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Costa Rica

Field Workshop
12 Days

  • Photograph monkeys, sloths, rare birds, and other wildlife
  • Swim beneath a waterfall and explore pristine beaches
  • Interview leatherback turtle researchers on the coast
  • Learn about the local coffee trade while working on an organic farm
Costa Rica



Dates & Tuition

July 10—21, 2012
July 23—August 3, 2012

$4,790

International airfare is not included. An escorted round-trip group flight between Houston and Liberia, Costa Rica, is available. Click here for information on transportation to and from programs.








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On Assignment Projects

Choose one of these On Assignment projects, and break into teams to delve further into your area of focus.

Photography

Set out on photo shoots to improve your photography skills and capture the color and character of the places you encounter. Develop a photo-essay about a topic that sparks your interest.

Wildlife & Conservation

Explore the local wildlife and their habitats with naturalists and biologists. Learn about regional and national efforts to protect natural resources, and investigate the threats that population and poverty pose to conservation initiatives.

Community Service

Spend your days working alongside villagers and a team of students. Work with children at the local school on arts and crafts or English instruction. Participate in building and infrastructure projects, clean up a park, or help paint a community health center. Collaborative community projects provide an opportunity for deeper cultural interaction and insight into life in our host communities.
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