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International Environmental Issues & Globalization
International Environmental Issues & Globalization
Earth Education International
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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
Health & Safety
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Program Details

Program Type
Faculty LedProvider
Degree Level
Associates Bachelors Masters
Housing
Apartment Dormitory
Language
English

Pricing

$2,500
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
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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
Various field activities
Visiting the tropical rain forest canopy
Learning about Costa Rican history in San Ramon
Volunteer work
Reforestation

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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.

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