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Ramapo College - Costa Rica: Wildlife Conservation (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Aranjuez, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Spring Break
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Discipline of Study: Biology, Clinical Lab Science, College Honors, Cultural Studies, Environmental Science/Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Law and Society, Public Policy, Sustainability Studies Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Housing Options: Guest House Minimum GPA: 2.5
Class Status: 1st year (Freshman), 2nd year (Sophomore), 3rd year (Junior), 4th year (Senior), 5th year and beyond (Super Senior), Graduate student, Ramapo Alumni Program Type: Study
Program Description:

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Roukema Center for International Education
Office of International Programs
 

COSTA RICA: Wildlife Conservation

Lapas in flight

[OVERVIEW]

  • Location: Aranjuez de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

  • Credits: 2 credits

[COURSE OVERVIEW]


Course Description (INTL 130)

This is a short-term study abroad course in which students will visit Costa Rica, be introduced to the social and geographic context of the country and explore issues of environmental challenges and sustainability. Students will participate in a number of pre-travel meetings in preparation for the experience, as well as a few post-travel meetings to synthesize their experiences. While in country, students will engage in service learning in a wildlife conservation project, which entails learning directly from members of the organization that they are visiting.

Poison Dart Frog

 

[ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS]

  • Work alongside conservation workers in their daily tasks

  • Interact with endangered, threatened, endemic and exotic animal species

  • Complete a project in support of the local organization

  • Visit multiple ecological zones

  • Visit the beach, river tour and zip lining

[ACCOMODATIONS]


Students will reside in volunteer accommodations on-site. All meals will be prepared and served on-site. During the excursion day, all meals are arranged and included in the program.

Blurred Macaw

[PROGRAM COST]


Program fee for NJ Residents: TBD

Program fee includes: round-trip international airfare; comprehensive pre-departure and on-site orientation; health & security insurance; on-site accommodations; most meals; all excursions and entrance fees; and in-country program transportation.
Program fee does not include: Tuition for 2 credits; US airport transfers; some meals, personal expenses

Payment Timeline

  Application Deadline

Nov. 15

  Commitment &
 $500 Deposit (nonrefundable)

Nov. 30

  Payment #1: 

Dec. 16

  Payment #2: 

Jan. 13

  Payment #3: 

Feb. 10


Late Fees : A late fee of $35 will be assessed for each payment not received by the payment deadlines communicated to you by the International Programs Office.
Note : There will be a 3-day grace period before a late fee is assessed.

[SCHOLARSHIPS]


Scholarships are available for eligible applicants: http://www.ramapo.edu/study-abroad/scholarships/

Macaw Pair

[FACULTY] 


Suarez
Professor Sandra Suarez
ssuarez@ramapo.edu

RCIE Logo[FOR FURTHER INFORMATION]

The Roukema Center for International Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road - ASB123, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA
Telephone: (201) 684-7533
E-mail: goabroad@ramapo.edu




This program is currently not accepting applications.