{"id":951,"count":17,"description":"Quicklinks: <\/strong> Home<\/a> | Scholarships<\/a> | Resources <\/a> | Blog<\/a>\r\n\r\nProgram Closed<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Apply\r\n\"See<\/a>\r\n\"View<\/a>\r\n\r\nCourse and Travel Dates<\/strong>: July 14 \u2013 27, 2025\r\n\r\nStudents have the opportunity to work directly with animals under the guidance of experienced professionals, honing their skills in animal care and medical procedures. Beyond the classroom, we will embark on excursions to explore the diverse ecosystems and stunning landscapes of Costa Rica, including visits to beautiful spots such as lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant wildlife reserves.\r\n\r\nYou will visit renowned national parks such as Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast. These visits offer firsthand encounters with Costa Rica's rich biodiversity,including diverse flora and fauna, while also providing insights into conservation efforts and ecosystem management.\r\n\r\nThink you can\u2019t afford to study abroad?<\/strong> Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAvailable course<\/strong>\u00a0- Students will be enrolled <\/strong>in the course listed below for summer 2025 in order to be able to participate.\r\n\r\nNote: Students must confirm with an academic advisor that they meet all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in the course listed. Once accepted into the program, students will be notified of the Course Number and enrollment dates\/deadlines.\r\n\r\nStudents receiving financial aid must confirm with a financial aid advisor whether their study abroad course will be covered by financial aid.\r\n\r\nATE 2947<\/strong><\/a> - Veterinary Technology\u00a0 Practicum Work Experience V - 1 credit\r\n\r\nProfessor:\u00a0<\/b> Nikki Riggs<\/strong>\r\n<\/b>After you submit the application online, we will review it and an automatic email will be sent to your college email<\/span> with details of your next steps, including scheduling your interview with the Costa Rica program lead faculty. Contact Nikki Riggs<\/a> (727)302-6744 , with any specific questions about the program.\r\n\r\nOther SPC Study Abroad trips<\/strong>\r\nLearn more about other Study Abroad countries<\/a> where SPC students have made their mark.\r\n\r\nStudent Travel Blog<\/strong> \u2013 For a taste of what it\u2019s like to study abroad, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Study Abroad blog below.","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/category\/costa-rica-vet-tech-2025\/","name":"Costa Rica (Vet Tech) 2025","slug":"costa-rica-vet-tech-2025","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}