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 (June 12-21, 2025) 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.
This 5-Week Summer Session (May 27th - July 1st) includes two weeks of on-line coursework prior to travel. Pre-trip, self-paced content with one synchronous Zoom session per week on Thursday evenings will combine conceptual foundations with logistical details to ensure we are all ready to make the most of our rainforest adventure. Post trip sessions (one week in-person in the San Antonio community after our return) are devoted to exploring sustainability and intentional living in San Antonio. These afternoons have taken us to events, organizations, and places like CSA Farms, PEACE Center San Antonio, Confluence Park, Gardopia Gardens, and Yoga in the Park. Subsidy by Honors College means that the program cost of just $500 is inclusive of air fare, in-country travel, lodging, and meals.
Costa Rica
Application and Program Dates
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Application open |
2/3/2025 |
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Info sessions |
2/13/2025 -- https://utsa.zoom.us/j/93725529106 3/3/2025 -- https://utsa.zoom.us/j/93953782572 |
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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 |
3/21/2025 |
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Acceptance Notifications: |
3/24/2025 |
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Proof of Passport & |
Within 2 weeks of acceptance, no later than 3/31/2025 |
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Summer 5-week Class |
May 27 - July 1, 2025 |
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Dates in Costa Rica |
June 12-21, 2025 |
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This program will be led by UTSA Honors College Instructor, Mr. Eliot Howard. Please email him at eliot.howard@utsa.edu for more information.
The class application is open for rolling acceptance and will close as of March 21st but the course may fill before that final deadline - so don't wait too long.
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.
