CIEE: Monteverde - Tropical Ecology and Conservation

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Explore the biodiversity in Monteverde’s Cloud Forest Reserve, beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs, and more – all while building on your Spanish language skills. Take courses on tropical ecology, and a Spanish language course appropriate to your ski... read more

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hiking, how to research, how to be abroad for an extended time. - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 04, 2023 Research In Costa Rica
I learned so much about the environment and unlocked a passion for conservation and ecology - Brandeis University View Entire Review
September 13, 2023 Great Program!
I learned so much while being immersed in the topic of class (the rainforest) - Brandeis University View Entire Review

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Explore the biodiversity in Monteverde’s Cloud Forest Reserve, beaches, waterfalls, coral reefs, and more – all while building on your Spanish language skills. Take courses on tropical ecology, and a Spanish language course appropriate to your skills at CIEE Global Institute – Monteverde. Work on an independent research project in tropical ecology or conservation, from observation and data collection to a presentation of your findings. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

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Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • Spanish
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Latin American Studies
  • Ecology, Evolution Biology
Minimum GPA:
2.5
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