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CIEE-Monteverde: Tropical Ecology & Conservation

Program Location	Monteverde, Costa Rica
Sponsor	CIEE
Program Type	Co-sponsored
Course #	SA 31006
Duration	Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2018	06/13/18 to 08/09/18
Page Links
Overview	Purdue Credit
Eligibility	Program Costs
Financial Aid	Deadline
Returnee Info	Resources

Click here to apply for this program!

Overview

Students "climb the ficus"

The CIEE Monteverde Tropical Ecology + Conservation program is designed for students with biology-related majors who have completed at least one year of introductory biology and one elective in ecology and seek intensive, sophisticated tropical field and course work in Costa Rica from both theoretical and taxonomic perspectives.

Costa Rica, a country committed to preserving natural parks and biological reserves, is an excellent location in which to pursue tropical biology studies. As part of a land-bridge between North and South America, the geographical and climate conditions allow flora and fauna of both continents to coexist, creating uniquely diverse ecosystems.

Monteverde is a small community of 4,000 that accommodates up to 200,000 tourists each year. Its forest is located in the largest private reserve in Central America and reflects a long heritage of grassroots conservation. Monteverde’s Cloud Forest has been studied for over 25 years by both visiting and Costa Rican biologists. This widens the research opportunities available and acquaints students with practical biological problems associated with agricultural development, eco-tourism, and grassroots conservation efforts in developing countries.

For more program information, please visit the program website. This program is sponsored by:CIEE.

Eligibility

Crossing a forest foot bridge

The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.

One semester of college-level biology is required. An additional semester of biology, ecology or environmental science as well as some Spanish are recommended.

GPA Requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none

Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Agriculture][College of Liberal Arts][College of Science]
Specifically from: BIO (SCI), SLC (SLA)

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Estimated Program Costs

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.

The housing fee includes accommodations and all meals.

The program fee includes tuition, orientation, and excursions.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2018

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue and Co-sponsor
Program Fee	$6,403.00
Study Abroad Fee	$609.00
Housing	$1,280.00
Insurance	$167.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare	$600.00
Local Transportation	$50.00
Books and Supplies	$200.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$0.00 -$800.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos)	$175.00

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus;
consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Program Application Deadline
Most Summer Programs	Mar 1

Returnees Information

This program in for the daring!

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

Resources

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

Program Sponsor's Home Page: CIEE
Program Website
Search Google(tm)*
Department of State Consular Information
(You must find Costa Rica in list)
CDC Travel Information (You must find Costa Rica in list)

For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.

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