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Nursing & Service Learning: Costa Rica

Study in Costa Rica!

Wouldn’t you rather take one of your nursing courses or an elective while having the adventure of a lifetime in one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating countries? This two-week study abroad program integrates theory on health and culture with service learning to provide students a deeper and more meaningful study abroad experience using Costa Rica as the model country. Students apply theoretical concepts through cultural immersion and service‐learning settings in underserved communities and vulnerable populations. Students examine their lived experience and understanding of health and culture through lectures, interaction with community leaders, host families, sites visits and community settings. Excursions, organized activities and visits to cultural and historical sites are part of the course. This undergraduate study abroad program is open to pre‐nursing, nursing and all other majors. Three (3) credit hours can be applied towards a nursing major elective or Area B –Study Abroad

Cost

Total Program Fees: TBA

Includes:

10 days stay in Costa Rica
In-country transportation to and from airport and road trips
Accommodation and meals (breakfast and dinner)
Not included in program fees – Georgia Southern tuition and fees (3 credits), airfare from place of origination, souvenirs and spending money
24/7 in-country program coordinator/guide
Entry fees and transportation to historical and cultural sites
Service activities in two designated underserved communities

Airfare

Purchase early for a reasonable price to San Jose (Costa Rica)
Recommended airline for program: Delta Airlines. Arrive by 12 noon in San Jose, Costa Rica (required).

Courses Offered

NURS 4115-Nursing and Service Learning in Costa Rica

Application Deadline

No active application at this time

Transient Students:

Students from universities or colleges in the University System of Georgia may enroll in the program. These students must apply to Georgia Southern University as transient students to receive credit at their home institutions. Application to the program and admission to Georgia Southern University are two separate processes and students must plan accordingly to begin the process early. An online application is available through the Georgia Southern University Office of Admissions.

Travel Documents

All participants will need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. Up-to-date medical and immunization records are highly recommended. No special vaccinations are required for travel.

Contact Us

Marian Tabi, Ph.D., MPH, RN
Professor
Office: Nursing/Chemistry Bldg. Room 3030
Phone: 912-478-5998
Email: mtabi@georgiasouthern.edu

Last updated: 2/21/2023

Clinical Internship/Practicum Experience Update

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University's legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

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