Costa Rica. OUR MISSION To provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained...

Costa Rica

OUR MISSION

To provide students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in Texas A&M University classes to a real-world setting by exposing them to a bicultural environment and to sustainable farming methods that are popular outside of the United States.

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Assessment

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▪ 9 internships available▪ 2 – 10 weeks in length▪ Free housing and some meals▪ Internship Credit▪ A variety of farming projects

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INTERNSHIPPROJECTS

▪ Chocolate▪ Tea▪ Medicinal Plants▪ Biodynamic▪ Bioferments▪ Organic Vegetables▪ Livestock▪ Cacao▪ Tourism

REQUIRED SKILLS

▪ Teamwork▪ Leadership▪ Problem Solving▪ Adaptability▪ Innovation▪ Time management▪ Self motivation▪ Basic planting and harvesting knowledge▪ Basic Spanish

PROGRAM COSTS

Item Estimated CostInternational Airfare $800.00 Lodging* $0.00 Meals** $1,110.00

In-country transportation***

$240.00

Miscellaneous Program Expenses (tips, wire transfers, etc) $300.00 Travel documents (passport if you do not already have one) $135.00 International Health Insurance $30.00 Tuition and Fees (for 6 credit hours)**** $1,750.00 Personal Spending and Optional Activities***** Varies Departure Tax $28.00

Total Estimated Cost $4,393.00

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CAMPUS AWARENESS

ASSESSMENT

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