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International Environmental Issues & Globalization

by Earth Education International

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$2,000-$5,000Program Costs
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2003Year established

Program Overview

Join this 12-day Field Course, which includes online pre-departure coursework the week before. It is open to students from all campuses.

The course tackles an interdisciplinary synthesis of environmental issues within the broader context of globalization, emphasizing local sustainability efforts in Costa Rica and Central America as well as associated global-local connections. Specific topics incl...

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Program Highlights

Join a study abroad program in San Ramón, which includes visits to the nearby Tilaran mountain range, the northern plains surrounding the Arenal Volcano, and the Central Pacific coast.
Participate in academic coursework, including lectures from local experts, group discussions, and extensive field study.
Go on course-related trips to local university facilities and laboratories, a woman's health care cottage industry, organic farms, and a hydroelectric power plant.
Visit secondary sites such as a water conservation project, community ecotourism project, biological marine station, medicinal plant farm, artisanry workshop, and hot springs.
Participate in field activities (some scheduled at night), including interpretative tropical forest hikes, work on an organic farm, and volunteering in a reforestation/restoration project.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Emergency Support
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Academic Credit

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • Costa Rica

Fields & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Social Sciences
  • Latin American Studies
  • Sustainable Development

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Essay
  • Disciplinary Clearance Form

Age Requirement

18-35

Starts At

$2,000-$5,000

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