Join the 6-month Gap Year, an extraordinary six-month journey of learning, adventure, and making a difference.
This gap year program is the perfect blend of excitement and enrichment, offering a language and culture study course in Spain, environmental initiatives, and addressing social and economic issues in South Africa, turtle conservation in Sri Lanka, and a community preservation, building and gardening volunteering in Cambodia.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be in good physical and mental health
- At least 18 years old during travel
- Have a fluent understanding of English
- Have a clean background check if working with minors
Broaden your horizons and nurture a deep sense of cultural appreciation that will extend beyond the end of the program. Visit our website and inquire today to get specific details about this program.
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I was not expecting to meet and find friendship with such a diverse set of people. Ages, backgrounds and cultures. The expedition was an incredibly positive experience and that atmosphere was set right from the start.
We are having time of our lives here! The young offenders are really polite and we like working with them. Things went well at our placement in the Philippines and the organization I worked with was really amazing!
Through my reflections I noticed extreme progress in my spanish language skills as well as my interaction with the people as I strive to understand and appreciate their culture more and more. All the while I experienced a lot of personal growth, which I absolutely love!
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Program fees cover accommodation, select daily meals (3 in Spain, 2 in South Africa, breakfast in Cambodia), airport transfers, tuition at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville, academic transcript, onsite coordinators, project training, safety support, and 24/7 emergency assistance. Flights, visas, insurance, vaccinations, and personal expenses are excluded.
The program runs for six months and includes 3 weeks of Spanish study in Seville, 7 weeks of expedition and leadership projects in South Africa, 8 weeks of turtle conservation in Sri Lanka, and 8 weeks of building and garden volunteering in Cambodia. It combines academic learning, cultural immersion, and hands-on service abroad.
Participants protect endangered sea turtles in Sri Lanka, support sustainable farming and construction in Cambodia, and join environmental and community initiatives in South Africa. Responsibilities include beach patrols, egg protection, gardening, planting crops, building classrooms, and contributing to social development programs.
The program is designed for motivated gap year students seeking personal growth, cultural immersion, and international volunteer experience. Participants should be adaptable, open-minded, and physically able to engage in outdoor and community-based projects. Background checks, visas, and required vaccinations must be arranged before departure.
To apply, complete the online application and receive pre-departure guidance from program coordinators. Cultural excursions and additional activities may be available in each destination, such as visiting Angkor Wat or exploring local landmarks. Optional excursions are not included in the base program cost and may require extra fees.
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