Transcript COSTA RICA Study Abroad January 2013

COSTA RICA
Study Abroad
January 3-12, 2014
Itinerary
• 10 days/ 9 nights
• Focus on:
– Ecotourism
– Sustainable agriculture
– Economic development
– Indigenous communities
• Busy schedule
• Move around every 1 to 2 days
• Mix of well-known locations and off
the beaten path.
San Jose
Visit to coffee farm on
the outskirts of San
Jose…area known for
coffee.
Visit local artisan
store run by
women.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Horseback riding
in the mountains.
Canopy Adventures
And Forest Trekking
Head to Arenal & La Fortuna
Hiking and
visit to Arenal
Volcano.
Ecotermales Hot Springs
Water is
heated by the
volcano.
Hanging Bridges Canopy Tour
Hike to La Fortuna
Waterfall
Overnight at
Rancho Margot
Located in UNESCO
Biosphere
Reserve….and has
negative carbon
footprint.
Beaches of Puerto Viejo
Visit to Animal Rescue Center
Float and/or Kayak Adventures
Learn to Cook
Caribbean Style!
To Stribrawpa in Yorkin
Stay overnight in
Indigenous Village
Only accessible by boat
Try Out Your Soccer Skill?
Swim in Volio Waterfall
Example of
Hotels
Often basic and
rustic…enjoy the
natural environment.
See Exotic Wildlife
Lean about Key Industries
Interact with Locals in a
Meaningful Way
Experience a Different
Way of Life
Plato Tipical!!
Be flexible!
Limited Luggage
•Student backpack
•Small duffel/carry on
suitcase
•Will be given measurement
guidelines.
Cost: $2299
• Is expected cost.
• Includes airfare, housing, domestic
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transportation, activity fees, and most
meals.
This is based on a group of 14-16
students.
Other costs could change slightly.
Payment Schedule:
• $550 due after accepted to program.
• $650 due in mid April.
• $550 due in August.
• Balance due in September.
• First $400 is nonrefundable.
• So is any other money that cannot be
recouped (airline ticket, hotels, etc.).
Your Responsibility:
• Tuition (billed as spring 2014 class).
• Handful of meals.
• Small donation items.
Econ 301:
Sustainability and Economic
Development in Costa Rica
• Prerequisite: NONE
• Course open to all majors
• Material taught in very
accessible way
• Class taught online in
December term
• Waives Gen Ed Goal 9
• Instructor: Melanie Marks
Topics Include:
• The Costa Rican Economy/Central America
• Understanding Sustainable Development
• Ways to Measure Environmental Health of a
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Country (Green GDP)
Ecotourism and its Economic Impacts
Deforestation and Rainforest Protection
Role of International Trade
Banana and Coffee Industries
Fair Trade Movement
Social Issues (squatting, prostitution, drugs)
Class Activities:
a. Online quizzes
b. Summaries of article or video
c. Blogging
d. Short essays based on articles
e. Web-Quests
f. Journal (while in Costa Rica)
g. Reflective writing assignments (while in
Costa Rica)
Class Activities:
• Class held 2 weeks prior to
departure.
• Online.
• About 2 hours a day.
• No textbook…only materials posted
online.
To apply:
• Go to www.longwood.edu/studyabroad to
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get the forms.
Need the following things:
A. Application for study abroad (signed by
parent or guardian)
B. Conditions of participation (signed by parent
or guardian)
C. Medical form
D. Recommendation form
QUESTIONS?
[email protected]