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Costa Rica Pre-Vet Summer Semester

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Create a summer of incredible memories on this unique 6-week adventure, working hands-on with animals in beautiful Costa Rica! This program brings you to a tropical country where you’ll work alongside veterinarians and researchers whose job is to help you learn and practice new skills while helping animals in need. You’ll have an amazing opportunity to work with aquatics, exotics, wildlife, and...

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Program Highlights

Spend time living in the rainforest and on the beach in the beautiful Osa Peninsula.

Care for sloths, kinkajous, monkeys, parrots, and other Costa Rican animals.

Study and research wild dolphins and whales.

Assist in dog and cat spay-neuter surgeries.

Research and create enrichments for monkeys.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024, 2025Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study AbroadTop Rated Study Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.8

Total Reviews

1

I loved exploring Costa Rica from the wildlife to local communities and food!

by: Katie-Ann Fu - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Summer Semester
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This experience of traveling to and studying abroad in Costa Rica is truly unforgettable. From living in the middle of the rainforest to exploring jungles, beaches, and the OSA Penninsula (the most biodiverse place in the WORLD), to working with many new animals, I am so grateful for all these new experiences. During these 6 weeks, I was able to learn more about the veterinary field by working with various different species such as kinkajous, sloths, and Amazon parrots while immersing myself in ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024, 2025

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Welcome Dinner

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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