Service Learning in Costa Rica - Spring 2025
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This course is based at theÌýÌýand focuses on sea turtles and the ecosystems that help them thrive.Ìý
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A typical day includes volunteer work, hiking, organism identification, visits to various ecosystems, lab activities, eco-tours, discussions, and lectures.
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BIOL 299: 1 credit course - Hybrid
- Monday, March 17 - Sunday, May 18 | Online Coursework
- Wednesday, May 7 - Wednesday, May 14 | Trip to Costa Rica
You can reserve your spot for the Costa Rica Service-Learning trip by filling out the pre-registration form here:
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Next you will need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.Ìý Directions will be included at the end of the pre-registration form.
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Registration is currently closed to male students (due to the housing situation) and only a limited number of spots remain open for female students.
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Upcoming Info Sessions:
- 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12 via Zoom:
- 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 in person in room A138 of the Stanley P. Ash Building on MCC's Sidney Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ or via Teams:
Please Contact Heather Wesp (info below) if you're having issues joining info sessions.
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Questions?
Contact Biology Instructor Heather Wesp at hwesp@montcalm.edu or (989) 328-1270.
More Information:
Estimated Cost (Tuition and Travel Fees):
Approximately $2,000; this includes airfare, lodging, and most meals. You must put down a $500 deposit in order to register.
Not currently an MCC Student?ÌýÌý
Not currently an MCC Student?ÌýÌý
Apply to be a guest student. It is quick and easy!
Do you have a valid U.S. Passport?
Is your passport valid for at least 3 months after May 2025? If not, you should yours now.ÌýPassports can take 12-16 weeks to process.
Financial Assistance:
Traditional financial aid (loans, grants, and scholarships) is unlikely to be available for this course at this time. Always check with . We will be pursuing some alternative funding sources, including fundraising through a silent auction.
Class Size:
The class is set at 7 students and will be run jointly with another section of 7 students at Mid-Michigan Community College. It's possible a third section will open if there is enough demand.
Course Textbooks:Ìý
My Life with Sea Turtles by Figgener, 2024 - ISBN-13: 978-1778400582Ìý
- : $20 and up
The Wildlife of Costa Rica: A Field Guide by Reid et al., 2010 - ISBN-13: ‎Ìý978-0801476105Ìý
- : $24.00Ìý
Both books will also be available in the MCC bookstore.Ìý
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Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
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989-328-1256
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