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    Program Description

    Talamanca lies on the southeast border of Costa Rica and Panama within the lush Central American rainforest. Students will experience living in the rainforest and will interact with the neighboring community in order to study the effects of globalization among people and the environment from an eye witness perspective.

    Program Highlights

    • Interaction and involvement with the Bribri Amazonian Indian community.
    • Participation in cacao and banana organic farming methods.
    • Guided hike to Alto Katsi to observe the local shaman perform a traditional religious ceremony.
    • Guided hike to river to fish for water shrimp, and other local fish.
    • Tour to waterfall in Panama travel in local dug out canoe.
    Fulfill Community Service and Internship Credits
    Students will have the opportunity to teach English to the Bribri children or become involved with the retirement home or local school.

    Undergraduate Courses Offered
    Participants must a take a total of 4 credits. 

    3 credits will be selected from the following courses: 
            ·LAC 380 Topics in Latin America (DEC J) – 3 credits
            OR 
            ·ANT 311 Immersion in Another Culture (DEC J) – 3 credits 

    1 credit will be selected from the following courses: 
            ·LAC 488: Internship in Latin America – 1 credit 
            OR 
            ·ANT 488 Internship in Cultural Anthropology – 1 credit 

    Living Arrangements
    Students will be housed in the Bambu community center, a newly constructed facility made with all local trees and tucked within the natural setting of the surrounding rainforest canopy.

    Eligibility
    • Language proficiency is NOT required
    • All undergraduate students in good academic standing may apply.
    Costs
    • Tuition: $220/credit for NY residents, $613/credit for non-residents
    • Program Fee: $1,800 (includes nightly accomodation, three meals a day while at the Bambu Center, group excursions, and international health insurance)
    • Administrative Fee: $200
    • Airfare: Students are encouraged to book flights early to secure the best price

    Application Deadline

    • Applications are due October 1
    • Late applications will be considered at the Study Abroad Advisor’s discretion.
    Apply Now

    Click here to apply online

    Contact

    Jen Green
    Study Abroad Advisor
    International Academic Programs
    E5340 Melville Library
    Stony Brook University
    Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
    Telephone: (631) 632-7030
    jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu

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