COSTA RICA Study Abroad Winter Intersession 20172018 We

COSTA RICA Study Abroad Winter Intersession 2017/2018

We are there to study… • Economic development • Tourism and ecotourism • Sustainability practices Learn while touring one of the most environmentally focused countries in the world.

Where we are heading to… • Pal Michal (coffee growing region in rural area) • Monteverde (in the cloud forest) • Rancho Margot (UNESCO sustainable farm) • Arenal/La Fortuna (home of Arenal volcano) • La Altura (rural village to visit school community) • Manuel Antonio (on Pacific Ocean) • Bri Indigenous community (Central Pacific) • Playa Ventana/Dominical (Pacific beaches)

Learn about banana, pineapples, sugar, and coffee industries

Visit cloud forests and learn about conservation and reforestation efforts.

Trek in the rainforest and learn about flora, fauna…

See Exotic Wildlife in their natural environment

Visit sustainable farm (NEGATIVE carbon footprint)… part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Live in an indigenous village at a community-based ecotourism project

Interact with locals in meaningful ways

Experience ecotourism and see projects that contribute to the economy and environmental protection

Experience the Pacific or Caribbean (depending on year)…

Travel off the beaten path…and have an adventure.

See daily doses of beauty!

Econ 301: Sustainability, Ecotourism, and Economic Development in Costa Rica • Prerequisite: NONE • Course open to all majors • Material taught in very • • • accessible way Class taught online before departure and finished abroad No book to purchase Waives Gen Ed Goal 9 (which creates 3 free-electives) • Instructor: Dr. Melanie Marks

Econ 301: Sustainability, Ecotourism, and Economic Development in Costa Rica • Topics include: – – – – Economy of Costa Rica and Latin America Sustainable Development Banana, pineapple, palm oil, coffee industries Tourism and Ecotourism Role of Trade and Fair Trade Movement Green GDP measures Social Issues

Expected Cost: $2199 • Includes airfare, housing, domestic transportation, activity fees, and almost all meals. • Payments spread over several months.

Interest Meetings • March 16 @ 3: 45 Hiner 201 • March 21 @ 3: 45 Hiner 210 • April 6 @ 3: 45 Hiner 201 • April 20 @ 3: 45 Hiner 201

Ready to sign up? Ø Ø Go to www. longwood. edu/studyabroad Click on “Explore Programs” Scroll down to Program Leader Select “Marks” and program will appear. Questions? Contact Dr. Marks at marksmb@longwood. edu