Class Meetings:

Summer 2007 students meet for classes on Monday evenings from 8 to 9:20 PM from June 4th to August 6th

 

Recommended websites:

About San Luis Biological Field Station

    http://www.uga.edu/costarica/campus.htm

Vender for travel insurance

    http://www.travelex-insurance.com/

Rainforest Action Network

    http://www.ran.org/

 

What to Pack for Costa Rica

Passport

copy of passport

copy of insurance policy

emergency contact sheet

insurance info

Field notebook

Pencils and pens

Textbooks

Some cash

ATM card and/or credit card

Lightweight long, short-sleeved shirts and long pants (not jeans) (50% cotton & 50% polyester, if possible)

shorts

T-shirts

Windbreaker & sweater/sweatshirt

swimsuit

rain jacket

Hat

shoes with treads that can get muddy or are water resistant

sneakers (that can get muddy & that you could throw away)

socks (cotton & 30% polyester, if possible)

a lightweight water bottle (essential)

sunscreen

mosquito repellent

Immodium (for any gastrointestinal upset)

Aspirin/tylenol

medicine and presrciptions

toiletries

flashlight & batteries (lightweight!)

reading light

binoculars

camera & extra film or memory(bring in plastic, sealable bag)

light weight hip pack (optional)

day pack

travel alarm clock

snacks