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
▪ 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
FUNDING INITIATIVES
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CAMPUS AWARENESS
ASSESSMENT
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