ON THIS PAGE Overview Policies Preparation In-Country Travel Links Sustainable Living

Section Overview
This section of the web site contains information for potential and current participants. It contains an extensive amount of information needed in preparation of your hands-on learning experience. Because we have put significant effort into providing answers to frequently asked questions here, we request that you review this section thoroughly before contacting us. The information is organized into four sub-pages as follows:

Page 1: Policies (jump to page)
Page one outlines Earth Education International policies, to which all participants must agree in order to apply to participate in any offering (see Admission Documentation). All participants will be held responsible for knowing these policies and acting accordingly. Please read this page carefully before signing the participation agreement. If, after reviewing the contents you still have questions, please contact us.

		Academic Policies			Residence Policies
		Financial Policies			Participant Conduct

Page 2: Preparation & Orientation (jump to page)
Page two provides detailed information for participants on how to prepare for their upcoming experience. It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with this information as soon as you have been accepted. The page contains the following:

		Early Preparation			Packing
		Pre-Departure Orientation			Departure

Page 3: In-Country Information (jump to page)
Page three includes specific information on what to expect after your arrival in Costa Rica. Thus, it will also help you to prepare. It is highly recommended that this information be studied prior to departure, although it may also serve as a reference during the program. The page provides information on:

		Adjusting to life in Costa Rica			Shopping
		Your Homestay Family			Transportation & Recreational Travel
		Banking and Expenses			Communications
		Food			MediaBlog Postings

Page 4: Travel Links (jump to page)
Page four is provided to encourage participants to learn more about the country and region that they will visit. Each of the three parts contain links for the country including the government, travel & tourism, history, weather & climate, and on-line newspapers. We recommended that participants review these sites and/or other appropriate sources as necessary prior to arrival. Included on the page are:

Central America Travel Guides
		Nicaragua Links			Costa Rica Links			Panama Links

Health & Safety

Travel Resources

Page 5: Sustainable Living Resources (jump to page)
Page five provides participants, alumni, and others a centralized location for resources about how to live more sustainably. It is comprised of local resources (internal to EEI and throughout Costa Rica), sustainable living guides, tools, written materials, and other organizations.

		Local Resources			Written Materials
		Sustainable Living Guides			Organizations & Other Resources
		Sustainability Tools

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