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Costa Rica Study Abroad The Social, Historical and Political Implications of Peace. San José, Costa Rica June 5- 18, 2011. Partners. Collaborative effort among: Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio Southeastern Community College, Iowa Northampton Community College, Pennsylvania
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Costa Rica Study AbroadThe Social, Historical and Political Implications of Peace San José, Costa Rica June 5- 18, 2011
Partners Collaborative effort among: Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio Southeastern Community College, Iowa Northampton Community College, Pennsylvania La Universidad Latinoamericanade Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) San José, Costa Rica Community Colleges for International Development, (CCID), Iowa
What to expect Learn about Costa Rica’s philosophy of peace through the 9 tracks of multi-track diplomacy including: economic, political, security, and environmental implications of the country’s decision not to have a military and to require peace education in schools. Sample Learning Experiences Conversations with and visits to: • Costa Rican Ministry of Education • Federal Department of Peace • Security officials • US Embassy • Economists from World Bank • Earth University • The indigenous Maleku Tribal community • A sustainable coffee plantation, a cloud forest, volcanoes, • And more …
What to expect • Home stays • On-line work with other community college students at least one week before the trip • Complete a research paper after the trip
Application • 4 students selected from Tri-C • Priority given to students taking Peace and Conflict studies courses • Interview • Grades and letters of recommendation will be considered from Tri-C and Professional/Community • Estimated Cost: $1,800 - $2,000 – scholarships are available (up to $750 each) • Basic Spanish is a plus, although not required
Conditions you may encounter on the trip • Following someone else’s schedule • Hot and rainy climate • Long walks • Variable food choices • Foreign language • Long days • Insects • Potential lack of laundry facilities • Potential scarcity of hot water
Application Process Application will be posted on Global Issues Resource Center Tri-C page: www.tri-c.edu • December 15th, 2010: Tri-C application deadline • February 4th, 2011: CCID application and $200 deposit due If you are interested in applying, please contact: Roberta Hendrick Coordinator, English as a Second Language Campus Metro Campus – MLA 223-QTel.: 216-987-4548Email: Roberta.Hendrick@tri-c.edu