a summer you’ll never forget. 🌴🦜🌋
REGISTER for INFO SESSIONheld 2/5 at 6 pm
Important Links
- Financial Aid Information
- Scholarship Information
- www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships
- www.studyabroadfunding.org
- www.studentscholarships.org
- www.internationalscholarships.com
- www.gilmanscholarship.org
- www.plumfund.com/travel-fund/
Contact us
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Claudette Shatto
Study Abroad
Program Coordinator & Professor -
(707) 339-8810
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Nicole Carrier
Modern Languages Program Coordinator & Professor -
(707) 256-7737
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Christopher Farmer
Dean, International Education -
(707) 256-7787
- M'Kormik Hamilton
Administrative Assistant - 707-256-7502
- MHamilton@napavalley.edu