CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Monteverde

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Locations: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish	Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Local Family Homestay

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Monteverde has been at the forefront of field study in environmental protection since the 1960s, when it began attracting scientists to marvel at its biodiversity. As a result, Monteverde is the ideal place to study ecology, conservation, sustainability, and agriculture, and explore ways to protect its future, live more sustainably, and educate others to do the same.

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM COSTA RICAN FARMERS

who maintain crops, improve their soils, and have high productivity with natural and climate-smart practices

LIVE IN A RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

surrounded by a tropical cloud forest and friendly Costa Ricans

SEE CLOSE UP

how alternative energy makes Costa Rica largely independent of fossil fuels

Excursions & Activities

Get to know biodiversity firsthand, and learn why it is so valuable for human societies
Learn about renewable energy, alternative agriculture, ecotourism, and other sustainable economic activities
Visit reserves, farms, urban centers, or remote communities to explore the biological and cultural diversity of Costa Rica

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
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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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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Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Approximate Decision Date (Subject To Change)	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2025	11/01/2024 **	Approximately 2 weeks after the deadline	TBA	TBA
NOTE: The deadline listed is for REGISTRATION with the Reves Center! The APPLICATION itself will be due to the third-party provider or host university DIRECTLY, based on THEIR deadlines (which may be before or after the W&M registration deadline listed above).
** Students will be notified of their status for this program and be able to complete post-decision materials following the term's application deadline.

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