Study Abroad Programs in Environmental and Community Sustainability
Center for Ecological Living and Learning
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Parent and Child • Adults Subject Areas • Agricultural Sciences • Architecture • Biology • Ecology • Economics • Engineering - Electrical • Engineering - Mechanical • Environmental Science • Environmental Studies • Family and Home Studies • Humanities • International Relations • Peace Studies • Social Sciences • Sociology • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Various Locations - Nicaragua • Language of Instruction: English and Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview CELL offers life-changing service-learning study abroad programs in environmental and community sustainability. Students receive 15 semester hours of college credit and live with local families in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world. Through experiential service learning, you will immerse yourself in another culture while receiving 15 college credits. You will travel from the mountains to the sea and explore the ecology and environmental issues confronting the people who live in these beautiful and biodiverse regions. Our programs take place in Costa Rica and Nicaragua - in some of the world's most beautiful and unusual tropical habitats. You will live with a rural village family, learn about their rich culture, and experience first-hand the friendly hospitality of the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan people. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students receive 15 college credits during our 14 week study abroad programs. Eligibility A high school diploma is required for participation in our programs. But the main requirement is a sincere interest in being of service to others. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel For the most part, you will live with a host rural village family, learn about their rich culture, and experience first-hand the friendly hospitality of the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan people. Program Costs Program costs vary from program to program, but are approximately $10,500 per semester program. For more details, please visit our web site. Costs Include:  All costs, except travel to the host country, are covered, including: food, lodging, travel within host country, course materials, tuition, etc. For more information, please visit our web site. Financial Aid Yes. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Dates Fall and Spring semesters: September through December and January through May. Deadlines Rolling admissions acceptance. Contact Center for Ecological Living and Learning 60 Blueberry Hill Road Hope, Maine 04847 USA Tel: 207-230-4025 Fax: 207-763-2752 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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