SUST 6151 in Costa Rica

Why participate in a SUST 6151? 

SUST 6151 Innovating for Sustainable Impact provides students with an opportunity to work directly with early-stage entrepreneurs in the Perez Zeledon region of Costa Rica. Students will be asked to engage in a series of site visits, interviews, and surveys to develop and test the feasibility of alternative social business models throughout the bulk of their time in Perez Zeledon. At the conclusion of the week, students will be asked to present their best ideas to the local entrepreneurs with which they have been paired, as well as a panel of local experts for feedback. This is a highly immersive, intensive, and self-directed learning process that seeks not only to meaningfully change the perspectives of participating students, but also the lives of individuals within the Perez Zeledon community.

This class is by application only.

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Please complete the following steps:

Attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Session (dates will be emailed to you).
Apply for required travel documents:
It is your responsibility to research and apply for the correct travel document/visa to enter your destination country as an exchange student. Your host school will likely have additional information on what is required. Do NOT delay in applying for your visa, as processing times may be lengthy. If you are not able to obtain your visa in time, you may need to withdraw from in-person exchange
Make travel arrangements:
It is your responsibility to fully understand the requirements to enter your host country and to make appropriate travel arrangements. We strongly encourage students to also purchase trip cancellation insurance, in case you are unable to travel (due to visa delays, unexpected border closures, etc).
Obtain comprehensive travel health insurance.
Submit the online Emergency Contact Form, Risk & Responsibility Waiver Form and Schulich Travel Registry.
Review Pre-Departure slides

For more information:  Contact SUST@schulich.yorku.ca

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