Conservation & Community Outreach Gap Experience
Highlights
- Live with a group of students in the Amazon Rain Forest, engaging with the local environment and protecting endangered animals on a daily basis.
- Experience different areas of work from conservation efforts in the exclusive Galapagos National Park, to supporting eager students in their quest to master communication skills
- Give your Spanish skills a major lift by fully immersing yourself in Spanish-speaking countries for 8 weeks
- Watch the sunrise over the stunning landscape and ruins of Machu Picchu
- Participate in community enrichment projects with a group in Cusco and work together to achieve a specific goal in a short time.
- Live with a group of students in the Amazon Rain Forest, engaging with the local environment and protecting endangered animals on a daily basis.
- Experience different areas of work from conservation efforts in the exclusive Galapagos National Park, to supporting eager students in their quest to master communication skills
- Give your Spanish skills a major lift by fully immersing yourself in Spanish-speaking countries for 8 weeks
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About the program
Join conservation efforts in the Amazon Rainforest and the coast of San Cristobal. Work with local communities and join outreach events.
Start your Gap Semester at Taricaya Reserve, working with local animals and participating in pilot farm and habitat management projects. Over the weekend, take a trip to the nearby city of Puerto Maldonado.At the end of your two weeks in Cusco, you will travel by bus, train and trail to the ...
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Make the most of your fall semester by joining us on an epic experience in Peru and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. For eigth weeks, students are invited to live, volunteer, and immerse themselves in the cultures of three very unique communities in:
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Peru:
Peru is a vibrant country with a mix of activities for every kind of volunteer. Whether you’re into arts, culture, history, or nature, there’s sure to be something for you! One of the biggest attractions of Peru is the Inca history. There are awe-inspiring archaeological sites like ...
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Details on arrival
- 01 September 2024 to 26 October 2024 - 8 Weeks
- 11 May 2025 to 05 July 2025 - 8 Weeks
Program fees
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