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Drexel Winter Break in Costa Rica: Sustainable Fashion Culture & Community (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Turrialba, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: Drexel applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: Junior, Pre-Junior, Senior, Sophomore Type of Program: Intensive Course Abroad
Program Description:
Program Overview | Academics | Program Calendar | Program Fee | More Information

Drexel Winter Break in Costa Rica:
Sustainable Fashion Culture & Community

FIM CR ICA 

Program Overview

Fashion is where this course begins — and sustainable enterprise is where it goes. Built around Wearsos, a women-led social enterprise in Costa Rica that transforms retired airline materials into high-end upcycled accessories, this immersive program offers students from any background a firsthand look at how circular economy principles, ethical supply chains, and community empowerment work together in a real, operating business. Through hands-on workshops, volunteer days in the rural artisan community of Mollejones, collaborative sessions with the Wearsos founders, and visits to the CATIE Botanical Garden and Nortico Cacao Farm, every day connects directly to course learning objectives. No fashion background required — only curiosity about what it takes to build something that matters.

Academics

Credit/Registration
Students will be registered for DSMR T380 for 3 credits as a part of their winter term. Students must leave space for these 3 credits in their credit load, or will otherwise be billed for exceeding the 20 credit term maximum. 

Instructor
This program will be led by Chris Baeza (cdb93@drexel.edu), Fashion Industy & Merchadising, Associate Program Director

Program CalendarFIMCRICA

Arrival Date: 12/10/26
Departure Date: 12/16/26
*Students may extend their travel independently before or after program dates.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1

 Arrival, Transfer & Welcome Dinner

Day 2

Wearsos Upcycling Workshop & Circular Economy Lab

Day 3

Community Volunteering & Cultural Exchange — Mollejones

Day 4

CATIE Botanical Garden & Pottery with Marielos

Day 5

Collaborative Design & Impact Project

Day 6

Sustainable Agriculture — Nortico Cacao Farm & Orosi Hot Springs

Day 7

Reflection, Orosi Valley & Departure

Program Fee - $ 3,400CRFIMICA

Due 09/30/2026 - $500 Advance Payment + $25 application fee
Due 11/1/2026 - $2,900 Final Payment
*All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.

Included in Program Fee:

  • 6 nights lodging
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinner
  • Transportation
  • Program activities and excursions
  • On call Insurance for emergency assistance and urgent care

Not Included in Program Fee:

  • Round trip airfare and airport transfers on arrival and departure day
  • ​Passport
  • Some lunches and dinners
  • Visa fee (if applicable)
  • Spending money
ICA Financial Aid: Students may request an Adjusted Cost of Attendance by submitting the ICA program fee and estimated out of pocket expenses listed above to Drexel Central (via askdrexel). Doing so could make students’ eligible for additional financial aid.  Students may also be eligible to apply for Drexel's ICA Scholarships.

More Information

  • US citizens are not required to obtain a visa for entry in Costa Rica. Other nationalities should verify visa requirement on the Costa Rican embassy website.
  • A recommended flight itinerary will be provided. Students are responsible for booking their own airfare.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2027 09/30/2026 10/14/2026 12/10/2026 12/16/2026