Natural Resource Management

Get out of the classroom and into the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Live and study at the world-famous La Selva Biological Station and San Luis Research Station while learning about the tropical environment of Costa Rica. Explore the environment through hikes to waterfalls and rainforests. The course, taught by UM faculty member Marge Holland, is intended for non-biology majors. Students will earn 4 hours of credit for BISC 220.

Program Highlights

  • This program is specifically geared toward non-biology majors who are looking to complete their science requirements.
  • “ The trip was amazing and I strongly advise other students who are interested in going to Costa Rica to go for it. You only live ONCE!!!” – Summer 2006 student
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in Costa Rica.
Program cost
$2575
Dates of program
Depart US on May 14 (arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica, on May 14)
Depart San Jose on May 28
Location
La Selva Biological Station , Costa Rica<
Course credit
4 hours of BISC 220: Natural Resource Management
Prerequisites
None
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty led
Housing
Hotels, bunk houses, or cabins
Housing move-in day is May 14; check out is the morning of May 28
Faculty members
Marge Holland
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, airport pickup and drop off, some meals, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Ruth Maron
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4