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GORP Outdoor Adventure - Maymester
May 12– May 26, 2009
Approximate costs - $3500 |
Early admission deadline - Feb. 9, 2009
Application deadline - March 2, 2009
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Information meetings -
Wednesdays, October 15 or November 5, 6-8 pm
Nowhere in the world is it easier to be "at one with nature" than in Costa Rica. Exploring the misty cloud forests, volcanic mountain ranges and tropical rain forests will reveal an unmatched biodiversity. During this two week adventure, we'll hike just about every day, horseback ride, raft Class III-IV whitewater, go kayak touring, snorkel, ride the zip-line through the forest canopy and plant trees to reduce our carbon footprint.
Amid all this physical activity we'll interact with the locals to learn about the culture and improve our Spanish, learn about the flora and fauna of the country, better understand the importance of habitat conservation and even share a meal with a local family to get a true picture of life in Costa Rica.
This trip is designed for outdoor enthusiasts eager to be involved in a rigorous, high-energy, active learning experience. One Physical Education credit is available for active participation. Attend one of the information sessions to learn more about the trip details.
UGA Costa Rica Campus
During the program, students will stay at UGA’s beautiful campus at the head of the San Luis Valley, adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The campus is high enough in elevation to offer a temperate climate year-round. With wide verandas overlooking the Valley, a dining room with soaring ceiling, and computer facilities, the student union is a popular place to congregate. Participants are housed in spacious bungalows nestled into the landscape, each room with its own private bath.
Program Sponsor
Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program
Department of Recreational Sports,
Unit of the Division of Student Affairs
University of Georgia
201 Ramsey Student Center
www.recsports.uga.edu
Course
PEDB 1090 Outdoor Adventure (1 hour credit)
Activities
Rafting the Pacuare River |
Forest Hike in Monteverde Reserve |
Costa Rica's Pacific Coast |
Horse-back Riding |
Arenal Volcano |
Zipline |
Costs
Program costs approximately - $3500
The cost of the program covers lodging, three meals per day, study abroad insurance, hotels, meals, entry fees, carbon offset and in-country transportation.
Airfare is paid separately by the students.
Tuition is paid separately to the UGA Bursar's Office. For more information on tuition and fees, please visit the UGA Bursar's web site at https://busfin1.busfin.uga.edu/bursar/schedule.cfm.
***Note: Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition.
The HOPE scholarship applies to study abroad tuition.
Non-UGA Student Costs & Transient Application
An additional application and $50 processing fee is required for non-UGA students to enroll. Click here for instructions and to download the Transient Student applicaiton. Contact the UGA Costa Rica Office to confirm when you have started the application process.
Non-UGA students (excluding USG and SEC students) will be charged $250, in addition to their tuition, which is assessed by
the UGA Bursar's office.
Application Process
To apply, students must submit a complete application, transient application (if applicable) and a $300 deposit. Make the check or money order payable to UGA Costa Rica and deliver either in-person or by mail to the UGA Costa Rica Office, 110 E. Clayton St., Bank of America Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 316, Athens, GA 30602.
Enrollment is limted to 15 qualified students.
Target Dates / Deadlines
Early admission deadline - Feb. 9, 2009
(application, non-UGA transient application, health history form & $300 deposit)
Application deadline - March 2, 2009
(application, non-UGA transient application, health history form & $300 deposit)
Program fee payment deadline - March 31, 2009
Contact Us
To contact the UGA Costa Rica Office:
Email ugacr@uga.edu or call 706-425-3318.
To contact the GORP leader:
Jennifer Stewart
Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation
Recreational Sports
The University of Georgia
201 Ramsey Center
Athens, GA 30602
recjls@uga.edu
706 542-8030
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