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Why choose Carpe Diem Education?
Experiential education. Community. Intercultural exchange. We connect deeply with our global communities and travel with purpose and intention. Our students redefine what it means to embark on a meaningful gap year abroad. Learn a new language, live with a host family, and participate in a volunteer project—all while earning college credit—on a gap year or three-month semester around the world....
Experiential education. Community. Intercultural exchange. We connect deeply with our global communities and travel with purpose and intention. Our students redefine what it means to embark on a meaningful gap year abroad. Learn a new language, live with a host family, and participate in a volunteer project—all while earning college credit—on a gap year or three-month semester around the world. Join our small groups in Hawai'i, Italy & Greece, India & Nepal, Southeast Asia, South America, Central America, and the South Pacific. Ready to extend your learning journey? Our year-long Latitudes program allows you to choose one of our group semesters in the fall, followed by a three-month focused volunteer placement in the spring. College credit and scholarships are available on bo...
Carpe Diem Education Reviews
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November 29, 2011by: DylanSProgram: Latitudes Gap Year w/ Carpe Diem: Group & Independent Travel
I had an amazing time on my Carpe Trip and would recommend it to anyone who asked. Between an opportunity to see the world in a whole new light to gaining a sense of self and independence this trip has been instrumental in my growth between leaving high school and entering my freshman year in college. The leaders give you just enough room let you make your own choice but will always be there to catch you if you really start to fall. I have gained an incredible amount from my 3 months in the south pacific with Carpe and would make the choice to do it again in a heartbeat.
DO THIS PROGRAM
December 05, 2011by: andyProgram: Latitudes Gap Year w/ Carpe Diem: Group & Independent Travel
this was the best experience of my life. you cant understand unless you do it.
Seize the Day!!
December 05, 2011by: Matt SchaferProgram: Latitudes Gap Year w/ Carpe Diem: Group & Independent Travel
Everything about Carpe Diem; the program, the administators, the idea, all works amazing together and they made an amazing experience for me and my fellow students.I had the most amazing experience of my life. I grew in so many ways that i never even knew were possible. Going on this trip was the best decision of my life so far, no doubt about it.
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Shayna Zema
Participated in 2011
A geographer, performance theorist, vegan, and yogi, Shayna always seeks different avenues to connect her diverse passions. Raised in the suburbs of N...

Shayna Zema
Participated in 2011
I had never anticipated taking a gap year, but when I found myself in my senior year of high school with options that just didn’t seem to excite me for college, I began to seek out other options. I had spent a couple weeks the summer before my senior year volunteering solo in Costa Rica, and I wanted to pursue more options that inspired me and led me to challenge myself on a deeper level. Going abroad was honestly something that seemed to just happen, and I can’t imagine where I would be if it weren’t for the seemingly random choice.
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Experiential education. Community. Intercultural exchange. We connect deeply with our global communities and travel with purpose and intention. Our students redefine what it means to embark on a meaningful gap year abroad. Learn a new language, live with a host family, and participate in a volunteer project—all while earning college credit—on a gap year or three-month semester around the world. Join our small groups in Hawai'i, Italy & Greece, India & Nepal, Southeast Asia, South America, Central America, and the South Pacific. Ready to extend your learning journey? Our year-long Latitudes program allows you to choose one of our group semesters in the fall, followed by a three-month focused volunteer placement in the spring. College credit and scholarships are available on bo...

Carpe Diem Education

Carpe Diem Education
Ready to Learn More?
Experiential education. Community. Intercultural exchange. We connect deeply with our global communities and travel with purpose and intention. Our students redefine what it means to embark on a meaningful gap year abroad. Learn a new language, live with a host family, and participate in a volunteer project—all while earning college credit—on a gap year or three-month semester around the world. Join our small groups in Hawai'i, Italy & Greece, India & Nepal, Southeast Asia, South America, Central America, and the South Pacific. Ready to extend your learning journey? Our year-long Latitudes program allows you to choose one of our group semesters in the fall, followed by a three-month focused volunteer placement in the spring. College credit and scholarships are available on bo...
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