International Environmental Issues & Globalization

Location

Costa Rica
- San Ramón
- La Fortuna

Term

Summer

Subject Areas

Biology Conservation and Preservation Cultural Studies Ecology Environmental Studies Field Studies Geography Global Studies Latin American Studies Natural Sciences Service Learning Sustainable Development +2

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Program Details

Program Type

Faculty LedProvider

Degree Level

Associates Bachelors Masters

Housing

Apartment Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

2500

Price Details

The regular comprehensive fee is approximately $2,500 (exact fee TBD), payable to Cal Poly Humboldt. The fee includes most expenses associated with the course, including academic credit, health insurance, in-country transportation and lodging, entrance fees, some meals (1+ meals per day), and logistical & emergency support. NOT INCLUDED is international airfare, course materials, some meals, or any personal expenses.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Some Meals

Last Updated: Nov 06, 2024

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About Program

An interdisciplinary synthesis of environmental issues within the broader context of globalization. Emphasis on local sustainability efforts in Costa Rica/Central America, and associated global-local connections. Specific topics include Sustainable community development, free trade, agriculture & land use, renewable energy, and environmental conservation/restoration of tropical ecosystems.

The course includes lectures, discussions, group activities, volunteer service-learning work, and associated field trips to sustainable businesses, organic farms, watershed conservation sites, renewable energy projects, private reserves, national parks, and/or community ecotourism projects. No prerequisite is required, but successful completion of an introductory Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Global Systems, or related course is highly recommended.

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Visiting a local demonstration forest where we often see howler monkeys

One of our lodging facilities: An Ecolodge

Visiting a private reserve with an amazing waterfall

Learning about tropical insects at the biology lab of a local university

Visiting the tropical rain forest canopy

Learning about Costa Rican history in San Ramon

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About Earth Education International

Earth Education International (EEI) is an experiential learning organization in Costa Rica providing interdisciplinary course and program offerings related to sustainability, environmental studies and social responsibility. We work in partnership with educational institutions globally, and support and promote sustainable initiatives locally.