KENOSHA, WI (01/28/2016)-- Chas Young of Geneseo participated in a J-Term study tour to Costa Rica with Carthage College.
This study tour took students to different sites in Costa Rica to hike, explore, and research the country's incredibly rich natural resources. Students visited research stations, wildlife preserves, and communities to learn about and contribute to the country's conservation efforts. Costa Rica is among the 20 most bio-diverse countries in the world and is a model for other countries because of its successes in sustainable development centering on natural resources and ecotourism.
Costa Rican wildlife biologists and naturalists guided students in birding, batting, and other wildlife watching, including day and night hikes in the forests. The 11-day stay included visits to lowland rainforest, thermal hot springs and waterfalls, cloud forests, and sustainable coffee and chocolate farms. Each student conducted independent research on the trip.
J-Term is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held both on campus and around the world. It's a month to experiment, create and dream. Carthage is ranked No. 4 in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad.
Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation so our students uncover and ignite their true potential. A four-year, private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, the campus has a prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to 150 scholars, 2,500 full-time students, and 400 part-time students.
