Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 64.03
Liaison Katie Beitz
Submission Date March 3, 2023

STARS v2.2

Oklahoma State University
AC-5: Immersive Experience

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Kristeena Blaser
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Services
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Does the institution offer at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program that is one week or more in length?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s) offered by the institution:
Sustainability and Environmental Studies in Costa Rica

Designed for American students, this program at the Instituto San Joaquín de Flores offers student unparalleled insight into the biodiversity of Costa Rica and the country’s efforts to promote sustainability.

Students will experience firsthand the beauty of Costa Rica’s flora and fauna while interacting with “ticos” (as Costa Ricans refer to themselves) within their host families, during a 4-week internship placement, and while enjoying cultural activities.

The program culminates with the completion of a 4-week internship, upon which students receive a certificate that can be presented to their home university for credit evaluation. Students can choose to focus on one of the following themes:

Turtle protection
Rehabilitation of wild animals
Species cataloging
Protected areas conservation
Beach cleaning

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