Costa Rica: Summer Field Study
ENV 353F: Costa Rica - National Parks and Protected Areas
Costa Rica is a world leader in both biological diversity protection and sustainable development. Its world class National Parks and other protected areas encompass over 25% of this biodiversity hotspot. Through this field study we'll view firsthand the differing habitats and management strategies associated with the wide variety of protected areas in Costa Rica. The areas visited will include national parks, national wildlife refuges, large and small private preserves, and biological corridors. Each has a distinct role to play in protecting the incredible biological diversity for which Costa Rica is famous. Itinerary Highlights: Carara National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, Curi Cancha Reserve, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Poas Volcano National Park, and monkeys sloths, anteaters, crocodiles, and over 900 species of birds.
Application Deadline: February 17, 2025
Program Details
- Program Leader: Barry Allen
- Program Location: Costa Rica
- Tentative Travel Dates: May 14 –24, 2025
- Credit: 2 – Letter Grade
- Prerequisite: ENV 353 (Spring 2024)
- Course Requirements: 15-page field report
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $2,950
- Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from Orlando International Airport (MCO), all meals, housing, all park entrances, on-site transportation, tuition
- Estimated Additional Costs: Passport $165, personal expenses, gratuities
- Visa: Not required for US citizens
- Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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