In the technologically advanced era of today, the world has become smaller. People now have the ability to connect with someone halfway across the world with the simple keystroke. For this reason, I have decided that it is imperative to not only better myself as a member of a more culturally aware society, but also as a student. As it turns out, the best way to achieve both of these goals at once comes in the form of studying abroad. Having the chance to study abroad while in college is invaluable in today’s society because as the world continues to become more connected it pays to have that experience under your belt.
I chose the CEA Medical Spanish and Health Sciences program because I am a Spanish major with a Pre-Medical focus, and this program would allow me to take my major to the next level by giving me exposure to a type of environment that I hope to be working in one day. After obtaining my undergraduate degree, I plan on going to medical school in order to become a pediatrician, and having the opportunity to go to Costa Rica to enhance my pre-medical experience as well as my overall educational experience is priceless. The program offers a wide variety of activities and opportunities that
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Veritas University provides diverse course options in my field of study that are catered more to the learning experience in Costa Rica. I am particularly hoping to take the course that focuses on the health care system in Costa Rica. I think it will be more beneficial to be in the place I’m studying in order to for the lessons to really sink in. Also, because Spanish is a language that I love, as well as it being my major, I anticipate becoming more fluent in the language. I believe that because I will be using it on a day-to-day basis with both native speakers and other students that are still learning as well, I will be able to learn at a faster pace than I would here in the