Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Travel to beautiful Costa Rica to explore health care and intercultural learning. Costa Rica is identified as a “blue zone” meaning that Costa Ricans, on average, live longer lives due to their lifestyle and environment.

Students will learn about holistic wellness coaching, understand how to prevent and manage chronic disease through lifestyle modification, and compare perspectives on health problems and health services in Central America. This program is designed for students that have a passion for holistic health.

$2,950 - $3200 is the estimated program cost, and includes:

• round-trip airfare
• lodging
• international health coverage
• transportation from NWTC to O’Hare airport and back
• in-country transportation, such as train, subway, or bus
• some meals

Costs do not include: tuition (optional), some meals, personal spending money, and passport fees.

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