Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC), CEM/BC majors

Recommended Virginia Tech Faculty-Led Program

Service-Learning Project in Turrialba, Costa Rica.

Language of Instruction: English

Program Term: Spring + May travel

 This program is hosted by the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. Students will meet with the chosen partner via video conferencing to plan and coordinate the design, material purchases, and social interaction prior to going abroad. Students will learn and practice skills related to construction safety, means & methods, quality control, and productivity. The course includes skills labs so the students can receive hands-on training related to the work that will take place in the field.

Learn more about the program here.

Contact Charles Smith at cjs@vt.edu for more information

Featured Third-Party Provider

THE GREEN PROGRAM is a special partner for study abroad connected with the Green Engineering minor program at VT. You can go on one of the TGP programs and earn VT credit (instead of transfer credit) toward the Green Engineering minor. Students need to apply to the GREEN PROGRAM and then submit a SCHOLARSHIP application soon after.

Contact Drs. Sean McGinnis at smcginn@vt.edu, or Lindy Cranwell at lindycra@vt.edu to learn how to receive VT credit for a TGP program abroad.

Application deadline 2/17/2023

Please refer to Virginia Tech’s High-Risk Travel website for current policies and procedures on international travel.