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Sustainable Development Studies in Costa Rica

Location: Costa Rica: Atenas

Term: Fall, Spring

Dates: 2012: Spring, Jan 30 - May 3 / Fall, Sept 10 - Dec 13

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Description

Costa Rica is currently undergoing a period of rapid economic and social change. As this resource-rich, wonderfully biodiverse country continues along a path of rapid development, it is increasingly influenced by global policy, such as the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and foreign markets. Costa Rica's economy has shifted from one based chiefly on agriculture to one driven by ecotourism and technology exports.

At the same time, rapid rural-to-urban conversion is straining natural resources in ecologically fragile areas.
The country is at a critical juncture as resource management decisions are being made in an effort to keep pace with competitive global markets. Our goal is to study different development and resource management models that protect the biodiversity of Costa Rica's ecosystems while promoting socioeconomic benefits for its people.

Highlights

Students will examine management schemes, identify the benefits of protected areas, and determine which systems offer the best option for economic development, the maintenance of cultural norms, and the preservation of biodiversity.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Cost includes tuition, room, and board

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Dormitory

Participants Travel to Costa Rica

in Groups

Typically The Application Process Time is
a few weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Job and Internship Network
The School for Field Studies's Mission Statement

SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Year Founded

1980

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