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CIEE January in Monteverde (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: J-Term, Jan Term
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore
Housing Options: Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Biology, Communication, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Marketing, Sustainability, Tourism, Writing, Zoology
Program Type: study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.75
Program Description:

January in Monteverde

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA

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Program Overview

Grab your hiking boots and get ready to spend January in the progressive mountain community of San Luis de Monteverde, where the region's breathtaking natural scenery will surround and astound you! Designed for students from all fields of study, this program is an ideal fit for those eager to develop healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits to protect the environment. 

When class is in session, your coursework will be delivered in English at CIEE Monteverde. 

Outside the classroom, you'll participate in immersive activities that complement classroom learning and increase intercultural understanding, including visiting natural protected areas like Rincon de la Vieja National Park, or the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, ziplining over one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, enjoying the magic of waterfalls deep in the forest and more.

Unique Experiences

LEARN HOW ECO-TOURISM

can bring more than new people to a community. As a student, you’ll explore environmental, economic, and social impacts of this powerful force, and come away a more enlightened traveler in the process!

LIVE IN A RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

surrounded by friendly Costa Ricans who will teach you how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, while you gain new professional skills

VISIT THE CLOUD FOREST

where mosses and orchids, dripping with mist, decorate the boughs of gnarly trees and brightly colored birds dart through the fog for fruits. This resource is critical not only for the economy of Monteverde but also for the hundreds of plants and animals that call this wet world ‘home’.

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Excursions & Activities

Excursions and activities may include:? 
 
  • Hiking under the dripping boughs of the cloud forest to observe colorful plants and animals. Insiders will tell you how these protected areas both conserve biodiversity and contribute to the economy. 
  • Visiting local businesses involved with tourism to learn from residents about their opinions on the pros and cons of tourism development. 
  • Taking a day trip to a local, sustainable farm to enjoy a meal of 100% organically grown food direct from the fields.? 
  • Exploring and experiencing the power of renewable energies – including solar, wind, and hydropower – operating at large and small scales to gain insight into how and why Costa Rica is an international leader in the carbon-neutral movement. 
  • Exploring indoor and outdoor areas that access forest trails and gardens for recreation, self-exploration, and co-curricular activities.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • All meals are included.  
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Two- day orientation - an introduction to Costa Rican culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city.
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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

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