Costa Rica
Exploring Sustainability in San Jose, La Fortuna, and Jaco, Costa Rica
This program is closed as of December 13. Consider a Summer Exchange Program instead!
Costa Rica's initiatives encompass social responsibility, sustainable development, biodiversity with an emphasis on tropical ecosystems, indigenous communities, and the mitigation of global warming effects, along with the relationship between people and nature. This spring study abroad will offer a unique learning opportunity to explore the world from a fresh perspective, featuring activities ranging from chocolate and coffee tours to rainforest medicines, from volcanoes to beaches, and from exotic birds to gulch-spanning zip lines, as well as encounters with crocodiles and frog ponds. Students will engage in service-research projects alongside local ecotourism directors, farmers, and scientists working in cooperatives and research institutes that benefit both entrepreneurs and the local community.
The objective of the course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of sustainability and its three interconnected pillars: environmental, social, and economic. Students will learn to identify and analyze key environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss, evaluate sustainable practices across various sectors, and develop critical thinking skills to create holistic solutions.
Program Overview
| Travel Dates | March 15-23, 2025 (spring break) Note: Travel dates subject to minor changes. |
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Preparatory class meetings take place throughout the Spring 2025 semester. Meeting days/times will be finalized by November and visible when you register for the 海角社区course through myWings. |
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Courses & Prerequisites |
Students will register for this course for the spring semester:
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Participants |
Up to 20 海角社区undergraduate students who meet the above prerequisite(s). |
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Cost |
Students pay for three credit hours of 海角社区Spring 2025 tuition and fees for this study abroad course plus a program fee to cover most travel expenses. For details on the program fee, contact the faculty leader(s) below. |
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Planned Visits |
Visits planned as part of this study abroad program include the following:
The above visits are tentative until finalized closer to travel dates. |
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Logistics |
Students will be in shared accommodations. Accommodations, breakfast, in-country transportation, activities and entrance fees are included in the program fee. Students book their own flights with the guidance of the faculty leaders. |
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Application Process |
This program is closed as of December 13. Consider a Summer Exchange Program instead! |
Faculty Leaders
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Department of Economics & Geography Coggin College of Business |
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Department of Management Coggin College of Business |