Projects Abroad - www.projects-abroad.org
Projects Abroad is the leading volunteer abroad organization. We offer a diverse range of international service projects, plus the opportunity to become part of one of our volunteer communities abroad. Placements are available in 24 developing countries around the world and range from Teaching, Care, Sports, Building, Archeology, and Conservation to Medical, Journalism, Human Rights, and Business internships. Our continuous presence overseas and unparalleled in-country support from our international staff ensure that your...
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Rustic Pathways - www.rusticpathways.com/gap
Rustic Pathways is proud to offer gap year experiences in every country where we operate, encompassing most of Asia, Africa, The South Pacific, Central and South America. Within these regions we have extensive knowledge and resources available to create an endless array of extraordinary community service, language immersion, and cross-cultural adventures programs. You can arrange Rustic Pathways Gap Programs that last anywhere from a few weeks to fifteen months or more!
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SeaMester- www.seamester.com
Seamester Programs offers 80- and 90-day fall and spring gap year programs and 40- and 20-day summer programs. All programs are full-time, live-aboard experiential education voyages with college accredited academics in oceanography, marine biology, practical seamanship and leadership. Students undertake research and service projects with local government and private organizations while simultaneously working toward certifications in sailing and scuba diving. Students live aboard an 88- or 112-foot schooner.
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SFYI International School- www.sfyi.org
SFYI offers a Gap Year study abroad program for students interested in other cultures, the arts, adventure, travel, and immersion. Located in the quaint French village of Villesèque des Corbières, students immerse themselves in the language and culture of this proud region. Extensive travel and lessons span from Spain and France to the far reaches of South Africa. While artistry and culture influence our students’ experiences, the geography also offers boundless potential for outdoor experiences, such as canyoning in Spain and camel trekking in Morocco. Experience a combination of culture and activities not often offered in most educational settings.
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Taking Off- www.takingoff.net
Taking Off is a gap year consulting firm working with people (ages 16 and up) who are taking time away from a traditional classroom setting before, during or after college and beyond. Taking Off works closely with the student to develop and implement a well thought out plan which maximizes the individual's time and experience and ensures that "stopping out" doesn't become "dropping out."
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Travellers Worldwide- www.travellersworldwide.com
Volunteer projects and internships all over the globe!! Since 1994, Travellers Worldwide has offered project placements for students and adults all over the world. Each participant is assisted in all planning aspects of their chosen international experience which includes options such as care and community projects, teaching, sports coaching, work experience, conservation, language and cultural courses, drama, dance, music and much more.
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Where There Be Dragons- www.wheretherebedragons.com
For 17 years Where There Be Dragons ("Dragons" for short) has pioneered unparalleled small-group learning adventures in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Through rugged and off-the-beaten-path travel, service work and remote wilderness exploration, Dragons provides an honest and authentic immersion in the cultures, land-scapes, and development issues in the world's most intriguing locales.
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Woolman - www.woolman.org
The Woolman Semester welcomes high school juniors, seniors, and first-year postgraduates who are taking a "gap year" from all over the country for a single semester. Similar to a semester-abroad in concept, the Woolman Semester immerses students in the studies of peace, social justice, and sustainable living on a 230-acre rural campus in Northern California.
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Youth International - www.youthinternational.org
Youth International focuses upon inter-cultural exchange, volunteer work, home stays, and outdoor adventure. Travel for three months, from September to December or February to May, with a team of up to 14 people, ages 18 to 25, and two leaders. Explore three different countries in: Asia (Thailand, India, Vietnam) or South America (Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador). Help build an orphanage in Bolivia, live with tribal families in Thailand, meditate with Tibetan monks in the Himalayas, visit the Taj Mahal, do conservation work in the Ecuadorian rainforest...
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