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Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public Health

by: Global Works - Travel with Purpose

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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...

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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!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025, 2026Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Development
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Medicine
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European
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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.62

Total Reviews

6

Best people I’ve ever met!

by: Liv Kroeger - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public Health
10

This 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.

Participants with studentsParticipants with local students

Amazing Experience!

by: Jasmine Schwaller - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public Health
10

This 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 Health
10

The 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

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian

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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