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EF Gap Semester in Latin America (The Changemaker)
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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Students working on mangroves
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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Locations
- Arenal, Costa Rica
- Cabarete, Dominican Republic
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Lima, Peru
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Experiential Learning
- History
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
Accomodation 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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