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

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Program Overview

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 threats to native species, ecological systems, and our waterways.

Building upon our 40-year history of running domestic programs in the U.S., this semester provides hands-on opportunities and access to areas usually unavailable to the everyday traveler. The newfound insights gained from this in-depth look at some of the most famous landmarks of the American West leave our perspectives and appreciation for our own backyard changed forever.

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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.

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Group Meals
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In-Country Orientation
Emergency Support

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Locations

  • Arizona, United States
  • Montana, United States
  • Utah, United States
  • Wyoming, United States
  • Hawaii (USA)

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

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

Age Requirement

18-20

Duration

  • During College
  • Post High School

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Akasha DoveUnited States · December 2023

Adventure, Connection, and Perspective

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.

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