Engineering Innovation Costa Rica Spring Break Trip
Join us for an unforgettable journey to Costa Rica, exclusively for first-year engineering majors! This trip is part of the EGR 103 Engineering Innovation course. Students who are interested in the trip will take EGR 103 in their second semester.
- On this trip, you will visit projects such as the Celsia wind turbine, Los Negro Hydroelectric plan, the Miravalles geothermal power plant.
- Enjoy cultural and recreational activities such as hiking Arenal Volcano and Cloud Forest and enjoying hot springs and Manuel Antonio.
- Learn to apply your experiences from EGR 103 to onsite field study in Costa Rica.
Don't miss this chance to blend education with adventure and explore engineering innovation in one of the most sustainable and beautiful destinations on earth!
Faculty-Led
Travel with your classmates and professor.
Learn About Costa Rica
A country that is moving toward “Carbon Neutrality” faster than any other country in the world.
Saturday, March 15: Arrive in CR. Transfer to Fortuna. Hot Springs @ Los Lagos
Sunday, March 16: Asis Wildlife Rescue Center. Don Juan´s Eco Farm. Local Hot Springs
Monday, March 17: Transfer to Monteverde. Lunch Monteverde Cloud Forest. Night Hike
Tuesday, March 18: Transfer to Guayabo de Bagaces. Lunch. Visit Canalate HydroPower Project
Wednesday, March 19: Visit CoopeGuanacaste WindFarm + BioMass Project Talk. Lunch. Visit CoopeGuanacaste Solar Farm.
Thursday, March 20: Visit Cerro Mogote Wind Farm Transfer to Manuel Antonio.
Friday, March 21: Manuel Antonio NP. Lunch. Transfer to San Jose
Saturday, March 22: Depart to USA
Last year's cost of the program was $2,800.
What is included in the cost:
- International medical insurance and 24/7 emergency support for the duration of the program.
- Health, safety, and cultural orientation upon arrival.
- Lodging in hotels and ECO lodges.
- Two meals per day.
- Entrance fees and transportation for all programmed activities.
What is not included in the cost:
- Flights: Students can travel to Costa Rica on any airline. Professor Hart will share her flight plans so that students can choose to travel with her if they choose.
