Logistics
Costs
The course fee is CAD$1500 per student. The course fee includes course supervision, teaching, field presentations, accommodation, food and in-country travel. The course begins and ends in a hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Fees are paid to Go Global, UBC's international learning office.
This price does not include airfare, which is the responsibility of each student. Airfare to Costa Rica from Vancouver costs around $800 to $1000 at this time of year.
Fees are paid to Go Global, UBC's international learning office.
This price does not include airfare, which is the responsibility of each student. Airfare to Costa Rica from Vancouver costs around $800 to $1000 at this time of year.
Funding
Go Global may provide partial funding to UBC graduate students in good standing.
Language requirements
Students do not have to speak Spanish to attend the course. All classes and class discussions will occur in English and CATIE will provide translation for all field presentations.
Climate
The course occurs at the beginning of the rainy season. In Turrialba and environs, expect sun most mornings, brief rainstorms in the late afternoons and temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius. In the Nicoya peninsula, expect bright sun and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.
What to bring
Comfortable but smart-looking clothes
Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes
Light long sleeves to keep the sun off, along with sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
Light sweater/long sleeves and long pants for evenings
Umbrella or shell to keep the rain off during field visits
Binoculars if you are interested in birds
*Laptop computer is not necessary, although the CATIE campus does have wireless internet
Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes
Light long sleeves to keep the sun off, along with sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
Light sweater/long sleeves and long pants for evenings
Umbrella or shell to keep the rain off during field visits
Binoculars if you are interested in birds
*Laptop computer is not necessary, although the CATIE campus does have wireless internet