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YLPH Program – Gap Year in Brazil
by: Avalon Farm
Explore. Learn. Lead. Join Avalon Farm’s Young Leaders in Pursuit of Happiness (YLPH), a gap year program based in the picturesque Mantiqueira Mountain Ridge in Carmo de Minas—a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. Step into a transformative experience that blends cultural immersion, leadership development, and hands-on training in sustainable living on our completely organic farm. The YLP...
Explore. Learn. Lead. Join Avalon Farm’s Young Leaders in Pursuit of Happiness (YLPH), a gap year program based in the picturesque Mantiqueira Mountain Ridge in Carmo de Minas—a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. Step into a transformative experience that blends cultural immersion, leadership development, and hands-on training in sustainable living on our completely organic farm. The YLPH Program offers a unique opportunity to explore Brazil while gaining real-world skills in beekeeping, fish farming, agroforestry, holistic wellness, sustainable construction, and other related fields. This program is designed for young adults between 19 and 25 years old—whether a gap year student, an undergraduate, or a recent graduate looking for a meaningful break before that next “big step.” ...
Program Highlights
Immerse yourself in a new culture through cultural and educational exchange, allowing you to gain deeper self-awareness, global understanding, and international relationships.
Discover the world beyond books and classrooms through real-life experiences that broaden your perspective.
Live with a host family to understand their daily lives, values, and dreams while gaining a deeper sense of your culture.
Develop leadership skills, self-confidence, and a greater awareness of global complexities.
Connect with locals on the farm and in Carmo de Minas, experiencing their daily life firsthand and uncovering cultural nuances that tourists often miss.
Quick Details
- Rural Areas, Brazil
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Self-Discovery
- Volunteering
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
- British
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Brazil
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Self-Discovery
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
This Program is also open to Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Tuition & Fees
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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