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A 2012 UGA Costa Rica student Says:
Sustainability in Action (NEW for 2014)
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*UGA students: Please see the UGA Office of Sustainability's new Study Abroad Scholarship: the Brittney Fox Endowment for Study Abroad in Sustainability, as well as many other scholarship opportunities sponsored by the Office of International Education.
Taking a cue from renowned author Richard Louv, never before has an institution of higher education provided a semester-long, hands-on field study of sustainable principles and practice. UNTIL NOW!
Integrating lectures and fieldwork to explore various facets of conservation ecology, organic agriculture, environmental ethics, sociology, and climate change, UGA Costa Rica's new Sustainability in Action program follows acclaimed conservation scholars into the tropics on this collaborative exploration of sustainability.
UGA offers certificate programs in Local Food Systems, Organic Agriculture, Environmental Ethics, and is soon to provide a new Certificate in Sustainability. The courses offered here will apply directly toward these certificate programs, as well as to majors and minors of Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, and other related degrees. Students from other universities are encouraged to explore how this coursework fit within your degree programs and areas of interest, and are welcome to apply. Course credits are readily transferrable.
Beyond the classroom, this program will contain an incredible variety of educational activities and excursions:
- Hikes through the celebrated Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve as well as the on-campus Camino Real.
- Participate in UGA Costa Rica's Carbon Offset Program and local reforestation efforts.
- Fieldtrips to the nearby town of Santa Elena.
- Ziplining in Selvatura.
- Time in the capital city of San José, where you will lodge at the Hotel Don Carlos and tour the city.
- An all-day white water river rafting trip on the Pacuare River.
- A weekend trip to Arenal Volcano.
- A sustainable agriculture tour of the local coffee farm, Finca La Bella.
- A hike to the San Luis Waterfall (the second highest in Costa Rica).
- And concluding the program in the Pacific coastal town of Playa Sámara.
UGA COSTA RICA CAMPUS
Courses are taught in state-of-the art classrooms and via "living classroom" excursions. All in all, the 155-acre campus is comprised of 36,000 square feet of built space, which includes computer labs, spacious bungalows, a student union, and recreational facilities. Additionally, there are nearly 3 miles of hiking trails throughout the property, along with a working organic farm and reforestation nursery.
Application Process
Enrollment is limited to 24 qualified students. Students will earn 12-18 credit hours.
To apply, students must submit a complete UGA Costa Rica program application and UGA transient application (if applicable). A $300 deposit will be required 10 days after your official acceptance and is payable via the UGA Student Accounts System. The deposit will be refunded if the applicant withdraws by the program's withdrawal deadline (see below). If you are a transient student, please click here for complete application instructions.
For more information, contact Adam Rhinehart. You can also reach the UGACR Office at (706) 542-6203.
Faculty
- Dr. Scott Connelly
- Dr. Peter Hartel
- Dr. Kris M. Irwin
- Dr. Jacqueline Mohan
- Chuck Murphy
- Dr. Jim Porter
- Dr. Dean Rojek
Courses
- ECOL2100 - Global Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future
- ECOL3530 - Conservation Biology (Spring Semester)
- EETH4230 - Environmental Values and Policies
- FANR5900 - Applied GIS Project
- FORS5950 - Applied GIS Project
- HORT3125 - Organic Agricultural Systems
- Independent Study
- SOCI3400 - Environmental Sociology
- SPAN1001 - Elementary Spanish
- SPAN1002 - Elementary Spanish
- SPAN1110 - Accelerated Elementary Spanish
- SPAN2001 - Intermediate Spanish
- SPAN2002 - Intermediate Spanish
- SPAN3010 - Conversation & Composition
Costs & Payments
Program fees are approximately $8,750*, which covers all lodging (both on- and off-campus), three meals per day, travel insurance, and all sponsored in-country transportation and entry fees. Additional costs include UGA in-state tuition† and fees, personal items, and international airfare. For more information on tuition and fees, please visit the UGA Bursar's website.
* The final program fee is subject to student enrollment.
† Note: Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition. Additionally, the HOPE scholarship applies to those who are eligible.
PAYMENT METHODS
Once you are admitted, all program fees will be charged to your Student Account. You may pay online with a credit card or mail a check to the Bursar's Office. Access your Student Account here. If you receive a scholarship from either OIE or UGA Costa Rica, or plan to utilize financial aid, please notify the UGA Costa Rica Office should any payment need to be submitted after the deadlines. We are generally willing to work with students who have special circumstances.
NON-UGA STUDENTS
An additional application and $60 processing fee is required for non-UGA students to enroll. Click here for instructions and to download the Transient Student application. Contact the UGA Costa Rica Office to confirm once you have started the application process. And per University of Georgia policy, all non-UGA students will be charged a $250 fee in addition to their tuition (unless a student of a USG or SEC institution), which is assessed by the UGA Bursar's office.
Other dates / Deadlines
Application Deadline: November 8, 2013
Withdrawal deadline: December 6, 2013
After this date, students who withdraw from the program will be responsible to forfeit their initial deposit as well as any program costs that have been spent on their behalf (e.g., hotel reservations, transportation, and payments to local vendors). To withdraw a student must submit the official withdrawal form.
Final Payment Deadline: December 20, 2013
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