Program Type: TTU Faculty-Led

Language of Instruction: English

Faculty Leader: Jyoti Sharma

Housing: Field Station

Study Abroad Counselor(s): Group Advising Session

Scholarship(s) Available

• Military and Veteran Program (MVP) Aid Available
• Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship

• Architecture
• Art
• Biology
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Global Studies
• Natural Resource Management
• Nutrition
• Permaculture
• Plant & Soil Science
• Sustainability

• Maymester (Budget Sheet)

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Minimum Classification: Sophomore

Join this immersive, cross-disciplinary learning-by-doing Maymester experience in sustainability education while nestled in a peaceful environment at a permaculture ecolodge! Educational modules will include learning in a natural classroom, hands-on experience in permaculture homesteading, along with excursions highlighting the rich natural history, local culture, local food production, and wilderness medicine.
 
Don’t miss out on this experiential learning opportunity to earn required or elective credit the Pura Vida way! (Pura Vida is Costa Rica’s signature phrase and it means ‘pure life’). This course also counts toward the new cross-campus TTU Minor in Sustainability that is open to students from all colleges.

Interested in learning more about the site you will be staying? Find the video library here. 
 

Start your application by clicking the ‘Start Application’ link above

 

A budget estimate will be available soon. Apply for scholarships to cover all or most of the costs of the program. Program fee includes all on-farm costs (lodging, meals, ground transport in the country). This is one of the most affordable Study Abroad opportunities at TTU, and open to all students. It also counts toward the TTU-wide Sustainability Minor. For more information, reach out to Dr. Sharma at jyotsna.sharma@ttu.edu.

 

Apply for scholarships, and also use other online resources to find funding support from your College or organizations you are part of!

 

Scholarships are available to cover all or most of the cost.

 

Check out the TTU-wide Sustainability Minor.

COURSES OFFERED:

• PSS 4001 - Permaculture Field School
• PSS 4312 - Permaculture Field School
• PSS 6001 - Graduate Credit Permaculture Field School 

PROGRAM DATES

• May 14th, 2025 - May 25th, 2025

PROGRAM OPEN TO

• All TTU students

ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEE: 

• TBD

PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

• Lodging and meals on the farm
• Learning modules at the fam
• Excursions
• Local transportation while in Costa Rica

PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• TTU tuition and fees
• Airfare to/from San Jose
• Insurance ($2.57/day)
• Education Abroad fee ($350)
• Meals in San Jose
• Personal spending money

FOR MORE INFORMATION: