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Get out of the cold and into Heredia’s beautiful, warm weather in this winter study abroad program by IFSA. Experience Costa Rica from a local perspective while immersed in fascinating lessons and incredible activities, hiking trails, national parks, beaches, and so much more! The three-week Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica course explores environmental conditions in the country ...

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Program Highlights

Fulfill a social science requirement or an elective with the three-week, for-credit Ecology and Sustainable Development class.

Deepen your understanding of environmental rehabilitation, protection, and conservation through practical experiences.

Take your learning outside the classroom with weekly co-curricular activities such as a day trip to a coffee plantation, a hike in national parks, and a visit to a chocolate farm.

Meet the locals dedicated to protecting the biodiverse landscape of Costa Rica.

Immerse yourself fully in the Costa Rican language and culture by staying with a local host family.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Heredia, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Terms Available:
  • Winter
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Environmental Studies
  • Sustainable Development
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovative Student Video2025 Finalist - Innovative Study Abroad Program2025 Finalist - Innovation in Marketing & Digital MediaGoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - SustainabilityInnovative Student Video 2023 FinalistInnovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Heredia, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Environmental Studies
  • Sustainable Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Terms Available:
  • Winter

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript

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Get out of the cold and into Heredia’s beautiful, warm weather in this winter study abroad program by IFSA. Experience Costa Rica from a local perspective while immersed in fascinating lessons and incredible activities, hiking trails, national parks, beaches, and so much more! The three-week Ecology and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica course explores environmental conditions in the country through practical field experiences. It addresses the challenges and importance of ecological recovery, protection, and preservation. You will confront the societal responsibility to raise awareness of long-term conservation in Costa Rica and across the planet. You will examine the political and socio-economic relationships that promote or, sometimes, prohibit sustainability. Classes are taught i...

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