Eco Lens on Costa Rica
Sociology and Photography
with a case study on Costa Rica
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Application
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How do I apply?
Initial interest in the integrated course appears to far exceed the 16 spaces available for this course; thus, to make the process fair to all, students will be selected for the "Eco Lens on Costa Rica" integrated course according to the following criteria:
[1] Fill out an initial Questionnaire in one of our informational sessions
or download this Questionnaire and mail to:
University of Maine at Augusta
att: Robert Rainey
Jewett Hall
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
[2] Submit an online application before Friday, November 1st
at 5 pm. This form includes a list of questions and requires a 500 word essay. [ SUBMIT ESSAY ELECTRONICALLY ]
[3] Meeting pre-requisites for all courses.
[4] Demonstrating academic fit-- both courses fulfill credits/requirements in a student's degree program.
All eligible students will be notified by Wednesday Nov. 6th at which time they are registered in both courses. Selected students will meet as a group with UMA administration and faculty to sign documents and photocopy passports on Friday 11/22 on the Augusta campus—RRSC Room 127.
REQUIRED ESSAY:
Complete a short essay (500 words) addressing the following:
Please describe and explain how your education has prepared you to take this integrated course. And, how will this integrated course experience augment your education at UMA (and/or how do both classes fit into your program of study?)?
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IMPORTANT...Please have your 500 word essay written prior to applying. Copy your essay in the application text box and submit. Please email robert.rainey@maine.edu if you do not receive confirmation in 24 hours.
Class Schedule
SPRING 2020
Courses meet online and on the following four Fridays from 12-6pm:
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Jan 31
Feb 22
Mar 6
May 1
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on the Augusta Campus-RRSC
Rm127
Costa Rica Travel dates+Info
Spring Break
March 13-21, 2020
Proposed Flight Info
Current flights roundtrip Boston to San Jose, Costa Rica
[ note flights could change ]
Depart Thurs 3/13
Dep. Boston 5am
Arr. San Jose, Costa Rica 12:45pm
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Return Sat 3/21
Dep. San Jose, Costa Rica, 10:20am
Arr. Boston 7:20pm