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 | |
|---|---|---|
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$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 – 8:00 p.m. |
Welcome Dinner |
Monday, June 9
MONDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. |
The Importance of Study Abroad and International Exchange Opportunities Presenters: Yudi Lewis, Ph.D. Rudy M. Ortiz, Ph.D. |
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9:20 – 9:30 a.m. |
Guiding Remarks from HACU Leadership Presenter: Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D. |
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9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
The Importance of Mentoring Experience for Underrepresented Students While Abroad Presenter: Ana Solis |
|
10:30 – 10:45 p.m. |
Coffee Break |
|
10:45 – 11:45 p.m. |
Shaping your STEM Future: Tools, Goals and Growth Presenter: Yoel Rodriguez, Ph.D. |
|
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Departure from Marriott Costa Rica Hacienda Belén Hotel to the Universidad de Iberoamérica (UNIBE) Faculties Building |
|
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. |
Welcome to UNIBE |
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3:15 – 3:45 p.m. |
UNIBErsal Gateway to Global Excellence |
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3:45 – 5:00 p.m. |
Immersive Experiences with UNIBE Student Ambassadors |
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5:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
Costa Rica Welcomes You: Pura Vida Celebration |
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5:30 – 6:00 p.m. |
Departure from UNIBE to the farewell venue |
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6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
Farewell Dinner |
|
7:30 – 8:15 p.m. |
Departure to Marriott Costa Rica Hacienda Belén Hotel |
Tuesday, June 10
TUESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
AI in Higher Ed: Unlocking the Future of Learning and Career Readiness Presenters: Guillermo Díaz |
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
|
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
Global Opportunities with Costa Rica: Innovation, Trade, and Career Pathways Presenter: Mario Sáenz Alfaro |
|
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1:30 – 2:20 p.m. |
Departure from Marriott Costa Rica Hacienda Belén Hotel to Universidad Hispanoamericana, UH Health Sciences Building. Enjoy a guided bus tour of downtown San José. |
|
2:15 – 2:20 p.m. |
Arrival at UH Health Sciences Building |
|
2:30 – 3:20 p.m. |
UH Bilingual Student Ambassadors will accompany visiting students and will share in an intercultural exchange session |
|
3:20 – 4:20 p.m. |
UH Academic Experience: Live simulation scenarios in internationally accredited simulation hospital. Unique experience in anatomy and basic sciences labs. |
|
4:20 – 4:25 p.m. |
Meet at entrance and depart to UH Sports Campus |
|
5:00 – 5:10 p.m. |
Arrival at the UH Sports Campus |
|
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. |
Experience Costa Rican culture and gastronomy Sustainability in Higher Education in Costa Rica Presenter: Giovani Jiménez Dinner with UH administrators |
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7:00 – 7:15 p.m. |
Departure to Marriott Costa Rica Hacienda Belén Hotel |
Wednesday, June 11
WEDNESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Bridging Cultures Through Education: The Impact of International Research and Study Abroad Presenter: Britt Ríos-Ellis |
|
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
|
10:15 – 11:45 p.m. |
Expand Your Horizons: Study, Intern, and Grow with Presenter: Luis Felipe Dobles Junqueira |
|
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Break |
|
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
Departure from Marriott Costa Rica Hacienda Belén Hotel to Universidad Santa Paula |
|
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks Rocío Valverde Gallegos, Ph.D. |
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4:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Presentation about USP Erika Cyrus, Ph.D. |
|
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. |
Guided tour of the university |
|
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
Culture and Diversity: To Learn from New Perspectives |
|
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner and Cultural Presentation |
|
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. |
Departure to Marriott Costa Rica Hacienda Belén Hotel |
Thursday, June 12
THURSDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
|
ALL DAY |
HACU International Symposium |
|
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
Dinner and La Academia de Liderazgo Graduation Ceremony |
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Contact Information
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Student services Department
For Department questions, please contact:
- (210) 692-3805
- [email protected]