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CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Monteverde
(Outgoing Program)
Monteverde has been at the forefront of field study in environmental protection since the 1960s, when it began attracting scientists to marvel at its biodiversity. As a result, Monteverde is the ideal place to study ecology, conservation, sustainability, and agriculture, and explore ways to protect its future, live more sustainably, and educate others to do the same.
Unique Experiences
LEARN FROM COSTA RICAN FARMERS
who maintain crops, improve their soils, and have high productivity with natural and climate-smart practices
LIVE IN A RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
surrounded by a tropical cloud forest and friendly Costa Ricans
SEE CLOSE UP
how alternative energy makes Costa Rica largely independent of fossil fuels
Get to know biodiversity firsthand, and learn why it is so valuable for human societies
Learn about renewable energy, alternative agriculture, ecotourism, and other sustainable economic activities
Visit reserves, farms, urban centers, or remote communities to explore the biological and cultural diversity of Costa Rica
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
All meals are included.
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Two- day orientation - an introduction to Costa Rican culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city.
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Overnight excursions
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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Budget Information:
To calculate an estimate of the total cost of your program, use the Cost Estimate Templateand do the following:
1. Go to the CIEE website https://www.ciee.org/, fill in the blanks to find your program, and search.
2. Select your program to “learn more”. Once you are at the main page of your program, select “See Full Breakdown” next to the price. The “No Hidden Fees” section maps out the price per term. This is this cost of tuition and housing.
3. Click on the plus sign next to the price to view a breakdown along with estimated additional costs including flight, meals, visa, and personal expenses.
4. In addition to this program fee, add the following costs to arrive at your total cost
Application fee - $65
Study Abroad Administrative fee - $460
WSU Laptop fee (semester students only) - $485
Passport ($140) and Visa, (if required, cost varies per country)
If you would like further assistance in calculating the cost of your program, please email studyabroad@winona.edu
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term
Year
App Deadline
Decision Date
Start Date
End Date
Fall
2025
03/01/2025
**
Rolling Admission
TBA
TBA
Academic Year
2025-2026
03/01/2025
**
Rolling Admission
TBA
TBA
** 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.
