Experience the biodiversity and ecology of Costa Rica through an introduction to animals, plants, and the ecosystems of new world tropics.

Course: BIOL 303: Tropical Ecology (3 credits)

Pre-requisites: BIOL 161 OR 251 OR permission from the instructor
Attendance and participation in BIOL 303 classes during Spring 2020 semester
Acceptance to Costa Rica 2020 study abroad program

Tentative Travel Dates: March 6-14, 2020

Program Leaders:  Ted Wilson & TBD

Estimated Cost: $2,850 - 3,350 per participant
*Based on a realistic estimate of participants. Fees may change based on final enrollment and/or exchange rate fluctuation.
Cost includes international airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, cultural activities, international health insurance, and most meals.
Cost does not include passport fees, vaccination fees, personal spending money, some meals or trip/travel insurance.
**Financial aid may be able to be applied. Please contact the Study Abroad Office to learn more about how the program costs are applied.

Housing: Shared living with Viterbo students

Apply

The following application materials are due to Brianna Rice, Coordinator of Study Abroad, in Murphy Center 377 by October 1, 2019 in order to have a complete application.

Application Requirements

• Application Form 

• Application Recommendation Form

• $200 Application Deposit (ONLY accepted in check or money order form, payable to Viterbo University)

• A one-page, single-spaced, typed personal statement addressing the following:

  • What motivates you to seek this particular experience?

  • What do you believe makes you a good fit for this particular program? Consider here not only how the program might influence you, but also how your strengths might enhance the experience for your peers, those you meet along the way, etc.