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South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration
by: Impact Gap Year
Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thailand on a comprehensive 6-month journey. Experience an exceptional blend of cultural immersion, wildlife conservation, and community involvement. You'll start your journey by contributing to wildlife conservation in South Africa amidst the Big 5 conservation area. Next, you'll hop on to France where you will immerse yourself in French culture and language during an unforgettable summer in Loire Valley, studying at one of the country's oldest universities. Finally, venture to your third country - Thailand - where you will volunteer as an English teacher in the scenic Hua Hin island. The entire experience offers invaluable cultural insights, skill development, and lifelong memories; igniting passions for social and environmental causes as you embark on a journey toward becoming a dedicated global citizen effecting positive change.
Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thailand on a comprehensive 6-month journey. Experience an exceptional blend of cultural immersion, wildlife conservation, and community involvement. You'll start your journey by contributing to wildlife conservation in South Africa amidst the Big 5 conservation area. Next, you'll hop on to France where you will immerse yourself in French culture and language during an unforgettable summer in Loire Valley, studying at one of the country's oldest universities. Finally, venture to your third country - Thailand - where you will volunteer as an English teacher in the scenic Hua Hin island. The entire experience offers invaluable cultural insights, skill development, and lifelong memories; igniting passions for social and environmental causes as you embark on a journey toward becoming a dedicated global citizen effecting positive change.
Program Highlights
Master a language spoken worldwide, fostering global connections and cultural understanding.
Stay stress-free in comfortable lodgings, ensuring a peaceful start and end to your gap year.
Witness art, festivals, and a vibrant culture that create unforgettable, lifelong memories.
Access extensive networks in academia and communities, fostering future collaborations and prospects.
Develop essential skills such as cultural adaptability, conservation awareness, language proficiency, and teaching expertise to effect meaningful global change.
Quick Details
- Angers, France
- Kruger Park, South Africa
- Hua Hin, Thailand
- 3-6 Months
- 1-2 Years
- Multiple Year
- 7-12 Months
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Education
- Wildlife
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Volunteering
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Chinese
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- European
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Luxembourg
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Mauritian
- Micronesian
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Sammarinese
- Scottish
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- St. Barts
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Turkish
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Liechtenstein
- Maltese
- Mexican
- Spanish
- Statian
Awards
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Exceptional Support
January 18, 2024by: Margaux Q - United KingdomI highly recommend this organization! The placement has lead me to have an amazing experience. The staff helped me throughout the entire process and found an internship placement that matched my goals.
Empathy in Action
January 18, 2024by: Jilian M - GermanyI learned a lot about how social work functions in France. I gained personal experience working with a non profit organization that helps low income people gain housing. I wanted to learn more about the subject as a whole, work with people and improve my French and I did all those three things.
Achieved my checklist
January 18, 2024by: Caroline F - SpainI realized once I got back that I learned more than I thought I did- not that I didn't think I learned a lot, already. There of my goals were to make more international friends (check) amp up my french comprehension (check) and expand my worldview (check).
Program Details
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Locations
- Angers, France
- Kruger Park, South Africa
- Hua Hin, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Education
- Wildlife
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Volunteering
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 1-2 Years
- Multiple Year
- 7-12 Months
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Post High School
- During College
- After College
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Chinese
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- European
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Luxembourg
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Mauritian
- Micronesian
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Sammarinese
- Scottish
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- St. Barts
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Turkish
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Liechtenstein
- Maltese
- Mexican
- Spanish
- Statian
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Academic Credit
- Emergency Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- In-Country Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Required Equipment
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Transcript Fees
- Language Lessons
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect in Thailand?
Thailand is a tropical country with a rainy season from July to October and boasts beautiful beaches. Buddhism is the primary religion, and like the United Kingdom, Thailand holds a revered royal family.
Do I need to be TEFL certified to teach in Thailand?
While a TEFL or TESOL certificate is not required as it's a voluntary role, a police background check may be necessary. You must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English.
Should I be fluent in French to join the summer program in France?
Prior training or tuition in the French language is not necessary for the summer program in France.
What are the activities involved in the wildlife conservation project?
The project involves regular game drives and research efforts aimed at understanding animal health, behavior, and populations. These efforts contribute to the development of effective conservation strategies for South Africa's wildlife.
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