EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)

The EF Gap Yer Changmaker program was something I’ll never forget. We traveled to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Peru, and Ecuador, my personal favorites being the Latin American destinations. However, each country had something of its own to offer. My favorites from each country: Rancho Margo in Costa Rica (a fully sustainable resort with tons of yoga), surfing in the Dominican, staying with a family in the Andes Mountains in Peru, and swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos. I could spend an eternity talking about my experiences but there will never be enough words to describe how amazing this trip was. Alongside the adventures, I made some of the best friends to do it all with, a lot who I still talk to regularly and plan trips to visit. I will never forget this journey and I plan on visiting all these places again and sharing it with others. If you’re on the verge of doing this trip, do it!! You will not regret it.

My travels with EF were truly a once in a life time experience. Traveling to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Ecuador provided a rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and adventures, each destination offering its own unique charm. The opportunity to engage in meaningful service work added a layer of depth and purpose to the journey, while the cuisine, camaraderie, and guidance from knowledgeable tour directors created memories to last a lifetime. It’s clear that this experience was not only educational but also profoundly enriching.

I absolutely loved my time on EF’s Changemaker Program! I got to visit amazing places, met lifelong friends, and completely immersed myself in Latin American Culture. I traveled with an amazing group of kids and felt so supported by all of the EF staff. I got to travel the world while having a positive impact on the people and places I visited through incredibly rewarding service work. I feel that I am leaving this program a much more confident version of myself with a much better understanding of the world around me and what I can do to help make it a better place for future generations! I am so grateful for the experience I had and would definitely recommend this program!!