Study Abroad in Costa Rica

May 2012

May 14 - May 25

Costa Rica: Ecotourism, service learning, and outdoor recreation

FAST FACTS

Faculty: Dr. Ron Ramsing, and Luke Bartlett

Credits: Recreation: REC 482

Locations: San Jose, La Fortuna, Mr. Arenal, Arenal Lake, Tenorio, Santa Elena, Quepos.

Scholarships: WorldTopper Scholarship, SGA Scholarship, and possible other scholarships.

Deadlines:

• January 30, 2012 – Course sign-up starts at 10:00am in the Preston Center (main office, 2nd floor).  A $250 nonrefundable deposit will be billed to your student account immediately upon sign-up.  You may also pay for the entire course at this time.
• Remaining payment schedule – February 29, 2012 second payment of $750 due; March 30, 2012 final payment of $1100 due.  All fee's will be billed to your student account.
• Pre-trip meetings will start in March.  Date, time and location TBA.
• If you do not have a passport, you should start the application process immediately.  http://travel.state.gov/passport/
• WorldTopper scholarship applications are due March 1, 2012.
• Trip will run from May 14-25, 2012.  Trip will run $2100.  Course fee (tuition) for the 3 credit hour offering is only $150 – billed to you in May.

Information Session: January 25, 2012, 4:00pm - DUC 308

Orientation Dates: March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 4.

Cost: $2250

Contact: Dr. Ron Ramsing

                 Luke Bartlett

Program Description:

This 12-day service adventure features opportunities to traverse rainforests, work with local community organizations, and participate in conservation and environmental studies while discovering the magnificent natural beauty of Costa Rica. Student will be afforded the opportunity to explore the natural environmental and community health of Costa Rica through various immersion opportunities rooted in service learning. Special emphasis will be placed on developing a service and outdoor ethic within an environmental world view. In addition, student will learn and practice a variety of outdoor skills (rafting, hiking); interpersonal communication development opportunities; problem solving opportunities; all the while developing a cross-cultural awareness with pre planned service projects.