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8 Best Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Dreaming of palm trees, pristine beaches, and endless adventure? Costa Rica study abroad might be exactly what you’ve been looking for! Known for its incredible biodiversity, "pura vida" lifestyle, and... keep reading
What are the Best Places to Study Abroad in Latin America?
If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready to take your college experience to the next level with an extraordinary study abroad adventure. What better way to do than by discovering... keep reading
Study Abroad in Latin America: The Ultimate Guide
Deciding where to study abroad can be as thrilling as it is daunting, especially with so many amazing Latin America study abroad programs and countries to choose from. We get... keep reading
10 Best Study Abroad Programs in Latin America
Ready to swap your textbooks for tropical adventures and your school’s campus for colorful cities? Then pack your bags because studying abroad in Latin America is your ticket to an... keep reading
Costa Rica vs. Argentina: Which is Better for Study Abroad?
Imagine yourself sipping mate in a bustling Buenos Aires café or lounging peacefully in a hammock overlooking Costa Rica's lush rainforests. These contrasting scenes represent just a glimpse of the... keep reading
Happy Earth Day: Today and Every Day
Happy Earth Day! Every April 22, this global event comes around to remind us how precious our planet is, what sustainable efforts we can make to protect Earth, and that... keep reading
CIEE Monteverde Campus Used in Insect and Light Research Study
Have you ever wondered why insects are drawn to artificial light? From campfires to porch lightbulbs, moths and other insects appear to congregate around these sources of light as soon... keep reading
CIEE Global Interns Building a Sustainable Future
Global Internships are an important part of the work we do at CIEE to help individuals build bridges across culture and contribute positively to the world. Working abroad is the... keep reading
EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE: MONTEVERDE
EAT There is absolutely no way to avoid eating casado in Costa Rica. This traditional comida tipica (typical dish) is on every restaurant and home cook's menu because it features... keep reading
Recycling Internship with ADI San Luis
Written by Maya Peske (Cornell College), Internship in Sustainability and the Environment The road from San Luis up to Monteverde is well known by all of the people in the... keep reading
Sustainable waste management for manure in a Monteverde dairy farm
Written by Jack Mahr (Pacific Lutheran University), Internship on Sustainability and the Environment. With over 80 hectares, most of which is a primary forest, this Finca Laguna Verde does a... keep reading
Educational program on native plant gardens
Written by Fay Swift (Knox College), Internship on Sustainability and the Environment. My last four weeks were spent working for the Monteverde Conservation Association at Bajo del Tigre. The ACM... keep reading
Creation of an organic garden at the Monteverde Friends School
Written by Sabine Peterka (Macalester College), Internship on Sustainability and the Environment. I spent the past four weeks working to transform a 50 square meter space overrun by an invasive... keep reading
Circular economy: Community engagement and sustainable models
Written by Lennae Starr (Whitman College), Internship in Sustainability and the Environment This October, my internship was with the Monteverde Commission for Resilience to Climate Change (CORCLIMA), working to educate... keep reading
Internship in Rural Community-Based Tourism (ADISL)
Written by Sarah Seeman (Pacific Lutheran University), Internship in Sustainability and the Environment. The focus of my internship was to help develop the user experience of the newly opened Estacion... keep reading