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CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa Rica
Attending CIEE Monteverde is a unique and life-changing experience where you will develop new knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish language skills to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When classes are in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanis...
Attending CIEE Monteverde is a unique and life-changing experience where you will develop new knowledge and skills while taking your Spanish language skills to the next level. This program is for students from all fields of study interested in digging into today's pressing environmental issues. When classes are in session, you'll take three required content courses, an internship, and a Spanish language course. Outside the classroom, you'll participate in activities on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and other experiences that provide intercultural understanding.
Program Highlights
Explore alternative energies and learn about how they impact communities and biodiversity.
Get to know an island fishing village that is a model for sustainable fishing practices.
Intern with a local leader and apply the principles of conservation and sustainability to real-life situations.
Be mentored by a resident expert and help solve a local sustainability challenge.
Meet local people and business owners to get a firsthand look at a range of environmental protection projects.
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Quick Details
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
- Fall
- Spring
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Engineering
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- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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Loved Being Immersed
by: Katherine K.Program: CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa RicaThe experience of studying abroad has been very enriching for me. I've loved being immersed within a culture that's different from my own and getting to learn more about how other individuals live. CIEE also provided lots of detailed pre-departure documents and resources within my CIEE portal, which made travelling to another country and living abroad a little easier.
I will remember it forever
by: Isabella W.Program: CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa RicaI had such an amazing time here in Costa Rica and I have learned so many things and gotten to have so many experiences here that I will remember forever. Monteverde is such a beautiful place and I will miss it a lot. The faculty and staff were also lovely.
Invaluable Experience
by: Marlena B.Program: CIEE Sustainability + the Environment in Costa RicaThe program was very well organized and I learned a lot - I think the experiential parts of the Monteverde program are invaluable. The trips struck a really great balance between informative/academic and fun, and the internship has taught me a ton about farming and regenerative agriculture. They take great care of us here.
Program Details
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Locations
- Monteverde, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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