Transcript Costa Rica 2018

COSTA RICA
Study Abroad
Winter Intersession 2017/2018
We are there to study…
• Economic development
• Tourism and ecotourism
• Sustainability practices
Learn while touring one of the most
environmentally focused countries in the
world.
Where we are heading to…
• Pal Michal (coffee growing region in rural area)
• Monteverde (in the cloud forest)
• Rancho Margot (UNESCO sustainable farm)
• Arenal/La Fortuna (home of Arenal volcano)
• La Altura (rural village to visit school community)
• Manuel Antonio (on Pacific Ocean)
• BriBri Indigenous community (Central Pacific)
• Playa Ventana/Dominical (Pacific beaches)
Learn about banana,
pineapples, sugar, and
coffee industries
Visit cloud forests and learn about
conservation and reforestation efforts.
Trek in the rainforest and learn about
flora, fauna…
See Exotic Wildlife in their natural
environment
Visit sustainable farm
(NEGATIVE carbon footprint)…
part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Live in an indigenous village at a
community-based ecotourism project
Interact with locals in meaningful ways
Experience ecotourism and see projects that
contribute to the economy and
environmental protection
Experience the Pacific or Caribbean
(depending on year)…
Travel off the beaten path…and have an
adventure.
See daily doses of beauty!
Econ 301: Sustainability,
Ecotourism, and Economic
Development in Costa Rica
• Prerequisite: NONE
• Course open to all majors
• Material taught in very
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accessible way
Class taught online before
departure and finished abroad
No book to purchase
Waives Gen Ed Goal 9 (which
creates 3 free-electives)
• Instructor: Dr. Melanie Marks
Econ 301: Sustainability,
Ecotourism, and Economic
Development in Costa Rica
• Topics include:
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Economy of Costa Rica and Latin America
Sustainable Development
Banana, pineapple, palm oil, coffee industries
Tourism and Ecotourism
Role of Trade and Fair Trade Movement
Green GDP measures
Social Issues
Expected Cost:
$2199
• Includes airfare, housing, domestic
transportation, activity fees, and
almost all meals.
• Payments spread over several months.
Interest Meetings
• March 16 @ 3:45 Hiner 201
• March 21 @ 3:45 Hiner 210
• April 6 @ 3:45 Hiner 201
• April 20 @ 3:45 Hiner 201
Ready to sign up?
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Go to www.Longwood.edu/studyabroad
Click on “Explore Programs”
Scroll down to Program Leader
Select “Marks” and program will appear.
Questions? Contact Dr. Marks at
[email protected]