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CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa Rica
Attending CIEE Monteverde is a unique and life-changing experience where you will develop new knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish language skills to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When classes are in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanis...
Attending CIEE Monteverde is a unique and life-changing experience where you will develop new knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish language skills to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When classes are in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanish language course. Outside the classroom, you'll participate in activities on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and other experiences that provide intercultural understanding.
Program Highlights
Explore alternative energies and learn about how they impact communities and biodiversity.
Get to know an island fishing village that is a model for sustainable fishing practices.
Intern with a local leader and apply the principles of conservation and sustainability to real-life situations.
Be mentored by a resident expert and help solve a local sustainability challenge.
Meet local people and business owners to get a firsthand look at a range of environmental protection projects.
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Quick Details
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Fall
- Spring
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation See more
- All Nationalities
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Happy to recommend
May 08, 2025by: Sasha N.Program: CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa RicaI would be more than happy to recommend this particular study abroad program in Costa Rica to a friend. The staff in this location were very very supportive and kind and the care to make the program interesting and engaging was perceivable.
I keep coming back
April 22, 2025by: Kai H.Program: CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa RicaI have done 2 CIEE programs (one was Barcelona summer 2023 and now in Monteverde, Costa Rica) and both have been amazing: the staff are great, the organized trips are so amazing, the academics are good, etc
Valuable Life Experience
March 10, 2025by: Gillian E.Program: CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa RicaThis was one of the most valuable experiences in terms of classes and life experiences as well. It was really well run and I felt like most things went smoothly which made the experience that much better.
Program Details
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Locations
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Attending CIEE Monteverde is a unique and life-changing experience where you will develop new knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish language skills to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When classes are in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanish language course. Outside the classroom, you'll participate in activities on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and other experiences that provide intercultural understanding.
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Attending CIEE Monteverde is a unique and life-changing experience where you will develop new knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish language skills to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When classes are in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanish language course. Outside the classroom, you'll participate in activities on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and other experiences that provide intercultural understanding.
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