Indigenous Learning in Costa Rica
Summary
In partnership with North Island College (NIC) in British Colombia and the Costa Rica Global Learning Programs (CRGLP), NSCC students will participate in a one-week global skills opportunity focused on Indigenous identity. The program will consist of site visits in Costa Rica focused on learning about indigenous culture, travel to a local Indigenous community to exchange learning, local crafting and other cultural activities.
The program is open to all students who identify as Indigenous and will be held over March Break 2025.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes from tasks and projects in an international setting.
- Outline the benefits of cross-cultural collaboration for work-related projects and tasks.
- Build evidence of experiences and new learning (both personal and industry related) for portfolio development and the education of others.
- Assess safety and risk pertaining to international travel to make informed decisions about traveling abroad.
- To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and Costa Rica.
Timeline
Subject to change
November 18, 2024 - Applications launched
December 13, 2024 - Application deadline
January 2025 - Student selection
February 2025 - Online pre-departure course begins
March 2025 - Pre-departure conference
March 8 - 15, 2025 - Indigenous Learning Program in Costa Rica (over March Break)
April 2025 - Evaluation and reflection
Fall 2025 - Celebration of learning
Student Eligibility
This program is open to Indigenous students from any program (must be full-time) at NSCC with an interest in culture, identity and travel. Students must be in good academic standing. Some international learning programs can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) Procedures | NSCC. Students interested in this process should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course outcomes.Travel advice and advisories
The Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories will help you make informed decisions about safe travel while you are outside of Canada.
Review travel advisories for this country
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Program Fee (includes airfare, local accommodations, in-country ground transportation, program activities and some meals) - NSCC responsibility | $500 |
| Passport and any associated travel documents & fees (if having to apply for one) - Student responsibility | $200 |
| Guard.me travel insurance (mandatory purchased through Guard.me). - NSCC responsibility | $100 |
| Immunizations & prescriptions (cost will vary depending on individual) - Student responsibility | $200 - $500 |
| Transportation to and from Halifax airport (depending on location) - Student responsibility | $200 |
| Other meals and incidentals (will vary depending on individual) - Student responsibility | $200 |
| Items of personal nature, tourism activities and excursions outside of the program and souvenirs (varies depending on individual) - Student responsibility | $200 |