Location
  • Costa Rica
    • Monteverde
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Animal Science Biology Business Conservation and Preservation Earth Sciences Ecology Education Environmental Studies Field Studies Geography Geology Global Studies Hispanic Studies Indigenous Cultures International Business Language Studies Life Sciences Natural Sciences Wildlife Sciences +9
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
23550
Price Details
This program fee includes the following:

Pre-departure admissions, travel, and visa support

Shared student lodges within walking distance of campus

Three daily meals and snacks during programming - let us know if you have any dietary restrictions

Hosted excursions, cultural activities, and social events throughout your program

Transportation during programming, unless otherwise noted

Official Transcript with 15 credits

24/7 On-site support

Airport pick-up/drop-off in Costa Rica
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Classes Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare Visa
Mar 06, 2024
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About Program

Immerse yourself in a semester-long adventure of learning and impact in Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest!

This unique Field Semester blends coursework with hands-on conservation, offering you the chance to explore diverse ecosystems, scale majestic volcanoes, kayak across glistening lagoons, and soak up the vibrant Costa Rican culture.

Earn valuable credits in engaging courses like sustainability, conservation, Spanish, and Costa Rican studies. Delve into topics like tropical ecology, ecotourism development, and environmental economics, led by passionate professors and local experts.

Become a globally conscious citizen with critical thinking skills and research experience. Volunteer with local conservation projects, collaborate with indigenous communities, and actively protect the rainforest.

Return home not just with academic credits, but with a life-changing experience that shapes your future and worldview, leaving you forever connected to the magic of Costa Rica.

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Impact

Sustainability

Travel with purpose! Projects Abroad champions responsible adventures, connecting you with communities through low-impact volunteer work. Ditch tourist traps, build rainforests, empower children, safeguard wildlife, and much more. Make meaningful journeys that leave a lasting positive impact - explore sustainable travel and become a global changemaker today!

Visit our website to learn more about our pioneering approach to sustainability.

Ethical Impact

Join Projects Abroad, a force for good connecting volunteers with communities. Build green futures, fight inequality, and empower locals on impactful adventures.

Visit our website to learn more about our impact worldwide.

Program Highlights

  • Get 15 credits when you spend 15 weeks in Costa Rica
  • Traverse Costa Rica's diverse ecosystems
  • Contribute to real world sustainability projects
  • Immerse yourself in the ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle
  • Make lifelong friends with like-minded students

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