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ARCC Gap: Western US - MT, WY, UT, AZ, HI

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ARCC’s Western U.S. Gap Semester provides access to some of America’s most beautiful and remote landscapes ranging from the jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons to the depths of Utah’s most spectacular canyons to the expansive deserts of Arizona and the dazzling turquoise waters of Hawaii. Explore some of the most pristine wilderness of the West and partner with local conservationists to understand th...

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Program Highlights

Participate in a multi-day rafting trip through pristine desert landscape.

Build a toolkit of medical skills through a Wilderness First Responder Course.

Learn about Immigration Reform and Initiatives along the southern border, and work alongside an organization building sustainable and eco-friendly housing.

Earn your PADI SCUBA Certification amid Hawaii's colorful reefs and learn about sustainability principles through hands-on learning at a permaculture farm.

Explore the West’s most spectacular national parks, including Yellowstone, Arches, Zion, and the Grand Canyon, plus study grizzly bears, bison, and grey wolves in Montana and Colorado.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Hawaii (USA)
  • Arizona, United States
  • Utah, United States
  • Wyoming, United States
  • Montana, United States
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Age Requirement:18-20
Types & Subjects:
  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Eco Tours
  • Hiking
  • Homestay
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8

Total Reviews

1

Adventure, Connection, and Perspective

by: Akasha Dove - United StatesProgram: ARCC Gap: Western US - MT, WY, UT, AZ, HI
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I traveled with ARCC Programs on their Pacific Islands trip after graduating high school. Along with 8 other peers and two wonderful guides, I explored Bali, Fiji, and Sumatra through epic adventures, ranging from scuba diving to jungle trekking, as well as meaningful community service projects, such as teaching English in local schools, volunteering in rural hospitals, and helping with environmental conservation projects. ARCC’s primary focus is on five global themes: literacy and education, public health, urbanization and the movement of peoples, environment and conservation, and microfinance and economic growth. By engaging with these themes in country, I was able to learn and connect with locals and truly appreciate the diverse cultures I was so warmly welcomed into.

Epic day exploring waterfalls!
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Hawaii (USA)
  • Arizona, United States

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Eco Tours

Availability

Years Offered: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Gap Year Timing:
  • During College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

18-20

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Group Meals

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Letters of Reference
    • Written Application
    • Online Application

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