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South America Semester: Andes & Amazon (Gap Year)

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Program Overview

The Central Andes is a region full of superlatives, existing at extremes. From sparkling glaciers to lush tropical forests, this Gap Year program takes you through a dizzying tapestry of landscapes and cultures, exploring the links between land and people, past and present. The ancient Land of the Incas encompasses a fascinating blend of history and vibrant cultures, placed in a modern context of ...

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Program Highlights

Hike through remote stretches of the Andes Mountains, honing your trekking skills while taking in some of the most dramatic vistas on the planet
Settle into the rhythm of life in an agricultural community, living with a family, deepening your language skills, and exploring an Independent Study topic of your choice.
Engage with issues in resource management, modernization and globalization, indigenous movements and political representation, urbanization and rural poverty, environmental conservation, and more.
Travel by canoe along tropical waterways in the Amazon Rainforest while learning from indigenous elders.
Explore land use and relationships, social and political activism, and indigenous identity and representation. Delve into pre-Incan and Incan history and culture, the coca leaf, and more.

What's Included

Academic Credit
Transcript Fees
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
In-Country Orientation
All Program Activity Costs
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Language Lessons

Program Details

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Locations

  • La Paz, Bolivia
  • Rural Areas, Bolivia
  • Peru

Types & Subjects

  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Experiential Learning
  • Spanish
  • Study Abroad

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

14-20

Duration

  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College
  • During High School

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Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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4.8
12 reviews

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Cultural Immersion
4.8
Satisfaction
4.8
Living Situation
4.7
Itinerary
4.7
Program Administration
4.6
Academics
4.3

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