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Intersession Study Abroad Opportunities in Costa Rica
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Modern Language Studies Abroad
Universidad de Costa Rica

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Students and teachers from over 2,000 universities in the U.S.A have participated in the program. The program is designed for undergraduate,graduate students and teachers interested in taking courses toward BA, MA, or Ph.D degrees. Credits are transferable to most universities in the U.S.A.


University of Maryland
Costa Rica: Sustainable Tropical Ecosystems

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Visits to small and large agricultural production facilities will be interfaced with visits to Costa Rica's natural ecosystems, including the Arenal volcano and Monteverde tropical rainforests. The latter includes an option to view the rainforest from literally a birds eye view via a suspended zip line. Site visits will often be physically demanding.

Fundacion Neotropica
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Practical and theoretical learning experience develop in one of the richest wildlife areas of Costa Rica.

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, International Programs Office
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Study of Costa Rican model for managaing natural resources and investagation of ecological issues including sustainable development and ecotourism strategies and challenges.

George Mason University
Ecosystems, Conservation, & Community in Costa Rica

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The program is faculty-led and jam-packed with magnificent travel opportunities through a variety of ecological zones. Hike through cloud forests, rainforests, and dry tropical forests. Take a dip in some hot springs. See first-hand the conservation attempts by local groups and participate in community-based projects in San Ramon, where you will assist in their ongoing reforestation efforts. Get hands-on experience in the struggle to save the endangered leatherback turtle at Las Baulas National Park.

Georgia Southern University
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State University of New York (SUNY)
Study Abroad with the SUNY System

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The State University of New York (SUNY) currently offers more than 400 overseas study programs in more than 50 countries: in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Programs range from 2-3 week intensive courses to a semester or academic year abroad. Courses are available in more than 100 subjects, ranging alphabetically from aboriginal studies and aerospace engineering to western philosophy and women's studies. While many programs focus on language learning and are conducted in the language of the host country, many others are conducted wholly or partly in English.

Costa Rica Eco-tour
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During the week-long eco-tour, participants will begin in San Ramon and Palmares with activities in the Madre Verde Watershed Conservation Reserve. Then on to Fortuna to learn about sustainable community development and local community ecotourism projects. A hike through Arenal National Park will bring the opportunity to see Costa Rica’s most active volcano, and after, on to explore a private Rainforest reserve in Puentes Colgantes. A visit to Turu Ba Ri Tropical Park and an optional outing to pristine Isla Tortuga will conclude this exciting eco-tour. No course credit is offered.

University of Delaware Overseas Programs
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Study Spanish in Costa Rica, a beautiful country full of natural wonders that spends more on education than on defense and boasts the longest tradition of orderly, democratic government in Central America.

Ohio Dominican University
Service Learning in Costa Rica

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Course Description: TSL/EDU 585 Service Learning Abroad
A 1 credit service learning experience abroad open to all TESOL and any interested teacher education candidates. This experience abroad will be offered as an option for students to complete the required service learning field hours. In addition to TESOL students, undergraduate education division students will also take a course in cultural diversity where they will be expected to complete service learning field hours.


Towson University
Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics, Costa Rica

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Study in Central America in January 2010 with TU Professor Sarah Haines. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to use nationally recognized environmental education materials from Project Learning Tree (a division of the American Forest Foundation) in a tropical setting. Students will use Project Learning Tree materials to apply ecological concepts to environmental education and the use and management of natural resources in Costa Rica. Students will work side-by-side with local community members to complete environmental action projects. Through hands on experience, participants will develop an awareness and appreciation for the local culture and environment.