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Costa rica slideshow 2015
The document outlines a travel-study course on tropical ecology in Costa Rica, scheduled for May 2015, targeted at biology students. The course includes activities like snorkeling, hiking, and exploring wildlife, with an estimated cost of $1,900 covering airfare and most meals. Participants must prepare by confirming interest, ensuring passport validity, and addressing health advisories and fitness requirements.
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Costa rica slideshow 2015
- 1. Costa Rica: Tropical Ecology Travel-Studyin May, 2015
- 2. Outline ď‚› Why CostaRica? ď‚› What will we do? ď‚› What is the course? ď‚› What will this cost? ď‚› Who is the course for? ď‚› Who teaches the course? ď‚› Who is going? ď‚› What do I need to do to prepare? ď‚› Is it safe? ď‚› How can I learn more?
- 3. Costa Rica isin Mesoamerica
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- 12. River paddling (&safety notes)
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- 19. Is it safe? ď‚›NSU, Dr. Terdal and Mr. Alyea will make reasonable precautions in trip planning ď‚› However, Costa Rica is a developing country, and safety standards are lower than in the U.S. ď‚› Costa Rica is a tropical country and disease risks are higher than in the U.S. ď‚› Ultimately, you and your physician must decide what is safe for you.
- 20. Who is going? ď‚›Dr. Terdal, faculty ď‚› Mr. Alyea, owner of Oklahoma Study Abroad ď‚› About a dozen biology students at NSU
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- 22. BIOL 4504/5504 ď‚› TropicalEcology ď‚› Offered since 1999 as a Travel-Study course ď‚› >100 NSU students have gone with Dr. Terdal to Central America ď‚› Elective for biology majors and minors ď‚› Science Education majors ď‚› Prerequisite: permission of instructor; generally limited to juniors and above
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- 24. What does thiscost? ď‚› Trip fee is estimated at US$1,900 ď‚› Includes airfare; if airfare goes up before we buy tickets, this will go up. ď‚› Includes most breakfasts & dinners with lodging ď‚› Does NOT include: ď‚› Other meals, snacks, drinks ď‚› Souvenirs ď‚› Tuition, textbook (yes, this is a class!) ď‚› Passport ď‚› $28 departure tax ď‚› NSU-required insurance of about $20
- 25. How do Iprepare? ď‚› First, let Dr. Terdal and Mr. Alyea know you are interested! ď‚› Pay deposits ď‚› Check to make sure you have a passport and that it is current ď‚› Check with U.S. State Department website on travel advisories ď‚› See your physician about any health issues you may have, make sure you are current on immunizations, etc. ď‚› Check with CDC.gov on health advisories about Costa Rica ď‚› Get/stay in shape: ď‚› hike a few miles regularly on rough ground ď‚› Ride a pedal bike ď‚› swim when you can to increase endurance ď‚› Stay in touch with Dr. Terdal and Mr. Alyea regularly
- 26. How can Ilearn more? ď‚› Ask Dr. Terdal and Mr. Alyea and questions! We are on email daily: [email protected] ď‚› We can meet with you in person, talk by Skype or telephone, chat on Facebook.