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The grounds of CIAPA are peaceful and provide plenty of common areas for students and faculty to gather. One of the favorite activities of the students is to gather for dinner together on the outside patio dining area. Photo by Jimmy Huck Students and faculty spend much of their academic time in the Academic & Administration Building on the CIAPA campus. The entire campus has high-speed wireless access. Photo by Ludovico Feoli From left to right - Amanda Mclearn-Montz, Jack Mace, Courtney Smith, Porter Reim, Professor Gibson, Lauren Schleiser, Currin Wallis. Annie Gibson Dormitory rooms at the CIAPA are double rooms but separated by a privacy wall. Each student has their own closet, single bed, cabinets and desk space with shared access to a bathroom with shower. Photo by Ludovico Feoli As part of the fall semester program for freshmen and sophomores, the group visits Earth University in Guácimo, Costa Rica, a "non-profit university dedicated to education in the field of agricultural sciences and the rational use of natural resources." Annie Gibson The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción was constructed in the 1560s and is considered one of the oldest churches in Costa Rica. Annie Gibson The Rara Avis Rain Forest Lodge and Reserve is located in the small town of Las Horquetas de Sarapiqui, about 1.5 hours away from San José, and borders the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Zona Protectora La Selva. Photo by Jimmy Huck

Group Dinner at CIAPA

Students on the Summer in Costa Rica Program enjoy dinner on the outside patio.

CIAPA Academic & Administration Building

Approaching the CIAPA Administration Building from the entrance

Early Experience Students at Mexico vs Costa Rica

Students attend the Mexico v. Costa Rica soccer game at the new stadium in San José.

Dorm Room at CIAPA

A typical dormitory room at the CIAPA campus

Early Experience Students Visit Earth University

Students on the Early Experience program pose with their instructor and faculty director, Prof. Annie Gibson.

Early Experience Studies at Iglesia Ujarrás

Students visit the ruins of the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción in Ujarrás, Costa Rica.

Tulane Students Ready for a Hike at the Rara Avis Rain Forest Reserve

One of the highlights of every program to Tulane's CIAPA campus is the weekend trip to the Rara Avis Rain Forest Reserve

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  • November 27th, 2012

    Information Session on Early International Experience Abroad, Fall 2012

    Are you a freshman interested in studying abroad next year? Check out Tulane’s “Early International Experience at CIAPA” in Costa Rica! Come to our information session! Friday, November 30th From 2pm-3pm In Richardson…

About CIAPA

Tulane @ CIAPA

CIAPA is a Tulane-affiliated campus in San José, Costa Rica for academic programs and meetings.

Early International Experience

The Early International Experience @ CIAPA is an exclusive study abroad experience for select freshman and sophomore students at Tulane.

Summer Study Abroad

Since 2000, Tulane has operated a summer study abroad program at the CIAPA campus.

Special Short Term Programs

CIAPA is the perfect location for symposia, conferences, or meetings with Latin American colleagues.

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