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South America Semester: Andes & Amazon (Gap Year)
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 ...
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 political change and social transformation. Through intensive Spanish language courses, trekking through a wide range of ecological backdrops, exposure to remote indigenous communities, and an extended home-stay, Andes & Amazon students connect deeply with the local culture while exploring a rich panorama of Andean and Amazonian realities. Dragons students will also examine current political t...
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.
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- Sucre, Bolivia
- Cochabamba, Bolivia
- La Paz, Bolivia
- Rural Areas, Bolivia
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Spanish
- Study Abroad
- All Nationalities
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The Rules
by: Joseph R.Program: South America Semester: Andes & Amazon (Gap Year)I loved my time spent abroad with Where There Be Dragons (Bolivia and Peru) semester. For the most part everything was good. We were thought to understand the culture of where we were and were taught to be global citizens. My biggest complaint, however, is on the content of program rules. Specifically, the no tolerance of alcohol rule. THe drinking age in Bolivia and Peru is 18 yet the dragons program will kick you out if you drink. While everything is presented to you before you begin and you s...
AWESOME!!!!!
by: Kendall GeorgeProgram: South America Semester: Andes & Amazon (Gap Year)This course was the most amazing experience of my life.That may seem like an exaggeration, but it is actually true. Every day presented a new and exciting experience, and I was constantly learning something new. There were so many opportunities to challenge myself and expand my horizons, and it was important to make the trip what I wanted it to be. It was amazing to go into something without really knowing what to expect, and then having my mind blown with the beauty of it. I had never been trek...
Very rad
by: Captain Lightning DaveProgram: South America Semester: Andes & Amazon (Gap Year)It was an incredible trip put together by incredible administration and instructors. They work everyday to get you around the most wonderful people and in the most wonderful locations that are totally different from anything you'll ever experience again. If you're on the fence about this trip, go for it! You won't regret it. Living Situation: While the home-stay is in no way posh, it is real. You learn to appreciate what you have so quickly.
Program Details
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Locations
- Sucre, Bolivia
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Spanish
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Academic Credit
- Transcript Fees
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Tuition & Fees
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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