Description

The uniqueness of the San Ramon program allows you to develop or enhance your academic knowledge in tropical ecology, tropical marine biology, conservation biology, environmental policy and other life science topics within Costa Rica. You will be able to augment your regular coursework by enrolling in several related field study courses such as Tropical Conservation Biology, Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity Field Study, Tropical Marine Biology Field Study and Biodiversity Field Study. With approval from your university honors program, you also will be able to receive honors credit for certain courses. This program is complemented by courses in Spanish language (you may take up to one year of Spanish per semester) and cultural or area studies.

Highlights

San Ramon is situated about halfway between San Jose and Puntarenas, in the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica. The city has a population of roughly 14,000 and is easily accessible by road from many other cities. Set against a dramatic backdrop of mountains, San Ramon is truly the heart of Costa Rica, where you will encounter friendly people, a relaxed lifestyle and a low crime rate.

San Ramon is an ideal location for students interested in ecology and biology. Manuel Brenes, one the richest forest reserves in Costa Rica, is located just outside the city. It offers a number of hiking trails and canopy tours where one can take in the cloud forest and spot rare quetzals, hummingbirds, monkeys, coatis, deer and sloths.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester/year: USD 4,980-9,460; Summer: USD 2,980-5,860

Program Fees Include:

Tuition and fees; housing placement (homestay cost included for summer but not semester/year); personalized pre-departure advising; immigration visa assistance; parental support and advising; financial aid and scholarship advising and assistance; transcript assistance; student health insurance; airport pick-up; USAC mandatory orientation in San Ramon; host university student ID card; 24-hour local staff support; program-organized field trips, free onsite medical assistance, local travel resources, tips and suggestions, volunteer opportunities.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Please see USAC website for details

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982