Explore COSTA RICA December 28, 2019 — January 14, 2020

Venture to Costa Rica and

explore its amazing biodiversity as part

of a short-term, faculty-led study abroad

program, December 28, 2019 —

January 14, 2020.

Discover the “Switzerland” of Central

America, a country which disbanded its

army in 1949. Covering just 0.03% of

the globe’s surface, Costa Rica is home

to 6% of the world’s biodiversity and

has devoted nearly 26% of its land to

conservation and national parks.

Explore a variety of exotic locales,

including Ballenas National Park, the

Monte Verde Cloud Forest Reserve,

Arenal National Park, and San Jose.

Choose between earning three core

credits in Science or in Literature:

BIO 307 (sci/g): Field Studies in

Costa Rica

with Dr. Lynn Diener

ENG 275 (lit/g): Literature of

Place: Nature Writing & Ecocriticism

with Nan Metzger & Dr. Paula Reiter

PREREQUISITE: Study Abroad

Orientation.

Program Cost: $3,800

Tuition: Included as par t of the

regular Spring 2020 semester for

full-time Mount Mary students.

Part-time or accelerated students pay

by credit hour and full-time students pay

by credit hour for any overload credits.

Questions? Contact Nan Metzger, Director of International Studies,

at (414) 930-3338, ext. 3338, or e-mail at metzgern@mtmary.edu.

The 2018 group on a hike in search of local wildlife & birds.

Study in COSTA RICA December 28, 2019 — January 14, 2020

The total program cost is $3,800 and includes:

Round trip airfare

Lodging

Class excursions & site visits

Most activities

Many meals

Program fees are based on a realistic estimate of participants. The cost may change if the

exchange rate and/or air fares fluctuate or if the minimum number of participants is not achieved.

Payments due:

$200 non-refundable deposit with application

$1,000 prior to July 1, 2019*

$1,000 by August 30, 2019

$1,600 by September 30, 2019

*If necessary, it’s possible to set up a payment plan for the spring payment.

Checks should be made out to Mount Mary University and sent to:

Nan Metzger, Director of International Studies

Mount Mary University

2900 North Menomonee River Parkway

Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597

Enrollment is limited to 24 participants. To enroll, complete the

“Application and Recommendation” forms and make

a $200 non refundable program deposit.

Questions? Contact Nan Metzger, Director of International Studies,

at (414) 930-3338, ext. 3338, or e-mail at metzgern@mtmary.edu.

“I enjoyed the daily hikes.

Visiting the pineapple plantation was

exciting & informative. As a dietetics student,

I learned a lot about their local

eating habits and gained a lot of knowledge.”

~ Mandy, 2018 At El Toro Waterfall