Costa Rica Travel-Study Program

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Heredia

Term: Summer 
Dates: Summer 2010

Description: This a 5-week program offered through UC Irvine Summer Session Travel-Study in partnership with The Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica.

Where better to take courses in environmental preservation and biodiversity than Costa Rica? Costa Rica has developed an extraordinary conservation system of national parks, wildlife refuges, protected forests and biological reserves. You'll discover lush rain and cloud forests, oceanic coastlines and active volcanoes during your unique tour of Central America's eco-tourism paradise.

Highlights: While living in a typical Costa Rican town, you will have the opportunity to explore historical sites, lush rainforests, active volcanoes, and sandy beaches. Here are just a few of the included field trips:

* 3-day trip to Arenal Volcano Region
* 3-day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
* 3-day trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD4,500-USD5,000

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

University of California, Irvine's Mission Statement: Summer Session at UC Irvine provides administration of university-level undergraduate courses during two 5-week sessions and one 10-week session beginning in late June. Through open enrollment, we serve current UC Irvine students, visiting UC and other U.S. college students, international students, professionals and community members, and high school students who have completed their junior year. Summer Session makes it possible for students to make progress toward their degrees all year round, often making the difference for students who want to graduate on time. We offer an extensive selection of courses and students can choose from breadth requirements, coursework required for their major, or take courses to complete a minor. We act as an integral part of the Continuing Education branch of the university, supporting new program development and initiatives that serve the broad levels of the University.

Year Founded: 1965