掌握语言技能和对文化元素的理解，在与讲西班牙语的病人一起工作时可能会发挥作用. 专为希望在医学和健康科学领域工作的各级西班牙语能力的学生设计, 该项目提供健康科学课程(英语授课)，提供对哥斯达黎加卫生保健系统的深入了解，并提供积极的学习内容，加强课堂学习. 从识别医学词汇到描述患者的身心状态，再到与患者和其他医务人员的沟通, 语言课程侧重于在医学背景下通过强化口语和听力练习培养与患者有效沟通的能力. Advanced students will fine-tune their language skills, discussing topics such as advantages and disadvantages of traditional vs. 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. 尽早开始的选择, 开设于秋季学期, 帮助您在本学期医学西班牙语课程开始之前开始您的(常规)西班牙语技能.
我们的合作机构， 真理大学, is known for its commitment to students from around the world; about 25% of the 2,拥有5000名成员的学生团体是国际性的. Veritas offers a range of courses in fields like architecture, 业务, 文化研究, 设计, 环境科学, 健康科学, 艺术工作室, 和生态. 课程以英语授课，西班牙语课程适用于所有级别. The spacious, modern campus is located in the quiet Zapote District, just east of downtown 圣荷西 and home to the Casa Presidencial.
当你宝博体育的时候 圣荷西，你可以选择 CEA CAPA住房 或者安排自己的独立住房. Assignments are based on availability and confirmation date; we make every effort to match your 住房 requests, 但我们不能保证住房偏好.
程序结构
在夏季，你可以选择几个课程, 这取决于你想在哥斯达黎加待多久，以及你想修多少课程. You can choose between: a 4-week/1-course or a 5-week/2-course session in June; a 4-week/1-course or a 5-week/2-course session in July; or a 2-, 3-, 或四门课程的六月/七月组合课程. Course offerings and the total contact hours/credits available vary by session.
Veritas University offers courses in English and Spanish language. 英语授课的课程全部用英语授课, 虽然西班牙语习得课程完全用西班牙语授课，但他们使用的方法是西班牙语 “西班牙语中的西班牙语”. Veritas将基于能力的学习作为英语和西班牙语课程的教学模式.
In June and July, language courses meet for 3 hours daily, Monday-Friday. 健康 sciences courses meet daily Monday-Thursday in June and July.
出发前, you will select your preferred courses and take a Spanish language level placement exam. Students who have no prior knowledge of Spanish language and consider taking 西班牙语基础I or SSP 141卫生专业人员基本西班牙语, may opt out of the of the language placement exam. 您将根据课程的可用性和您的分班考试结果被录取. 在你离开之前，由于课程的可用性，你最好有多个由你的家乡大学批准的替代课程. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, 在你去哥斯达黎加之前，你的家庭学校是否预先批准了几个级别的课程. 请咨询您所在大学的学术顾问，了解学分预批准指南.
走出去探索! 远足 are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs*. 学期学生通常有两到三次短途旅行，暑期学习学生通常有一到两次短途旅行. 你会收到一份旅行日程表
during 取向; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
阿雷纳尔火山和拉福图纳
阿雷纳尔火山位于拉福图纳旁边, built in 1969 after the original town was destroyed by a huge eruption. 在去拉福图纳的路上, 你会在Finca Don Juan停一下, an organic farm where you’ll learn about organic products like cassava. 接下来，您可以徒步前往拉福图纳瀑布，在那里您可以在丛林中隐藏的凉爽水中游泳. 最后参观巴尔迪温泉 , where you can relax in the many water pools naturally heated by Arenal Volcano.
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阿雷纳尔火山和拉福图纳
阿雷纳尔火山位于拉福图纳旁边, built in 1969 after the original town was destroyed by a huge eruption. 在去拉福图纳的路上, 你会在Finca Don Juan停一下, an organic farm where you’ll learn about organic products like cassava. 接下来，您可以徒步前往拉福图纳瀑布，在那里您可以在丛林中隐藏的凉爽水中游泳. 最后参观巴尔迪温泉 , where you can relax in the many water pools naturally heated by Arenal Volcano.
曼努埃尔安东尼奥国家公园
Located on the Central Pacific Coast in Puntarenas Province, 曼努埃尔·安东尼奥是哥斯达黎加最受欢迎、最美丽的国家公园之一，也是许多濒危物种的家园, 比如提蒂猴. 在去曼纽尔·安东尼奥的路上, you’ll stop at the Tárcoles River to watch huge crocodiles in their natural habitat. 一旦进入曼努埃尔·安东尼奥, 睁大眼睛找猴子, 树懒, and many species of 鸟 and 昆虫 as you enjoy the pristine beaches, 美丽的瀑布, and impressive lookout points in this lush tropical forest. 海滩上出售的丰富多彩的手工艺品使这里成为为亲人购买纪念品的理想之地.
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曼努埃尔安东尼奥国家公园
Located on the Central Pacific Coast in Puntarenas Province, 曼努埃尔·安东尼奥是哥斯达黎加最受欢迎、最美丽的国家公园之一，也是许多濒危物种的家园, 比如提蒂猴. 在去曼纽尔·安东尼奥的路上, you’ll stop at the Tárcoles River to watch huge crocodiles in their natural habitat. 一旦进入曼努埃尔·安东尼奥, 睁大眼睛找猴子, 树懒, and many species of 鸟 and 昆虫 as you enjoy the pristine beaches, 美丽的瀑布, and impressive lookout points in this lush tropical forest. 海滩上出售的丰富多彩的手工艺品使这里成为为亲人购买纪念品的理想之地.
多卡庄园咖啡之旅 & 小火山
从山腰享受美丽的景色，品味一杯温暖的咖啡，你凝视着阿拉胡埃拉的咖啡种植园. 多亏了Poás火山喷发, this land’s rich soil is perfect for growing coffee, 哥斯达黎加的主要出口产品之一. Next you’ll head to the volcano where you'll take a short hike up to its crater,which is one of the biggest in the world (2 kilometers in diameter).在那里，从火山口的侧面可以看到绿松石酸池和喷气孔.
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多卡庄园咖啡之旅 & 小火山
从山腰享受美丽的景色，品味一杯温暖的咖啡，你凝视着阿拉胡埃拉的咖啡种植园. 多亏了Poás火山喷发, this land’s rich soil is perfect for growing coffee, 哥斯达黎加的主要出口产品之一. Next you’ll head to the volcano where you'll take a short hike up to its crater,which is one of the biggest in the world (2 kilometers in diameter).在那里，从火山口的侧面可以看到绿松石酸池和喷气孔.
蒙特维德云雾森林
参观云雾森林，那里有一座建筑群, far-reaching ecosystem that’s home to thousands of species of mammals, 鸟, 昆虫, 和植物, 包括许多地方性和濒危物种. Take a night walk to observe fascinating nocturnal animals like spiders and snakes, and immerse in the cloud forest through a tour of hanging bridges. 在你的空闲时间, 您可以探索蒙特维德云雾森林生物保护区，踏上大陆分水岭，同时体验加勒比海和太平洋两侧的国家.
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蒙特维德云雾森林
参观云雾森林，那里有一座建筑群, far-reaching ecosystem that’s home to thousands of species of mammals, 鸟, 昆虫, 和植物, 包括许多地方性和濒危物种. Take a night walk to observe fascinating nocturnal animals like spiders and snakes, and immerse in the cloud forest through a tour of hanging bridges. 在你的空闲时间, 您可以探索蒙特维德云雾森林生物保护区，踏上大陆分水岭，同时体验加勒比海和太平洋两侧的国家.
样本的预算
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. 请注意 that amounts may fluctuate; we’ve included a range of costs.
请注意 that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.
国际机票 & 转移 Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
移民要求 Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, 入场费及出境费, 法语Carte de ssamjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), 或意大利的Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
书籍、材料及用品 Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$35
$50
餐 Includes the average expected cost for meals in 住房 option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants.
$288
$463
个人支出 包括电话, 洗衣, 当地的交通, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. 请注意, 某些地方可能需要押金以确保参加CEA组织的活动和短途旅行(如果学生参加活动/短途旅行或在规定的截止日期之前取消参加，则在课程结束时退还押金)。. Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$288
$406
差旅费用 Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$313
$625
总费用
$7,384
$8,804
样本的日历
以下是您的计划的暂定日程安排. 请注意, dates and events below may change without prior notification. 联系 CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
注:额外的文化活动/短途旅行或必修课程相关的活动可能会纳入您的最终行程. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
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