Enjoy pura vida—the simple things in life—with the laid-back and optimistic Costa Rican people, who are passionate about the natural beauty of their country. Monteverde is one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries in the tropics, attracting biologists from all over the world. Imagine waking up to the calls of howler monkeys and mist rolling in before you trek into the cloud forest each day for class or fieldwork. With the increasing threats to natural habitats earth-wide, spending time studying and researching existing ecological treasures is more important than ever. In Monteverde, you will arrive a student and return home with the skills and portfolio of a scientist.
Invest in your future
You can afford to study abroad
Financial aid, grants, and scholarships can be used for all of your costs. Some programs even cost less than staying at UC. Studying abroad is the investment in your future that you can't afford to miss.
Questions about study abroad?
Get Application Support
Connect with our advising team to get your questions answered and start planning your study abroad experience:
- Interactive workshops: Attend a live Thursday session of A Beginner's Guide to UCEAP to set goals, explore academic and funding resources, and prepare your application.
- Drop-in advising: Join casual virtual Q&A sessions available Monday through Friday to speak with region-specific advisors and learn alongside fellow students.
- One-on-one appointments: Book an individual virtual session with an advisor for general questions or specialized guidance focused on your target region.
- UC campus advisors: Meet with advisors at your home UC campus for guidance on academic planning, major credit petitions, campus financial aid, and registration.
There's no way to highlight all the skills and shifts in character I've adopted as a result of studying abroad in such a biodiverse and welcoming country. The opportunity to study abroad will allow you the time and encouragement for optimal learning and growth. You will inevitably return to the US with more knowledge than you thought possible.
