1. COSTA RICA Study Abroad Winter Intersession 2016/2017 (Dates determined after LU schedule is posted)

2. Where is Costa Rica?

3. We are there to study… Economic development Economic development Tourism and ecotourism Tourism and ecotourism Sustainability Sustainability How Costa Rica has transformed itself into a leading destination for Ecotourism. How Costa Rica has transformed itself into a leading destination for Ecotourism. Ways in which Costa Rica is committed to a sustainable environment. Ways in which Costa Rica is committed to a sustainable environment. How Costa Rica has distinguished itself from other Central American nations. How Costa Rica has distinguished itself from other Central American nations.

4. Where we are heading to… Pal Michal (coffee growing region in rural area) Pal Michal (coffee growing region in rural area) Monteverde (in the cloud forest) Monteverde (in the cloud forest) Rancho Margot (sustainable farm) Rancho Margot (sustainable farm) Arenal/La Fortuna (home of Arenal volcano) Arenal/La Fortuna (home of Arenal volcano) Puerto Viejo (in the Caribbean) Puerto Viejo (in the Caribbean) Yorkin (an indigenous area near Panama) Yorkin (an indigenous area near Panama)

5. Learn about banana, pineapples, and coffee industries

6. Visit cloud forests and learn about conservation, reforestation, etc.

7. Trek in the rainforest too!

8. See Exotic Wildlife in their natural environment

9. Live on a sustainable farm (with a NEGATIVE carbon footprint)

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

11. Interact with locals in meaningful ways

12. Zip-line over the continental divide

13. Experience the Caribbean

14. Enjoy the natural environment

15. See daily doses of beauty!

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

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

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

19. INTEREST MEETINGS: Check the Study Abroad website where you found this link. Check the Study Abroad website where you found this link. Or contact Dr. Marks for dates at marksmb@longwood.edu. Or contact Dr. Marks for dates at marksmb@longwood.edu.

20. Questions? Contact me at marksmb@longwood.edumarksmb@longwood.edu Ready to sign up?  Complete a study abroad application for Faculty Led Programs  Complete Medical Form  Have parent sign Conditions of Participation  Bring to Dr. Marks in Hiner 205