Study Abroad

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Summer 2025

 

Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture by living and studying in the lush rainforest of the Monteverde region. Students will be studying, learning, and living at the Monteverde Institute.  The Monteverde Institute was started with the purpose of being a public service, non-profit association dedicated to peace, justice, knowledge and the vision of a sustainable future. Join our faculty and learn more about the diverse geology and natural world of the cloud forest. 

Program Faculty Leads: Jeremy Randolph-Flagg and Diana Wheat

Trip Dates: June 20 - July 5, 2025

What's Included?

  • Transportation
  • Lodging: TDB
  • Cultural activities, day trips, overnight trips, guided forest tours, and more!

Costs

  • Expect to pay from $1,500 for the trip, plus tuition for the course.
  • Cost is dependent on the number of students attending the trip and college fundraising.
  • Final cost will be determined by the application deadline of March 15, 2024.
  • Not included:
    • Tuition and fees for the associated class.
    • Spending money during the trip.

Choice

  • Option #1
    • BI 200 Principles of Ecology: Field Biology
    • This course provides an introduction to the concepts of ecology.  The classroom lecture component will cover concepts of ecology and diversity of life and the field component allow the surveying of the plants and animals in their interaction with the environment. No prerequisites required.
    • Credits: Four
  • Option #2
    • GS 106: Principles of Earth Science
    • This course is a survey course introducing topics such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and rock formation, as well as climate and weather processes and space science. In a condensed 2-week version of the course in Costa Rica we will use field trips and local examples applying Earth Science concepts to explain the beautiful landscapes and unique ecosystems of Costa Rica. This course fulfills a lab science requirement and is part of the elementary education program map.
    • Credits: Four

London

What: Study Abroad, Psychology and History, Summer 2025.

Where: London, United Kingdom.

When: Approximately two weeks in late June/early July.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Laura Jones (Psychology) or Scott McAleer (History).

Cost: $1,500 plus tuition, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast will be provided. Airfare and single occupancy rooms are included in the price.

Choice: Students will select one of the following options.

  • Option #1: From Shadows to Science: The Evolution of Abnormal Psychology
    • Three-credit course
    • Psychology 219: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
      Dive into the fascinating world of abnormal psychology in this engaging three-credit course that explores mental health's historical, cultural, and scientific dimensions.
  • Option #2: Turning Points in the West: London in the Industrial Revolution and WWII
    • HST 103: History of Western Civilization: 1789 to the Present
      • Alternate: for students who have already successfully completed HST 103, an Independent Study in History option is available. Both are four credits.

Timeline

  • January 17, 2025: Applications are due
  • April 2025: Orientation
  • June - July 2025: Trips

 

Attend an Info Session

Info sessions are currently scheduled for:

  • October 23, 2024 from 3:00pm - 3:50pm on Zoom and in-person (CC-210)
  • October 25, 2024 from 11:00am - 11:50am on  Zoom
  • November 1, 2024 from 12:00pm - 12:50pm on Zoom

Please RSVP here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

We look at several key factors when selecting participants:

  • Academic Standing: You must be in good academic standing to participate.
  • Enrollment Status: Both degree-seeking students and non-degree students (like alumni) are eligible.
  • Program-Specific Criteria: Depending on the trip, faculty leads may have additional requirements related to your major or coursework.

Community members, faculty, staff, and board members are welcome to apply. Priority is given to qualified student applicants when space is limited.

LBCC approves different faculty-led trips that have varying fees and costs.

Each trip has an estimated cost related to the number of students who attend. The more students who register for the trip, the lower the cost.

Trip estimates usually don’t include airfare unless otherwise noted. Activities mentioned in trip itineraries, lodging, and some meals are covered by the trip cost.

You must also consider the cost of attendance to LBCC. Tuition and fees are not included in the trip cost.

Most forms of financial aid, including loans and grants, are available for you to use towards your travel abroad program.

Certain types of aid, including veteran’s benefits and tuition waivers, may only apply to a limited number of LBCC programs. We can help determine which benefits would apply.

If you have other scholarships that you use for your program, you should contact the LBCC Foundation regarding any restrictions.

Sort of! Some of the trips require enrollment in a class, club, or co-curricular, while others will not. Refer to each trip for more detailed information.

Most trips require participants to be currently enrolled as students. Refer to each trip for more detailed information.

Yes! We will assist you in getting the proper paperwork for getting a new passport or for renewing one. Passports can take up to 12 weeks to process, so contact us early if you know you will need to get a new passport issued.

The courses are chosen to work with most degrees. However, contact your advisor for specific information.

Trips will have a variety of lodging options. Examples include hotels, apartments with full kitchens, and host families. Refer to each trip for more detailed information.

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