Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change.
This study abroad program will explore agricultural systems, natural resources, and resource management in Costa Rica. Students will learn about the soils, crops, and environment of Costa Rica while gaining an appreciation of and respect for Costa Rican culture, the Spanish language, and Costa Rica nationalism. Stops will include interactions with many farmers who have a history with this ISU course - coffee, highland fruits, organic vegetables, sugarcane, pineapple, and spice production.
All students have the choice to enroll in either AGRON/GLOBE 4960 or JL MC 3900.
For students taking this as AGRON/GLOBE: Explore agricultural systems and tools, evaluate resource usage and strategies used for production in challenging environments.
For students taking this as Journalism and Mass Communication: Work on developing storytelling skills by blogging about agri-tourism and/or farm-to-table stories.
3 credits of AGRON 4960, GLOBE 4960, or JL MC 3900 for the spring 2025 semester
This program is typically offered every spring break. Program was last offered in spring 2024.
Important Note Regarding Missing Classes
Please note that participation on some travel courses require you to be away from campus for some school days. The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences tries to minimize the number of days missed for this purpose, but in some events, the inflexibility of the travel schedule prevents us from working completely within our breaks. Should you choose to enroll in a travel course that requires missing some class(es) on campus, you will need to contact your instructor directly to inquire whether or not arrangements can be made to make up this class work and/or exams. The CALS Study Abroad office can provide you with a letter explaining the dates of the trip. However, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor to determine the potential impact on your grade before signing up for a Study Abroad program. The instructor is responsible for determining the impact of any absence from class.