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CIEE Summer in Monteverde, Costa Rica (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English
Class Status: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior Program Type: Study abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing: Dormitory
Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer in Monteverde

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA

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Program Overview

Grab your hiking boots and get ready to spend your summer in the progressive mountain community of San Luis de Monteverde, where the region's breathtaking natural scenery will surround and astound you! Designed for students from all fields of study, this exciting program is an ideal fit for those eager to enjoy healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits that protect the environment.

When class is in session, your coursework will be delivered in English at CIEE Monteverde where you’ll learn alongside fellow American students. Outside the classroom, you'll participate in immersive activities and excursions organized by CIEE that being your classroom studies to life and increase intercultural understanding. From visiting natural protected areas like Rincon de la Vieja National Park or the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to exploring beautiful sustainable and organic coffee farms, ziplining over one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, and enjoying the magic of waterfalls deep in the forest, you’ll have every opportunity to enjoy all Costa Rica has to offer.

Unique Experiences

Live in a rural mountain community

surrounded by friendly Costa Ricans who will teach you how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, while you gain new professional skills

Visit the Cloud Forest

where mosses and orchids dripping with mist decorate the boughs of gnarly trees and brightly colored birds dart through the fog in search of fruits; this resource is critical not only for the economy of Monteverde, but also for the hundreds of plants and animals that call this wet paradise home

Learn from Costa Rican coffee farmers

who maintain crops, improve their soils, and have high productivity with natural and climate-smart practices

Read more about Monteverde

Excursions & Activities

Excursions and activities included in your program may include:

  • Hiking under the dripping boughs of the cloud forest to observe colorful plants and animals; insiders will tell you how these protected areas both conserve biodiversity and contribute to the economy
  • Visiting local coffee farms to learn from residents about their opinions on the pros and cons of ecotourism development
  • Exploring indoor and outdoor campus areas that access forest trails and gardens for recreation, self-exploration, and co-curricular activities
  • Taking a day trip to a local, sustainable farm to enjoy a meal of 100% organically grown food direct from the field

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2025 07/14/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.