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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...
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 small animals, providing needed care and assisting in research vital to conservation work. Beyond the valuable experience gained while working with animals, you'll also learn veterinary Spanish, prepare for application to a vet school, and build your career readiness. But it’s not all work! The program also includes fun exploration and cultural activities, including zip-lining, kayaking, hi...
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
- Costa Rica
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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I loved exploring Costa Rica from the wildlife to local communities and food!
by: Katie-Ann Fu - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Summer SemesterThis 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 ...
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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
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
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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