| At a Glance |
Highlights
- Study New World monkeys in their natural habitats
- Learn field research techniques
- Hands on primate rehabilitation work
- Reforestation and habitat conservation projects
- Implement public education campaigns
- Explore Costa Rica’s highlands and pacific coast and Panama’s Caribbean archipelago
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Location and accommodations
- Cariari, Costa Rica: El Zota Biological Field Station
- Bocas del Toro, Panama: Institute for Tropical Ecology field Station
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: Ecolodge on Pacific coast
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Dates and Tuition
- Summer 2010: June 29th to July 23rd (25 day)
- $4880 (Includes tuition, room, board, meals, program activities, student support throughout the program. Tuition does not include international airfare, travel insurance and personal expenses)
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Academics
- Students are registered in academic course accredited through Lesley University
- Earn 3 Credits in Natural Science
- Independent Research Project on primate ecology and conservation
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Included Activities and Excursions
- Overnight Whitewater rafting trip on the Rio Pacuare
- Rainforest hikes
- Zip line and canopy tours
- Community service
- Island exploration and Snorkeling in Panama’s Bocas del torro
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Prerequisites
- Minimum 18 years old
- High school Graduate
- High school or college Biology
- Minimum GPA: 2.50
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