" 2008 Program: INEX Summer University Costa Rica, with focus on Sustainable Development "

• Thematic framework: Education
• Geographical outreach: International
• Types of project: Developing networks
  

• Beneficiary countries:
  - European Union
  - Costa Rica
  - USA
  
  
• Main responsible:
  Philipp Schoeffmann
  Stauffergasse 43
  Vienna
  Austria

Summary of the activities
The INEX Summer University Costa Rica covers two business courses, project work as well as an intensive language program and culture related sessions. There are no Spanish language skills required for ISU Costa Rica programs. Apart from the language classes, all courses are taught in English. A premium study experience in Central America, and a leading program in teaching sustainable development and intercultural learning.

INEX sends students to Costa Rica – to learn at one of Central America’s best universities (and receive credits), engage in challenging projects, broaden their horizons and help the community. Together with academic and commercial partner institutions INEX provides a comprehensive learning adventure with business visits, academic courses, business projects and Spanish language training in order to better communicate within the Latin American environment.

Being all over the media, sustainable development has become the major challange of our decade. INEX promotes the cofluence of three dimensions: Environmental protection, Social Learning and Economic Progress. We bring together tomorrow's economic leaders and the corporate world with developing communities, not only initiating mutual knowledge transfer but also taking action!
"A life-changing experience. Eye-opening and rewarding. I recommend INEX programs to every highaiming student." Lukas Mayer, Student of ISU 08.2007

More information: http://www.inex-association.org/ISU/courses.htm

Main partners
- Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT); San Jose, Costa Rica
- Various Universities in Europe and the USA
- NGOs and partner organizations in Europe and Central America (e.g. AIESEC, Ecosocial Forum Europe, Costa Rican government agencies, etc.)