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Locations: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Type:	Program Provider	Area of Study:	Biology, Ecology, Independent Study, Spanish

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Summer Tropical Ecology + Conservation program in Monteverde lasts 8 weeks. You will enroll in four CIEE courses, including two biology courses, independent research, and one Spanish language course. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Costa Rican culture. Live and learn in Monteverde!

Unique Experiences

Explore beyond Monteverde

when you visit Costa Rica’s other fascinating natural habitats

Put new skills into practice

as you complete an independent research project that gives you an in-depth look at local flora or fauna

Visit the Cloud Forest

where mosses and orchids dripping with mist decorate the boughs of gnarly trees

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Monteverde will open doors for you to explore Costa Rica's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Immerse yourself in the steamy jungle of the Lowland Rainforest
Visit natural destinations, such as national parks or reserves, to experience Costa Rica’s biodiversity and natural beauty
Rise with the sun for birding tours or farm chores and experiencing biodiversity after the sun goes down with a guided night hike

Research

Put your skills to work on an independent research project in tropic ecology or conservation, from observation to a presentation of your findings. At every step, you'll be guided by an expert faculty advisor. Past projects have explored beetle habitats, hummingbird habits, and the prey of cane toads.
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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Meals
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
A two-day orientation in San José to introduce students to Spanish culture, the academic program, and surroundings, plus practical information about living in Costa Rica
Full-time program leadership and support in your host country
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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