SPRING BREAK IN COSTA RICA
Experience
the Culture of "Pura Vida"
Make a difference
HONORS 120 Enrichment Seminar
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HON 120 Spring Break in Costa Rica Experience the Culture of "Pura Vida" Wednesdays: 12:00-12:50 p.m. Prof. Marianella Jara 10 days Spring Break trip to Costa Rica February 28 - March 9 Students need to make an appointment with Prof. Jara to obtain a complete application package and discuss program details. Click here for contact info Syllabus (Will be available soon) Course materials available on blackboard Click here to access blackboard |
Estimate includes:
*Roundtrip airfare from Wilmington
or Raleigh to San José, Costa Rica
(payable to designated travel agent, Professor Jara will provide details later)
*Lodging in hotels.
*3 meals a day.
*All ground transportation.
* All cultural activities and excursions.
*Study abroad health insurance.
*$225 UNCW non - refundable deposit. (Deposit
is applied towards
program cost. Deposit
will only be refunded if program is cancelled).
During orientations students will be advised about how much moneythey should bring for souvenirs, tips and other activities they might want to do on their own.
February 28-March
9 |
SAN JOSE & THE CENTRAL VALLEY:
Arrive in the central valley of Costa Rica, home to 80% of the country's
population and surrounded by mountains. This area boasts fantastic
vistas and a perfect climate. TORTUGUERO: Tortuguero National Park is located on the Caribbean coast. At Tortuguero you will go on an evening beach walk in the National Park with the hopes of catching a glimpse of a nesting sea turtle. During the day, explore the local canals for wildlife, hike in the surrounding rain forest and visit the Turtle Museum in the town of Tortuguero. In addition, help at a turtle conservation project for 2 days.
SARAPIQUI
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MONTEVERDE: ARENAL VOLCANO: Head to the town of La Fortuna at the base of the spectacular Arenal volcano. Relax in hot springs, fly through the forest canopy on a zip-line tour, take a horse ride to Fortuna Falls and visit an organic farm full of surprises.
HEREDIA
& THE CENTRAL VALLEY:
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CCONTACT
INFORMATION |
Marianella
Jara Spanish Lecturer Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Leutze Hall 289 Phone (910) 962-2485 Email: jaram@uncw.edu Web Page: ESPAÑOL Office Hours: M-W-F 12:00 - 1:50 p.m. & 4:00 -5:00 p.m. or by appointment |