Description

Our 6th Franklin Residential College seminar on the culture and ecology of Costa Rica counts for 3 credits from the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI). The seminar meets weekly beginning in January to prepare for the Spring Break trip to Costa Rica on March 12th. They will then have 3 sessions after their trip. While at the UGA Costa Rica campus in San Luis de Monteverde, the students partake in various activities, working with the resident naturalists and other staff, including: nature hikes (including night hikes); exploring the UGA ethno-botanical garden and plant and insect identification workshops; and Spanish language practice. The group also visits Monteverde, including visits to various attractions: ziplines, women's arts and crafts cooperative, and a cheese and ice cream factory. On one evening, the students will stay overnight with a local family. The last two days of the trip are spent at the beach in Playa Samara, including surf lessons. The group returns to Atlanta on Sunday, March 18th. Students are required to keep a journal related to their participation in the program, and must give a presentation upon their return.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Latin American Studies

Cost in US$:

1400 for FRC students / 1550 for non-FRC students

Program Fees Include:

The program costs approximately 1400 for FRC students / USD 1550 for non-FRC students. The costs include lodging, meals, local transportation, fees for scheduled activities, in-country transfers between cities, study abroad insurance, airfare from Atlanta to Liberia, and departure tax. Additionally (not included), students need to pay tuition, internet/phone calls, and other personal expenses.

Tuition is paid separately to the UGA Bursar's Office.

***Note: Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition.
The Hope scholarship applies to study abroad tuition.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

please contact UGA Costa Rica for more information on scholarships and financial aid.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

30-60 days

University of Georgia - Costa Rica's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide excellence in academic programs and research opportunities while serving as the best equipped social, cultural, environmental and international facility of the University of Georgia. Our Vision is to work under the principles of environmental, cultural, social and economic stability, as well as to serve as an example of sustainability to the academic and non-academic communities of Costa Rica, Latin America and the World.

Year Founded

1785