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Costa Rica

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Experience Pura Vida

Study abroad in Costa Rica and experience pura vida – pure life – for yourself. Ranked the happiest country in the world several times by the Happy Planet Index and most recently by National Geographic, Costa Rica is home to one of only five “blue zones” on earth according to the Blue Zone Organization. 蓝色区域是最长寿人类的家园, 哥斯达黎加的尼科亚半岛恰好是其中之一. 有一件事是明确的:哥斯达黎加人知道生活得好的秘诀. 和他们呆在一起，你自己可能就会明白了. This incredible Central American country has become a popular destination for rural, eco, 探险旅游, 原因很容易理解. 作为世界上生物多样性最丰富的国家之一, Costa Rica provides an astonishing range of environments to explore and species to encounter. 你可以在这个国家的任何一个海岸观看小海龟孵化, “空中漫步”穿过蒙特韦德雨林的吊桥, 学习在美丽的海滩上冲浪. 去圣何塞漂流, 在雨林空中缆车上近距离观察巨嘴鸟和金刚鹦鹉, 然后在前往阿雷纳尔火山的途中骑马穿过农田. 去哥斯达黎加的加勒比海珊瑚礁潜水, 滑索穿过茂密的森林树冠, 沿着拉福图纳瀑布的岩石表面向下喷射. This country overflows with natural beauty and opportunities to experience the great outdoors in exciting and memorable ways.  

Cities of Costa Rica

Cities of Costa Rica

San José

San José, the capital city of Costa Rica blends urban life and natural beauty; more than 800 miles of coastline and acres of lush rainforests lie just a short drive from this diverse metropolitan center.
Population
288,000
Summer Temp
78°F (26°C)
Winter Temp
78°F (26°C)
Geography
Temperate Plateau
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如果你对可持续发展和环保主义充满热情, study abroad in Costa Rica to learn more about how to run a truly green country. Ranked second in the World Energy Council’s energy trilemma index in 2013, 哥斯达黎加在环境友好方面处于世界领先地位. 百分之三十的森林是保护区, 93%的电力来自可再生能源. 哥斯达黎加希望到2021年成为第一个碳中和国家. Considering this small nation contains five percent of the world’s biodiversity and acts as a pioneer in sustainability efforts, 这是研究环境科学的理想场所. 来哥斯达黎加，你不用找很远的地方就能找到好吃的. Enjoy a cold, fresh coconut on the beach, cut open on the spot when you buy them from street vendors. 你可以直接喝果汁，也可以直接吃带壳的果肉. 试试把你的琵琶琴和哥斯达黎加酸橘汁腌鱼搭配, a traditional seafood dish served throughout Latin America in different variations. Costa Rica, 像许多其他中美洲和南美洲国家一样, offers access to exotic fruits you won’t find back home: marañón (cashew fruit), passionfruit, pitaya (dragonfruit), 还有guanábana (soursop)等等. Pick some up at your local open-air market, a great place to practice your Spanish with the locals. Spend an afternoon talking to a new friend over world-famous Costa Rican coffee in a local café. 晚饭时间到了, dig into a delectable casado plate to experience a traditional Costa Rican meal, 最好是和寄宿家庭合租.  

Popular Programs

Popular Programs

西班牙语，文科 & 环境科学

西班牙语，文科 & 环境科学

Veritas University

Improve your fluency, 钻研当地文化, and learn about environmental issues in a country known for its amazing biodiversity. 为所有西班牙语水平设计, you’ll take at least one Spanish language course and choose from a range of electives.

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Medical Spanish & Health Sciences

Medical Spanish & Health Sciences

Veritas University

Acquire the language skills and understanding of cultural elements that may come into play when working with Spanish-speaking patients. Designed for students at all levels of Spanish ability who wish to work in the medical and health sciences fields, this program offers health science courses (taught in English) that provide insight into Costa Rica's health care system and offer active learning components that reinforce lessons learned in class. From recognizing medical vocabulary to describing patients' physical and mental states to communication with patients and other medical personnel, language courses focus on developing the ability to effectively communicate with patients through intensive speaking and listening practice set within a medical context. 高水平的学生将微调他们的语言技能, 讨论诸如传统vs .的优点和缺点等话题. holistic medicine and preparing talks or presentations given at clinics or conferences. 不管教学水平如何, expect to give presentations that simulate medical provider-patient interactions. An Early Start option helps you jump start your (regular) Spanish language skills before your Medical Spanish course begins in the semester.

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哥斯达黎加的文化有很多值得欣赏的历史、艺术和文化. 参观圣何塞黄金博物馆, 这里是美洲前哥伦比亚时期最大的黄金收藏地, or the Jade Museum, 参观最大的前哥伦比亚时期的玉石收藏. Watch local women perform traditional folkloric dance in their colorful costumes or get on the dance floor yourself at the nearest bar, party, or restaurant, 在那里你会有很多同伴. 在众多的剧院中挑一个去看场演出, 在那里，有限的座位能带来亲密的体验. 在一年一度的Bonanza牛展上探索哥斯达黎加牛仔文化. Attend any of the country’s many monthly festivals with your new friends to see just how enthusiastically the locals celebrate life. 当你在哥斯达黎加学习或完成海外宝博体育时, 你会提高你的西班牙语能力, 了解更多拉丁美洲文化, 并在热带天堂取得学位. 你还在等什么?  

哥斯达黎加的景点

哥斯达黎加的景点

  • Art City Tour This citywide open house showcases a variety of galleries and museums and offers a free shuttle service from one cultural hotspot to another. Visit the Jade Museum, 小艺术空间TEOR/ tica, 以及包罗万象的国家博物馆, 在其他令人兴奋的场地中.
  • Paseo Gastronómico La Luz This popular street is lined with restaurants, art galleries, and creative spaces. Don’t-miss eateries include Keidas Lounge Bar/Restaurante, Luna Roja, Lulú & Saturnino Bistro–Pub, Sofia Mediterráneo, Crepería El Gato Negro, and Impar.
  • 萨巴纳大都会公园 This park on San José’s west end of is our version of New York’s Central Park. 拉萨巴纳有大量的绿地, a lake, walking trails, tennis courts, sports fields, jogging paths, and soccer pitches.
  • 在布劳里奥卡里略国家公园徒步旅行 从圣何塞坐巴士40分钟就到了, 你会发现自己沉浸在雨林的中心, where you’ll enjoy an exciting hiking experience in beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park.