HACU International Symposium
Innovative Collaborations: Tackling Current International Education Issues Across the Americas
June 12, 2025 • Costa Rica Marriot Hotel Hacienda Belén • San José, Costa Rica
Executive Leadership Seminar | June 8 -11, 2025
Student Track
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Student International Symposium Program
June 8-11, 2025
A dedicated Student Track offers college students the opportunity to learn about study abroad and the benefits of an international education.
Registration
(includes access to the International Symposium)
| AMOUNT | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|
|
$440 |
Student Track Open only to undergraduate students |
Register |
Agenda
Sunday, JunE 8
SUNDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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All Day |
Travel Day for Attendees |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
Monday, June 9
MONDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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9:00 – 9:10 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
|
9:10 – 10:00 a.m. |
The Importance of Mentoring Experience for Underrepresented Students While Abroad |
|
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
The Intersection of Science, Policy, Public Service, and Global Trade: A Career in Foreign Service |
|
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Events Planned by Universidad de Iberoamérica (Includes Cultural Tour and Dinner) |
Tuesday, June 10
TUESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
AI in Higher Ed: Unlocking the Future of Learning and Career Readiness |
|
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
|
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Global Opportunities with Costa Rica: Innovation, Trade, and Career Pathways |
|
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Events Planned by Universidad Hispanoamericana (Includes Cultural Tour and Dinner) |
Wednesday, June 11
WEDNESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Bridging Cultures Through Education: The Impact of International Research and Study Abroad Presenter: |
|
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
Expand Your Horizons: Study, Intern, and Grow with GlobalEdu Costa Rica Presenter: |
|
Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch at the Hotel |
|
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. |
Transportation to Universidad Santa Paula Events Planned by Universidad Santa Paula (Includes Cultural Tour and Dinner) |
|
3:30 p.m. |
Welcome to USP authorities |
|
3:50 p.m. |
Remarks by Dr. Flores HACU |
|
4:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. |
General presentation about USP – Dr. Ericka Cyrus Vice Dean |
|
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
International Panel on “Global context of micro-credentials, the case of Costa Rica” (3 panelists). Dr. Jonathan Gonzalez. |
|
5:20 p.m. |
The group divides for a brief tour of the University |
|
5:40 p.m. |
Dinner begins |
|
6:00 p.m. |
Typical presentation |
|
6:30 p.m. |
Farewell |
|
6:45 p.m. |
Transfer to hotel |
Thursday, June 12
THURSDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
9:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. |
HACU International Symposium |
|
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Dinner and La Academia de Liderazgo Graduation Ceremony |
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Contact Information
If you have any questions related to HACU’s Student Leadership Track, please feel free to contact us.
Student services Department
For Department questions, please contact:
- (210) 692-3805
- [email protected]