Health and Wellness in Costa Rica
Learn firsthand about health and wellness in the blue zone community of the Nicoya Peninsula. The Nicoya Peninsula is one of five regions worldwide with a high number of people living to over 100 years of age. Learn about why this region is known for longevity by studying their culture and lifestyle, as well as the physiology of aging and stress.
The program begins with a week in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, where you will begin your coursework, study Spanish, and visit local experts and health and wellness organizations. The next two weeks are in the Nicoya Peninsula, a blue zone, where you will finish your coursework and work on an environmentally focused service-learning project. There will also be a weekend field trip to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.
GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, course materials, local transportation pass, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit the
Scholarships page on our website.
To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:
Visit our website:
geo.uoregon.edu
Call us at: (541) 346-3207
Email us at:
geoinfo@uoregon.edu
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