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About Study Tours
In addition to regular offerings that are open to participants (students and non-students) worldwide, Earth Education International also works in partnership with other institutions in implementing study tours in Costa Rica. These tours are customized educational experiences offered in conjunction with on-campus courses, or specialized tours offered to members of the partner campus. Thus, they may not be open to the general public. If your institution may be interested in developing such a tour, please contact us.

Study Tour Logistics
Because study tours emphasize applied learning, substantial field study experiences are provided along-side time spent in the classroom. These tours are typically short in length: From one to two weeks. Thus, significant class time is typically met in the field at various field sites. Inline with our community approach to sustainability, participant lodging typically consists of mid-range hotels or eco-lodges, with a preference for those that are more environmentally-friendly and/or socially-responsible whenever possible. During these visits, participants are provided with a unique opportunity to learn from, and share with, local experts. Tours are usually lead cooperatively by both EEI Staff and a faculty representative from the partner institution. Application for participation, academic credit, and other logistics are often handled by our partner institution offering the course.

Study Tour Offerings
Study tours that have and are being offered through Earth Education International include those listed below (click on course title for more information or a sample itinerary). Please contact us if you may be interested in a similar course in the future.

Tropical Biology & Conservation
DATES: Upcoming, approximately 18 May - 2 June 2012
PARTNER: State University of New York (SUNY), Fredonia; Department of Biology
Fredonia, New York; U.S.A.

Ecosystems, Conservation, & Community
DATES: Winter 2006-2010
PARTNER: George Mason University; Center for Global Education
Fairfax, Virginia; U.S.A.

Spring Break Eco-Tour
DATES: February/March 2009
PARTNER: Catholic University of America; Center for Global Education
Washington, D.C.; U.S.A.

International Development: Costa Rica in Perspective
DATES: Summer 2005-2007
PARTNER: George Mason University; Center for Global Education
Fairfax, Virginia; U.S.A.

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