Academic Treks College - Primate Behavior and Conservation
Academic Treks (a divison of Broadreach)
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Biology • Environmental Studies • Zoology and Wildlife Sciences		Quick Look • Location: El Zota, Manuel Antonio, Isla colon - Costa Rica & Panama • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Academic Treks College, a division of Broadreach, offers unparalleled study abroad opportunities for college students. Backed by fifteen years of experience in running educational programs abroad, ATC combines the finest elements of experiential learning, traditional classroom learning, and service learning with international travel and cultural exchange to provide extraordinary expeditions and study abroad opportunities. Students earn 3 credits in Natural Science through an experiential course which combines community service, traditional classroom learning, and cultural activities for an intensive experience. El Zota Biological Field Station in the rainforests of Costa Rica provides the backdrop for the first half of the course, while the beautiful beachfront at the Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation in Isla Colon is our home for the second half of the course. Everywhere we go, students study a myriad of monkey species, animal rehabilitation, reforestation, and conservation. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  ATC courses are accredited through Lesley University. Students receive 3 Natural Science credits through participation in this course. Eligibility Minimum age: 18, GPA Range: 2.50 Housing/Accommodation • Hostel Students travel to different locations throughout the program, staying in multiple places, including hotels, dormitories, and camping. Program Costs $4600 - $6000 Costs Include:  Tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, airport pick-up & drop off, excursions, and student support throughout the entire program. Financial Aid Yes. We award financial aid through the Broadreach Foundation. Applications are due in April and the first round of scholarships are extended in early May. Typically we offer a couple of partial scholarships based on available funds in the Broadreach Foundation. Dates 2009: May 28 - June 20 Deadlines April 1st - Students are accepted on a rolling basis. Many programs fill early - Apply Now! Contact Broadreach and Academic Treks 806 McCulloch Street Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27603 USA Tel: 888-833-1906 Fax: 919-833-2129 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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