Environmental Studies + Conservation in the Tropics, Costa Rica Info Session
Environmental Studies and Conservation in the Tropics
Join TU Biology Professor Sarah Haines to learn about her summer study abroad program to Costa Rica this Wednesday, February 2 from 12pm-1pm in the Psychology Bldg 407.
Professor Haines will explain how students will work side-by-side with local community members to complete environmental action projects. She’ll also give you an overview of the other program highlights including excursions to Arenal Volcano National Park, the Totuguero National Park, and the Monte Verde Cloud Forest.
Participants will earn BIOL 382/582 or ENVS 382/582. ELED and EESE majors can substitute for BIOL 303 Life Sciences. Students may fulfill units toward their Latin American Studies elective requirements in consultation with the Latin American Studies program director prior to departure.
For more information and to apply online, visit towson.edu/horizons.
Can’t make it Wednesday, February 3 at noon? Interested students can also speak with Dr. Haines about the program on Thursday, February 10 from 12:30 pm -1:30 pm and on Wednesday, February 23 from 12 pm – 1 pm in Psychology Rm 407 or in a virtual session on
Monday, March 7 from 2 pm – 3 pm (register in advance for this meeting and then you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting).
Questions? Email studyabroad@towson.edu or Professor Haines at shaines@towson.edu. You can always chat with us live weekdays from 8 am- 5 pm using the chat feature at the bottom of our webpage.
Tags: BIOL, Central America, College of Education, Costa Rica, Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, ENVS, HBIYW, How Big Is Your World, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Service, Service Learning, Study AbroadCategorised in: Students
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