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Spring
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Undergraduate
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Graduate
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Adults
Subject Areas
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Biology
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Development
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Ecology
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Environmental
Science
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Environmental
Studies
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Interdisciplinary
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Latin
American Studies
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Quechua
Language
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Social
Sciences
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Sociology
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Spanish
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Technology
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Women's
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Quick Look
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Location:
San Ramón (and field sites elsewhere) - Costa Rica
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Host Institution: Humboldt State University (USA), University of San Jose (Costa Rica)
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 This program provides an in-depth, hands-on learning experience in Costa Rica, as well as an excursion to Nicaragua. Because the curriculum is extremely interdisciplinary in nature (and no Spanish is required), the program is suitable for all majors. In addition to classroom time in San Ramon, extensive time will be spent elsewhere in the region including:
- Two to three day-long field trips and four multiple-day field trips to appropriate sites in Costa Rica (e.g., sustainable businesses, organic farms, watershed conservation sites, renewable energy projects, private reserves, national parks, volcanoes, community ecotourism projects).
- An extended field excursion (typically four days) in Southwestern Nicaragua (e.g., Rivas, Managua, Masaya, Granada); including extensive field study, cultural events, and volunteer work.
- Approximately twenty-eight (28) hours of volunteer service-learning work over four of five days at selected sites in the vicinity of San Ramón. Possible sites include, but are not limited to, the following: Organic agriculture, sustainable businesses, environmental education, social work, environmental conservation, ecotourism, and housing construction for low-income families.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Fifteen credits are provided through Humboldt State University (USA), or the University of San Jose (Costa Rica).
Eligibility
REQUIRED: A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5, successful completion of 15 semester credits at an accredited college or university (or prior approval), and personal qualities that will facilitate a safe and positive experience for all participants.
RECOMMENDED (not required): Prior Spanish language study and/or other appropriate experience, and successful completion of an introductory environmental studies course.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Participants will live with host families when in San Ramón. When traveling elsewhere in the region, lodging is provided by field stations, hotels, community projects, or other appropriate facilities.
Program Costs
Participants pay a comprehensive fee for the semester in the amount of $7,800. The fee includes almost all in-country expenses associated with the program. Personal expenses for such things as souvenirs, required personal items, some food during program travel, and any non-program travel are not included.
Costs
Include: - Homestay costs while in San Ramón (lodging & three meals per day)
- Fifteen (15) credits of academic credit
- In-country travel and lodging associated with field study
- Some food during field study (at least one meal per day)
- Travel medical insurance (by reimbursement, with a deductible)
- Use of the facilities of the University of San José in San Ramón
- Field site entrance fees (with a few minor exceptions)
- Various other group activities
Dates
February through April of each year: Intensive twelve week 15 credit program
Deadlines
Third week of October (90 days prior to start date, or until program is full)
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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