Gain a New Perspective on Education through a Global Lens!

* Unfortunately, due to low enrollment this program has been cancelled for 2013

What do beautiful beaches, ancient turtles, organic coffee and high literacy rates have in common? Come to Costa Rica and find out!

Explore the rainforest, work with local scientists to protect endangered species, and visit indigenous communities to learn about cultural preservation. Using a hands-on approach, students will be immersed in service-learning projects that engage local schools, wildlife projects, and organic farming-collectives where the connection between education and sustainability is uniquely evident. 

Highlights include:

• Zip-line through the rainforest
• Visit a wildlife refuge
• Hike the lush cloud forest
• Wade in hot springs
• Walk the Arenal Volcano
• Relax on white sand beaches in Cahuita National Park

*Click here for more information on these highlights and more! 

Undergraduate Course:        

•  EDU 103: Study Abroad- International Perspectives in Education

Graduate Course:       

•  EDU 7006: Study Abroad- International Perspectives in Education

Credit: 1 credit

Professor: Julie Carter, Ph.D

Dates: May 16 – 26, 2013  (Cancelled for Summer 2013)

Deadlines:

• Application deadline: March 25, 2013
• Deposit deadline: April 3, 2013

*Please note that this is a popular program with limited space. We strongly advise that students apply well before the application deadline to improve their chances of securing a space in the program.

Accommodations: Local hotel/ lodge/ cabins

Program Fee:   $1,990 plus tuition (airfare NOT included)

*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.   

***Please also not that, at this time, graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system. Graduate students must submit a completed paper  application  and an approved course option form to the  Office of Global Studies . Be sure to have the course option signed by your dean or academic advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.