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Summer
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Graduate
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Adults
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Development
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Ecology
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Environmental
Studies
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Interdisciplinary
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Latin
American Studies
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Quechua
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Social
Sciences
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Spanish
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Quick Look
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Location:
San Ramon and elsewhere - Costa Rica
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 Earth Education International (EEI) is an interdisciplinary, multicultural experiential learning organization headquartered in Costa Rica. EEI works in collaboration with a worldwide network of non-governmental organizations, environmentally conscious communities and businesses, universities, secondary schools, and other centers of learning dedicated to sustainable global stewardship through hands-on learning. Our summer course is: 'Sustainable Global Stewardship in Costa Rica'
Description: Analysis of environmental problems, conservation, and sustainable development in Costa Rica. Evaluation of local community, governmental, and non-governmental (NGO) efforts to maintain or improve environmental quality (3 semester credits). This course will include field study, guest presentations, and group discussions. Three academic credits are available in the form of a transcript of 'recommended credit' issued by the University of San José in Costa Rica upon successful completion. NOTE: We can also assist in arranging Spanish study prior to, or during, the course. Please contact us if you are interested.
Location: The principal location of the course will be San Ramón, Costa Rica, where participants will live with Costa Rican families. Significant time will also be spent doing field study elsewhere. This will include four day-long field trips in the vicinity of the Central Valley to appropriate sites (e.g., sustainable businesses, organic farms, watershed conservation sites, renewable energy projects, and/or private reserves), as well as two three-day excursions elsewhere in Costa Rica (e.g., Arenal National Park/volcano and the Central Pacific coast).
Course fee: $1,500 The fee includes homestay costs (lodging & three meals per day), in-country travel and lodging, field site entrance fees, course materials, use of the facilities of the University of San José in San Ramón, and various group activities.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Three academic credits are available in the form of a transcript of 'recommended credit' issued by the University of San José in Costa Rica upon successful completion. Please note, however, that although we will assist in the process to the best of our ability, each participant is responsible for making arrangements for transfer of that credit to their university.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as adults.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
The comprehensive fee for the course is $2,000.
Costs
Include: The fee includes homestay costs (lodging & three meals per day), in-country travel and lodging, field site entrance fees, course materials, use of the facilities of the University of San José in San Ramón, and various group activities.
Dates
Mid-July to Mid August
Deadlines
Application Deadline: May 1 (may be extended on a space-available basis)
Contact
Earth Education International
100S, 40E Iglesia El Tremedal
Costado Norte, Apartamento Atras
San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Centroamérica
Tel:
Costa Rica: 011+506-8812-7766 U.S. Voice Mail:1(614)423-2332
Fax:
Costa Rica: 011+506-2447-1084 U.S.:1(325)788-7398
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