- Costa Rica
About Program
Solo Mundo Abroad is study abroad provider with university and conservation organization partners. Our courses are for highschool, college and university students interested in the fields of biology, ecology, zoology, marine science and veterinary medicine.
We provide a unique experience for students who want to dive into the wildlife and have a glimpse of the day to day that waits for them in their professional lives.
Our organization offers exciting educational hands-on experiences of a lifetime to students and individuals who want to study abroad and travel to Costa Rica.
Students will be able to experience Costa Rica’s wildlife in the pacific coast and have a glimpse of the day to day that awaits in their professional life.
We offer 2 short-term experiences:
1. Tropical and Marine Ecology.
2. Wildlife Veterinary Medicine In Conservation.
Both programs include hands-on experience guided by experts, accomodation, meals, local transportation and recreation
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Program Highlights
- Contribute to conservation efforts by developing solutions, critical thinking and applying the knowledge learned from the conservation issues affecting the world and Costa Rica specifically.
- Learn how to provide the care needed in husbandry, nutrition and behavioral needs based on the species specific ecology and biology, and about treating, rehabilitating, and evaluating their welfare.
- Be hands-on with wildlife such as sea turtles, squirrel monkeys, capuchin monkeys, sloths, coatis, kinkajous, parrots, toucans, parrots, macaws and curassows.
- Work with professionals in wildlife rehabilitation of rescued terrestrial and marine wildlife, actively be involved in the daily management of wildlife in a wildlife sanctuary, wildlife rescue center.
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Location
A pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica draws many tourists to its extensive series of national parks and other protected areas. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Head to the cloud forest, relax on the beautiful beaches, or visit a coffee farm.
