Geography 2990: Natural History of Costa Rica
Spring Break 2008 - March 7-16

Application Instructions

Please print this page and write in black ink.
Provide proper payment as outlined in Section B and if paying by check, make it payable to
Dixie State College Travel Study.

Be sure you have read the Payment schedule and refund policy set forth in this application.
Be sure to read and sign the enclosed Agreement and Release.
Get your passport at http://travel.state.gov

Return form to: Kelly Bringhurst
Dixie State College
225 S. 700 E.
St. George, UT 84770
kbringhurst@dixie.edu
office: 435-652-7768
FAX: 435-656-4022


Part A Personal Data


Name:
Street address:
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone # (day)
Telephone # (night)
E-mail address:
Citizen of:

Date of Birth:

Male/Female

Passport No.

(passports must not expire within 6 months after date of entry into Costa Rica)

 

I wish to share a room with _________________ or please assign a roommate.

 

Emergency contact while abroad:
Relationship:
Name:
Street address:
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone # (day)
Telephone # (night)


 


Part B Payment

Course fee of $2095 covers transportation to and from St. George, Utah to Costa Rica,
travel within Costa Rica, lodging in Costa Rica, meals in Costa Rica, and scheduled activities.
It does not cover normal Dixie State College tuition and fees, meals while in transit to

Costa Rica, snacks or drinks between meals, optional activities,
Costa Rican departure tax (currently $26) or incidental personal expenses.

All payments are to be paid to the Dixie State College Cashiers Office,
Account:
USH600-750200

Deposit:

A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due by October 26, 2007.
This deposit is paid to the airline and tour company in Costa Rica, and reserves your space.

Final Payment is due by December 14, 2007.


Part C Health and Diet Information

List any medication you are taking (this is for emergency purposes only and will be confidential.)


Traveling in the jungles of Costa Rica requires a great deal of physical mobility.
Do you feel that you are able and willing to perform the essential functions of
studying abroad with or without accommodation?

If with an accommodation, please describe the accommodation that you would
need and how this would enable you to participate.


Do you have any allergies or chronic ailments that the Program Coordinator should be aware of?


Do you have any special dietary needs? If so please describe:


Part D Agreement

RESPONSIBILITIES & CONDITIONS:  Dixie State College and its agents, affiliates, cooperating airlines and agencies act only in the capacity of agents in all matters of transportation and tour operation, and their liability is limited to the terms of the airline tickets and land accommodation contracts.  They are not liable for any delays, inconveniences, accidents, expense, or mishap of any kind whatsoever resulting entirely, or in part, from the negligence of others or from causes beyond their control.  They can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, or other causes.  Losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger since tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated.  Personal travel insurance is strongly recommended.  The right is reserved to substitute accommodations or modes of transportation and to make changes in the itinerary when necessary.  On tours of this type, it is not possible to accommodate persons with health problems or physical disabilities which limit walking or other activities.  One must assume the risks inherent in foreign travel to less developed areas of the world.  It is the passenger’s responsibility to judge the appropriateness of these travel activities in conjunction with his/her physician.  Dixie State College and affiliates take no responsibility for special arrangements or problems incurred by passengers physically unable to participate in planned activities, or with special dietary needs.  No refund can be made for absence from the tour.  The right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a tour member for any reason which affects the operation of the tour or the rights and welfare or enjoyment of the other tour members.

The price of the tour is based on current tariffs and exchange rates and is subject to adjustment in the event of any change therein.  Baggage is at the owner’s risk entirely.  If the entire program must be canceled, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund.

I have given truthful information, and agree to fully participate in the program.


Signature _________________________________  Date _________________

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For more information contact Kelly Bringhurst: kbringhurst@dixie.edu