earth education international costa rica experiential learning in sustainable global stewardship

Earth Education InternationalCosta

Rica

Experiential Learning in

Sustainable Global Stewardship

About Us

Description: An experiential learning organization in Costa Rica providing interdisciplinary courses & programs in sustainability, environmental studies & social responsibility. We work in partnership with educational institutions globally, and support and promote sustainable initiatives locally.

Earth Education International

Offerings:

Summer/Winter courses: Deep Ecology & Sustainable Living

Spring semester: ‘Sustainable Global Stewardship’

Various study toursVisiting Arenal Volcano

Semester Course Offerings

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Sustainability & Service-Learning [3 units undergraduate or graduate credit]

Environment & Conservation in the Tropics [3 units undergraduate or graduate credit]

Costa Rican Culture Immersion [3 units undergraduate or graduate credit]

Elementary --or-- Intermediate Spanish [3 units undergraduate credit]

Directed Study (approval required) [Optional 3 units of undergraduate or graduate credit]

General Info & Prerequisites

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Prerequisites: Completed application by deadline Minimum GPA of 2.5 Completion of 15 semester credits (or prior approval) Personal attributes for a safe & positive experience

General Information: Open to students from ANY campus Suitable for ALL majors No Spanish required Undergraduate or graduate credit available ‘Class’ time includes field study & volunteer work

Academic Partners

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U.S. Partner CampusesHumboldt State University (CA) & SUNY-Fredonia (NY)

Costa Rica Partner CampusUniversity of San José,San Ramón Campus

Field study & volunteer work: (Costa Rica, Nicaragua)Government agencies, universities, local community projects, cooperatives, etc.

Costa Rica

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San Ramón

San Ramón

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Location: Western edge of Central Valley

Population: Approx. 60,000

Elevation: 1,000 mts. (3,500 ft.) above sea level

Climate: Av. high 24°C/75°F, av. low 16°C/60°F

Facilities: University ofSan José, San Ramón campus

Housing: Homestay’s, walking distance to campus.

Field Study

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Possible Field Sites:

National Parks & other conservation areas

Agriculture & land use sites

Renewable energy projects

Sustainable businesses

Regional cultural sites

Local communities

Ecotourism facilities

Sample Volunteer Work Options

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Community conservation project

Community recycling center

Environmental education

Sustainable agriculture

Biological field station

Low income housing

Organic coffee farm

Social work

Cultural Exchange

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The Homestay Experience

Culture & Language Immersion

Costs

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Comprehensive program fee includes: Personal & emergency support Use of local university facilities Field site & volunteer costs Activities & cultural events Medical/travel insurance Lodging & most meals Academic credit

Not Included: International transport Personal expenses

Conclusion

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Immersion in Latin culture & Spanish (no Spanish required)

Hands-on experience working on sustainable projects

One of the lowest-cost programs available anywhere

Academic credit toward your degree

Additional volunteer opportunities

Significant ‘class’ time in the field

Enhanced career opportunities

Extensive regional travel

For More Information

Earth Education International

World Wide Webwww.EarthEdIntl.org

E-mailinfo@EarthEdIntl.org

PhoneU.S. Voice Mail: 1(805)229-1604

Costa Rica: (011)+506/8812-7766