Blakely Graham studies abroad during Interim 2018

2018 Jan 22

Blakely Graham is is studying abroad in Costa Rica while participating in the Interim course: Exploring Costa Rica's Rich Biodiversity. This course will focus on ecology and conservation biology in Costa Rica. Students will learn about responsible tourism, food sovereignty, and sustainability practices while participating in nature walks/forest hikes, field trips to agricultural projects and trail improvement work. As a final project, students will create a photo and essay book about biodiversity and conservation efforts in Costa Rica.

Interim permits students and professors to concentrate for the month of January on a single study project of his or her choosing. Interim projects are designed to move beyond traditional classroom courses and teaching methods, to consider important topics in relevant ways and places, to observe issues in action, to develop capacities for independent learning, and to encourage the responsible self-direction of educational development.