Dates
May 17 – 28, 2027 (subject to change)
Costs
Program fee: $3,500 (includes $500 non-refundable deposit, subject to change)
*Includes housing, some meals and several excursions.
Deposit Deadline: Dec. 1, 2026
Program fee does not include roundtrip airfare, tuition or the study abroad fee.
| Airfare | Varies | For flexibility, students book their own flight. Program leaders will share their flight itinerary with the class and students often fly as a group on the international leg of the trip. |
| Study Abroad Application | $225.00 | Fee to the Education Abroad Office for administrative preparation. |
| Tuition | Varies | Students should check with the Bursar’s Office to see how much this 3-credit hour course will charge them in tuition. |
| International Insurance | $38.24 | Fee that the Education Abroad office adds to each students bill who studies abroad. The policy provides medical and mental health coverage, but it is NOT trip interruption insurance. |
The Class
Taught by: Andrew Kaczynski, Ph.D. and Christine Pellegrini, Ph.D.
Pre-requisites: There is no prerequisite for this course.
Course attributes: To be announced
Explore issues related to health, nature, and sustainability and the relationships between them by visiting three diverse locations in Costa Rica.
During this course you'll experience and learn about the factors and behaviors that contribute to health and wellness in a country that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the physical, natural, social, and community environments. You'll visit key historical and natural sites such as rainforests, waterfalls, and hot springs while participating in activities that promote physical and mental health like hiking, yoga, and surfing. You'll also engage with guest lectures, walking tours, and cultural experiences like dance, sustainable farming, and cooking classes.