Costa Rica Study Abroad- Spring Break 2026
Dr. Nancy Stock from the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership will be leading a study abroad trip to Costa Rica over spring break 2026. The academic focus will be on nursing and healthcare in Costa Rica allowing students to compare and contrast Costa Rican with U.S. healthcare delivery, reimbursement, health outcomes, and educational preparation. The itinerary includes stops in San Jose, LaFortuna, Monteverde, and Puntarenas, including a tour of Sanford’s World Clinic – Hospital Metropolitano, public and private clinics, and a variety of guest speakers. Cultural experiences include a coffee farm tour, cooking class, bird-watching, guided hikes, beach day, and Arenal volcano with thermal hotsprings. Interested students are encouraged to review the VIA brochure and application found on the VIA website: msum.via-trm.com/program_brochure/27659 or contact Nancy Stock at nancy.stock@mnstate.edu.