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WHAT WE DO
We form ETHICAL LEADERS dedicated to Sustainable development and building a more just and PROSPEROUS SOCIETY
EARTH IN ONE WORD
“ Paradise ”
EARTH IN ONE WORD
“ Natural ”
EARTH IN ONE WORD
“ Inspiring ”
EARTH IN ONE WORD
“ Amazing ”
EARTH IN ONE WORD
“Hope ”
Our Educational Tourism program provides: UNIQUE and personalized experience on one of the most sustainable campuses in the world
EXPERIENTIAL IMMERSION
learning (hands-on activities, workshops)
in local culture through community development projects
In the words of our clients: “In planning for valuable, meaningful short-term Study Abroad Educational Experiences for our students, our partnership with EARTH University has been second to none!� Marcos Fernandez, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University
In the words of our clients: “EARTH University has provided a high level of comprehensive support for our study abroad program in Costa Rica for the past eight years! Their knowledge and support of programming related to development and sustainability in Central America is unmatched.� Kelly A. Newlon, Study Abroad Specialist at Ohio State University
In the words of our clients: “ I’ve had the pleasure of working with EARTH University since 2007, and during these years I’ve brought almost 100 students to EARTH University and our experiences have always been top-notch. ” Michelle Haagen, International Programs Assistant at Pennsylvania State University
WHAT WE OFFER
PERIURBAN AGRICULTURE Cultivating in small spaces produces big results.
LIVESTOCK FARM Learning what animals do for us and what we can do for them.
BANANA TOUR Find out how EARTH University produces the world’s most benevolent banana
BOTANICAL AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDENS Discover the tastes, fragrances and textures that abound in the world of natural medicine.
FOREST RESERVE Live and feel the magic of a walk through the rainforest.
WASTE MANAGEMENT “One man’s trash is another man's treasure.”
HOMESTAYS 11 small farmers, 11 different families and 11 reasons why you’ll want to stay in Costa Rica.
“A new twist to this year’s itinerary was a one-night Farm Stay with local families around the university. These carefully selected families and farms are putting into practice proven principles of sustainability, agricultural diversity, agrotourism and educational programming, as taught to them by EARTH students. Upon reflection, our students consistently cited this cross-cultural experience as one of the more meaningful and valued experiences they had on their Study Abroad trip to Costa Rica.”
Marcos Fernandez, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University
THREE REASONS TO CHOOSE
AS YOUR NEXT DESTINATION:
A
Contribute to positive changes in the world
B
Learn by doing
C
Immerse yourself in local culture
Deborah Steketee, Ph.D. Associate Professor Sustainable Business Program
The staff expertise and resources of EARTH's Permanent Education Program have been instrumental in working with us to craft an outstanding field experience for Aquinas College's sustainable business students. Each visit is organized with an attention to detail and a professional passion that supports our learning goals.
We hope to see you
soon!
Contact Information: Christopher Picado-Quirós Coordinator / Educational Tourism Direct phone: (506) 2713-0248 Campus phone: (506) 2713-0000 Ext.: 5011 Skype: chrispicado P.O. Box: 4442-1000 San José, Costa Rica Follow us: Fb.com/EARTHUniversity Visit us: www.earth.ac.cr
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