Check back in December 2012 for specific information regarding
summer 2013 courses. You may also get more information on winter and summer courses through Maderas RFC.
All information posted below, except dates, is still relevant for future courses.
Last update: May 17, 2012 NEW POST CDC Travel Advisory Webpage linked
NEW POST Expanded Packing List
NEW POST Expanded Packing List
Project Ideas Due June 1!
Send brief descriptions of two project ideas, including topic, a hypothesis, what data you would collect, how you might collect it, and what you might find when you have completed your study. This bibliography may help you get started.
Packing List
This list is not exhaustive; check the expanded list for more detail
Travel Dates
Book your flight dates:
June 21st to San Jose, Costa Rica (airport identifier: SJO). July 17th back home (unless you want to extend your stay in Costa Rica). **you do _not_ need a special visa for this trip** We will all be in country on tourist visas. Panorama Travel NEW!
You are welcome to use the travel agency used by the MRC. Let them know you are with MRC when you contact them. They can take the guesswork out of making travel plans to Costa Rica!
Panorama Travel 8370 W. Flagler St., Suite 240 Miami, Florida 33144 Tel. 305-220-9608 http://www.pantrav.net/ |
Required Texts
Required Readings
Academic Integrity Policy
All students are expected to follow policies regarding academic integrity outlined in the Washington University Policies and Procedures pages found on the University’s website at (http://www.wustl.edu/policies/undergraduate-academic-integrity.html). Policies and penalties regarding academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and inappropriate conduct are outlined therein.
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Health Info for Travel to Costa Rica from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) posts travel information by country, including travel advisories, immunization recommendations, and general information on their website. Access the page for Costa Rica here.
Emergency Contacts
Maderas Rainforest Conservancy
PO Box 55-7159 Miami FL 33255-7159 (305) 666-9932 [email protected] www.maderasrfc.org Contact Info for La Suerte Field Station
Address: Estación Biológica La Suerte, Cariari, Pococí, Limón, Costa Rica, Central America.
Tell family and friends to send mail during the first weeks of the class or it may not get there in time. Phone: The station's phone is 011-506-2200- 4201 and is to be used ONLY FOR EMERGENCIES. If friends and relatives need to get in touch with you regarding an emergency, please ask them to call during meals. We do not have a paging system. Meal times are 7:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (Central Time). Let your family know that no news from you means good news. Parents and family are welcome to contact the Office in Miami for questions, updates and news, if any (305) 666-9932.
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