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EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)
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Get hands-on experience with conservation and sustainability and make a true impact across Latin America. Work with locals on global challenges and explore the ecosystems and communities they are trying to conserve. This program is designed for the impact-driven adventurer who wants to experience sustainable lifestyles all over the world. Travel to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador,...
Get hands-on experience with conservation and sustainability and make a true impact across Latin America. Work with locals on global challenges and explore the ecosystems and communities they are trying to conserve. This program is designed for the impact-driven adventurer who wants to experience sustainable lifestyles all over the world. Travel to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, and the Galápagos with your cohort. Learn about the UN Sustainable Development goals as you adventure through Latin America. Work on an organic farm, contribute to sea turtle conservation, learn about the international coffee trade, and much more.
Program Highlights
Explore Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast and work with sea turtles.
Work on coral reef and mangrove reforestation projects, and learn how to surf in the Dominican Republic.
Guarantee full cultural immersion while staying with a host family and visiting Cusco, the Salineras salt mines, and Macchu Picchu in Peru.
Hike the Ecuadorian Amazon and explore the local culture.
Snorkel with sea lions and sharks, spot blue-footed boobies and penguins, and see giant tortoises in the Galapagos.
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Excursions with a local tour director
Quick Details
- Arenal, Costa Rica
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- Cabarete, Dominican Republic
- Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
- San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Quito, Ecuador
- Lima, Peru
- Sacred Valley, Peru
- Cusco, Peru
- After College
- During College
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- History
- Self-Discovery
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- Canadian
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The experience was once in a life time!
by: Niara Prescott - United StatesProgram: EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)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...
Incredible Experience!
by: Lauren LaMena - United StatesProgram: EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)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 ...
I discovered what matters.
by: Jadyn Young - United StatesProgram: EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)During this experience abroad, I was able to understand and find myself through all the cultural immersion and service projects to help other people. I felt so safe to explore and discover new things and I had the best time meeting all the new people I traveled with and the locals that we met along the way.
Program Details
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Locations
- Arenal, Costa Rica
- Cabarete, Dominican Republic
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Lima, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- After College
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
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