CIEE Summer Sustainability and the Environment Program in Monteverde, Costa Rica

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Locations: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer III	2020	04/01/2020	04/01/2020	07/13/2020	08/09/2020
Summer II	2020	04/01/2020	04/01/2020	06/15/2020	07/13/2020
Summer	2020	04/01/2020	04/01/2020	06/15/2020	08/09/2020
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility:	02 - Sophomore	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Cadets Only:	No	Program Advisor:	Shane Bono
Housing Options:	Homestay	Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Developmental Sciences, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Foresty, International Affairs, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Political Science, Politics, Service Learning, Sociology, Spanish	Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Live on the edge of the world famous Monteverde cloud forest, while exploring sustainable economic development (Session II), and ecological engineering (Session III). There's no better setting to study these topics than in Costa Rica, a little country with a big reputation for protecting the environment, harnessing renewable energies, and creating secure food systems. You'll discover many treasures during your time abroad in this special country as you explore sustainable fisheries, tourism, conservation, agriculture, or renewable energy.

Unique Experiences

TAKE EXCURSIONS

to farms, island communities, protected areas, renewable power plants, and more.

ATTEND CLASSES IN

Sustainable Development (Session II), or Environmental Engineering (Session III).

LIVE WITH A LOCAL FAMILY,

advance your Spanish skills, and integrate into Costa Rican culture.

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Excursions & Activities

Visit fishing communities on the island of Chira, where locals are leaders in the sustainable fishing industry.
Get inside access to local decision-makers, business owners, and leaders, for hands-on training in sustainability practices in ecotourism, agriculture, and energy production.
Try local foods produced on the farms where they are grown.

Projects

Help design or manage farm production and waste; contribute to conversations and deliberations on integrated conservation and economic development projects.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two-day orientation – an introduction to Costa Rica culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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