The Costa Rican government began setting aside land in the 1960s for its national park system. Costa Rica has emerged as a premier site for eco-tourism, and is justly proud of having a lengthy history of political stability, an exceptionally high degree of literacy, as well as one of the world's best conservation records. Students will learn about Costa Rica's ways of dealing with development and environmental issues and women's roles therein. Course prerequisites apply as usual. All courses will be taught in English, except upper level courses in Spanish.
HOPE scholarship applies to tuition and book allowance.
Check with the University of Georgia Financial Aid Office for details on financial aid. In addition for registering for courses, students must attend an orientation session which will be held on campus and several orientation sessions in Costa Rica. Students are required to enroll in at least one Spanish course. Dr. Del Rey, Professor of Exercise Science and Women's Studies, has served as Director of the UGA Women's Studies Program since 1988. Dr. Del Rey has taught Introduction to Women's Studies , Ecological Feminism , and Women and Sport , and serves as the Latin and North American Editor for Women's Studies International Forum .