Costa Rica Travel Study

Tyler Junior College is offering a ten-day service project in Costa Rica. The Project Goals:

• To actively participate in numerous outdoor service projects
• To meet the happiest people in the world
• To experience, understand and appreciate the cultural heritage of Costa Rica
• To engage in physical activities including hiking, biking, running, snorkeling, and surfing
• To explore a variety of natural environments in Costa Rica
• To engage in scientific investigations, including both botanical or agroforestry-centered and animal-focused projects
• To compare/contrast environmental and economic development policies in Costa Rica and US
• To explore many National Parks and enjoy the rainforest

Itinerary (subject to change)

• May 13 - Leave Tyler early for transfer to Dallas Love Field via SWA. Arrive in Liberia, Costa Rica at 2 p.m.
  • Transfer to hotel, settle in, group dinner in Liberia.
• May 14 - Full day at various project sites (Quebrada Grande, San Antonio and Las Lilas).
• May 15 - Full day at various project sites with horseback riding. Despedida dinner
• May 16 - La Fortuna shopping and lunch
• May 17 - Hanging Bridges, Lago Arenal and overnight stay at thermal baths at Tabacon
• May 18 - Tabacon to Monteverde Lodge
• May 19 - Depart Monteverde. Arrive at Tamarindo Playa
• May 20 - Side trips to Tamarindo, beach, etc.
• May 21 - Leave beaches for Liberia hotel
• May 22 - Leave Liberia for return trip to Dallas

Accommodations

• Two Meals a Day
• Entrance Fees
• Land Transportation within Costa Rica and USA, Hotel Transfers
• Administration Fees and Orientation costs.

Scholarships

$1,000 will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• An essay of no less than 2 pages (4 copies) that

1. describe your educational goals, and
2. how those goals blend with the 3 promises of Tyler Junior College:
   1. a Quality Education,
   2. a Vibrant Student Life,
   3. and Community Service.

• An official transcript from the registrar (4 copies)
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher (4 copies)
• With cover page (Name, address, telephone) entitling the packet. (4 copies)
• Submission deadline, upon registration
• Submit essays to Dr. K. (M. Khosrowshahi), Political Science, or Professor John Hays, Department Chair, Foreign Languages 
• Payments 
• $100 non-refundable deposit due at the time of application 
• Full payment is due upon registration 
• Payment may be made by check or credit card. Make checks payable to Tyler Junior College.

Insurance

• Health, accident, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended and is available from any travel agent.