Intentional and Sustainable Living in Costa Rica
Meet a red-eyed tree frog, a blue morpho butterfly, and a blooming a bird of paradise. Learn and practice sustainable farming and yoga in the tropical rainforest! Our ten-day international experience (May 15-24) gives students the opportunity to learn and practice intentional and sustainable living on a working agro-ecological ranch on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.
Program Details
Our destination is Rancho Margot: www.ranchomargot.com, where students will be hands-on with the biodiversity of the rainforest, renewable energy systems in practice, and mind-body experiential learning. The goal of the course is to immerse students in different approaches of what it means to live intentionally and sustainably in local and global communities.
The program runs from May 15 – 24th with pre-trip meetings in late April and early May. Subsidy by Honors College means that the program cost of just $750 is inclusive of air fare, in-country travel, lodging, and meals.
This program will be led by UT San Antonio Honors Associate Dean, Gina Amatangelo. Please email her with questions: gina.amatangelo@utsa.edu.
The class application is open for rolling acceptance and will close as of February 20, but the course may fill before that final deadline - so don't wait too long.
Costa Rica
Application and Program Dates
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Application open |
December 4, 2025 |
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Info sessions |
More Information Coming Soon! |
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Rolling review/admission - apply early for best chance of acceptance |
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All encouraged to apply before Gilman Scholarship deadline, 3/6/2025 |
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Applications close |
February 20, 2026 |
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Acceptance Notifications: |
March 1, 2026 |
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Proof of submitted passport application & |
March 17, 2026 |
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Passport information due: |
April 3 |
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Dates in Costa Rica: |
May 15 – 24 |
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Opportunities within the Honors College
The Honors College offers students the opportunity to participate in a number of different programs to further expand knowledge, especially in the realms of professional development, leadership development, and public service. Special programs are fully integrated into the Honors College curriculum, making credit transfer simple and ensuring that students are working toward Honors requirements.
