Tropical Field Ecology in 哥斯达黎加

Students fly together to 哥斯达黎加. 哥斯达黎加 is a rugged, forested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the 前哥伦布时期的黄金博物馆, 哥斯达黎加 is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.

Student travel for two weeks in 哥斯达黎加 through different regions of the country, 包括主的, Guanacaste萨拉皮基. 哥斯达黎加 is a fairly small country and supports a remarkable diversity of different types of ecosystems. 

Students will explore rainforests, 热带落叶林, 活跃的火山, 红树沼泽, 和河流. Students watch a mother sloth nurse its baby, hold tree frogs smaller than houseflies, 触摸吃水果的蝙蝠. The adventure also includes snorkeling, hiking for amphibians at night and white-water rafting.

The experiences lead to a better appreciation of how interesting and beautiful natural, intact tropical forests can be.

Following the program, students return to Michigan from 哥斯达黎加.

要求: 平均成绩不低于3分.0是必需的. Students who don’t meet the GPA requirement may still be eligible and should speak with OU’s 国际教育 Office prior to applying.

课程: BIO 3333: Tropical Field Ecology (3 credits)

Students will obtain an immediate and impressionistic understanding of ecology that just isn’t possible in the classroom or lab. For example, students may see more than 50 different species of birds during a single outing.

The course is taught in English by OU faculty.

Students will stay in hotels, 生物保护, and while in 哥斯达黎加 in different regions of the country, 包括主的, Guanacaste萨拉皮基.

All meals are included in the program cost. Popular 哥斯达黎加n dishes include gallo pinto, a breakfast dish made of rice and beans, casado, Arroz con leche, Sopa negra和olla de carne.

学费: 3学分

You will be charged for these credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.

项目费用: $3,750

To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system and includes: airfare, 住宿及膳食, ground transportation and all excursions while in 哥斯达黎加, 还有健康保险.

额外费用: $375

You will need additional funds for these expenses not covered by program fee. 数额是估计的.
Incidental personal expenses: $200
Passport (if you don't have one): $175

Scholarships and 金融援助: You are able to use financial aid to cover your full cost of attendance to this program (tuition, program fee and additional costs). Scholarships are also available through your study abroad application.