ULACIT Service Learning Program
- Costa Rica
About Program
ULACIT offers two type of service learning programs:
Rural Program:
ULACIT offers a new and unique five-week summer program in Sustainable Development. This summer program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in service learning and sustainability studies in rural Costa Rica.
Students can also opt for an additional course in Costa Rican Culture and Language
Urban Program:
This course is designed for students who are willing to serve at different public or non- profit, non-governmental organizations with the purpose to see first-hand the community´s need, expectations and limitations. This course has a social focus. Participants will respond to the community needs, identify both the strengths and weaknesses of the projects and relate them to the theoretical contents of the Social Community Development course.
Questions & Answers
Location
A pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica draws many tourists to its extensive series of national parks and other protected areas. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Head to the cloud forest, relax on the beautiful beaches, or visit a coffee farm.
