Description

Travel. Perform. Impact. UWP is a multi-country Gap Year opportunity with travel to 20+ communities across at least 2 continents in one semester. A one-of-a-kind global experience combining international travel, service-learning, performing arts, and leadership all within multi-cultural student environment. One and two semester programs available.

Academic credit is available through our partnership with Florida Southern College. Three (3) courses for 12 credits total offered in Communications, Business/Leadership and Sociology during the international tour. Academic program is not required and is available to students who meet the programs enrollment requirements.

All students benefit from Up with People's workshop-based and experiential curriculum which includes leadership development, cultural awareness, global topics and arts development. Excellent English-language immersion opportunity for ESL students. 6 and 8-week internship options are also available.

Highlights

A great way to maximize your Gap Semester or Gap Year. Our multi-country programs begin January and July of each year and in one semester the Up with People tour reaches 20+ communities in at least two distinct continents/cultural regions of the world, such as the USA, Mexico, Canada, Europe or Asia. Tours vary each semester. Contact UWP today to ask about our upcoming tour schedules!

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

One semester USD 16,950; Two semesters USD 24,950.

Program Fees Include:

All accommodation, most meals, all required excursions or venue entry fees, workshop-based educational curriculum, full-time staff support and all travel expenses once the tour begins. Travel from student's home to start of the program (Denver, Colorado) and return home from the final tour location (TBD) is NOT included.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 5 - 75

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

Rolling Admissions Process (decision in 2-4 weeks)

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Up with People's Mission Statement

Up with People is a global education organization that aims to bring the world together through service and music. The unique combination of international travel, service learning, leadership development and performing arts offers students an unparalleled abroad experience and a pathway to make a difference in the world, one community at a time.

Year Founded

1965