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Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public Health
Get hands-on experience in the fields of pre-med and public health! Aid in the improvement of Costa Rica's public health through clean water projects and educational outreach. Work side by side with physicians and healthcare professionals to expand your knowledge and understanding of these fields. Amazing and rewarding service work is complemented by explorations of natural wonders; fly through th...
Get hands-on experience in the fields of pre-med and public health! Aid in the improvement of Costa Rica's public health through clean water projects and educational outreach. Work side by side with physicians and healthcare professionals to expand your knowledge and understanding of these fields. Amazing and rewarding service work is complemented by explorations of natural wonders; fly through the lush forests of Costa Rica with a ziplining tour and more! Students collaborate with local community members and partners on vital sanitation and hygiene projects, which have been selected by the communities. For one, they help with the construction of health centers and other service projects. In addition to service work, Global Works participants also take an active role in assisting medical ...
Program Highlights
Earn about 45 community service hours through community collaboration!
Gain hands-on experience in traditional and alternative medicine!
Zip-line through the beautiful and lush forests of Costa Rica!
Create lifelong friendships and practice your Spanish!
Explore the natural wonders of Costa Rica!
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Quick Details
- Costa Rica
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Development
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Medicine
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- American
- Asian
- Australian
- Canadian
- European
Program Reviews
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Best people I’ve ever met!
by: Liv Kroeger - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public HealthThis trip brought me close with not only the other kids, but the communities in Costa Rica. I am still in contact with all of my trip-mates and with my host family. The people I met and experiences I had are things that I will never forget. I learned so much about how lucky I am to be who I am and have access to healthcare when so many people struggle to even see a doctor. They were always so grateful for our presence and the joy everyone felt the whole trip is unforgettable.
Amazing Experience!
by: Jasmine Schwaller - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public HealthThis trip was a beautiful and life changing experience. I was blown away by the opportunities I was able to have and people I met. My Spanish improved and I have a better understanding of the clinics in Costa Rica. The people I met on this trip were absolutely amazing and I made lifelong friends. One of the best parts was staying in the home stays with a family that spoke only Spanish. Getting to take a look into the daily life of people in a totally different living situation was eye opening fo...
Great pre-med experience in Costa Rica
by: Jack Yates - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public HealthThe program was amazing, it was very cohesive and easy to navigate. The staff was very fun to talk to and hangout with. They were great people and very protective of us, but they also gave us the freedom we need as teenagers. We got to go to clinics and shadow them and throw ourselves into the language and the culture. The people in the village that we met at the homestays were so nice to us and they honestly felt like a second family to me. My best advice to people joining is that I know no mat...
Program Details
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Hiking
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025, 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
- Asian
- Australian
- Canadian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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