CIEE-Monteverde, Costa Rica

The CIEE Study Center in Monteverde is designed to give biology and related majors a clear understanding of tropical ecology and its conservation. The goals of the program are to offer students a comprehensive view of the tropical systems through theory, empirical patterns, hands-on exposure, taxonomy of major groups, and direct experimentation. These goals are achieved through science coursework in English, Spanish language, and travel to various ecosystems. Conservation is stressed and combined with language and culture.

Highlights:

• Gain extensive research experience conducting an independent project of over a month in duration.
• Participate in two extensive field trips, including a trip to Panama to observe marine diversity in coral reefs off the Bocas del Toro Islands, and gain exposure to all major ecosystems in Costa Rica.
• Visit many of Costa Rica's reserves and live in the shadow of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
• Get to know rural Costa Rica through a homestay with a local family.

Much of the information in this web site has been provided by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). To view the CIEE website, please click below:

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