Tuesday, February 15 2022, 12pm Info Sessions on Zoom Costa Rica: The Science History and Culture of Chocolate Visit Costa Rica on this two-week adventure and experience the horticultural practices and processes involved in sustainable chocolate production! Through field visits, discussions with farmers, lectures, and labs, you will expand your view of cacao production and processing. In your study of chocolate production and the science behind it, you will: Visit production farms where cacao is grown Handle and taste fresh cacao Tour chocolate manufacturing facilities Experience and participate in all the steps it takes to go from bean to bar Other opportunities include a visit to Arenal Volcano, hike to a waterfall, and visit the National Museum Details Dates: May 16-27, 2022 Course: FDST 4160 or 6160, 2 credits Application deadline: February 15th **Admission is rolling and this program may fill up before the Feb. 15th deadline. Apply soon if you are interested! Program fee: $2,325 + Tuition/Fees + Airfare (HOPE/Zell will cover tuition. Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition) Info Sessions: February 3rd at 5:30-6:00pm https://zoom.us/j/91446509207?pwd=cUFGQzNlZ0p1VVcxbEdUWlplcVBudz09 Meeting ID: 914 4650 9207 Passcode: 904568 February 10th at 5:30-6:00pm https://zoom.us/j/91446509207?pwd=cUFGQzNlZ0p1VVcxbEdUWlplcVBudz09 Meeting ID: 914 4650 9207 Passcode: 904568 Contact If you have any questions about the program, please contact the program director, Dr. Jose Reyes. jireyes@uga.edu Scholarships OGE General Scholarship (open to all UGA students studying abroad): Deadline February 15 OGE has a scholarship for programs in Central America and the Caribbean. If you apply for this scholarship, your chances of receiving funding are high. Their general scholarship consists of one application but many scholarship opportunities. CAES International Travel Scholarship ($800), due March 1. This scholarship is only available to CAES students. UGA Experiential Learning Scholarship, open to all UGA students completing an EL-approved activity, including study abroad programs. Deadline February 15 Additional CAES scholarship opportunities (CAES students only) Office of Sustainability: Brittany Fox Watts Scholarship UGA Disability Resource Center Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship prioritizes underrepresented students National study abroad scholarship databases