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Comparative Biodiversity & Conservation Law
Location: Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Monteverde, San Jose
Term: Summer
Dates: July - August
University of Georgia - Costa Rica
1324 South Lumpkin Street Suite 203c Athens, Georgia 30602 United States
Call Us
Phone: 706-542-6203
Description
The uniqueness and size of Costa Rica's biodiversity and natural resources, plus the conservation and biodiversity protections instituted by the Costa Rican government in the past thirty years make the country particularly well-suited to conducting a comparative study of land conservation and biodiversity policies of Costa Rica and the United States.
Students enrolled in the course will gain an in-depth understanding of the legal system and land conservation policies of the United States through a comparison to the conservation laws and policies of another nation and culture.
In addition, students will closely interact with some of Costa Rica's top leaders in the fields of conservation policy, environmental and land use law, and land protection, providing them with a valuable cross-cultural experience. Students will return to UGA with new ideas for effective conservation policy in the United States and invaluable international contacts.
Highlights
During this program, led by Laurie Fowler, students will explore multiple regions of Costa Rica on group excursions. Activities include, whitewater rafting, a guided natural history tour, canopy bridge tours in Monteverde and a visit to a Gunacaste beach on the Pacific coast.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$:
$1,800 USD
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
The program costs approximately USD $1,800 plus in-state UGA tuition and fees.
The cost of the program covers lodging, meals, study abroad insurance, entry fees, and transportation. Additional costs include personal items, in-state tuition, and airfare.
***Note: Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition. The HOPE scholarship applies.
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
30-60 daysPost Services Include
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
University of Georgia - Costa Rica's Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide excellence in academic programs and research opportunities while serving as the best equipped social, cultural, environmental and international facility of the University of Georgia. Our Vision is to work under the principles of environmental, cultural, social and economic stability, as well as to serve as an example of sustainability to the academic and non-academic communities of Costa Rica, Latin America and the World.
Year Founded
1785
