Summer 2026 @ Las Nubes, Costa Rica, Information Session
Discover the Summer 2025 Las Nubes Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica!
From May to August 2025, immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime academic and cultural experience at the Las Nubes EcoCampus, located in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world.
This program offers a wide range of courses across disciplines—each combining academic learning with hands-on engagement in Costa Rica’s communities, landscapes, and ecosystems.
Students can choose from the following exciting courses:
– Environmental Arts and Food Sovereignty (ENVS 4810B) – May 4–13 | Professor Martha Stiegman
– Global Eco-Arts Residency (PANF 3030/5030) – May 15–24 | Professors Laura Levin & Brandon Vickerd
– Changing Natures: Environmental and Social History in Costa Rica (AP/HIST 4083) – June 7–16 | Professor Jennifer Bonnell
– Conservation and Development for Social-Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing (ENVS 4810A) – June 18–27 | Professor Felipe Montoya
– Educating for a Sustainable Future (EDUC/EDST 3700 | EDUC 5444) – June 29–July 8 | Professor Steve Alsop
– Narratives in/of Costa Rica: Individuals, Communities, and their Voices (GL/SP/COMS 4608) – July 14–23 | Professor Maria Constanza Guzmán
– Managing for Sustainability (AP/ADMS 4971) – July 25–August 3 | Professor Joel Marcus
– Social Determinants of Global Health: Exploring Health and Aging in Costa Rica (HH/GH 4924) – August 5–14 | Professor Brad Meisner
Beyond the classroom, you’ll connect with local communities, discover Costa Rica’s vibrant culture, and explore its tropical ecosystems—all while earning academic credit.
Don’t miss this unique chance to make Summer 2025 meaningful, unforgettable, and transformative!
Important Dates & Registration Instructions
Step 1: Check your eligibility here [Non-York students must request a letter of permission from their home institution –see details under the ‘information for non-York students on our website] & and attend an information session.
Step 2: Save your spot (Deadline: January 23, 2026)
Courses are capped at 25 students. Spots are considered on a first come first serve basis.
Step 3: Enroll in the course(s), submit forms and program fee, and attend a mandatory session
For details on registration and eligibility, visit YorkU.ca/Go/CostaRica