Pacific Discovery: South America Semester Program
- Location(s): Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Multi-Region: Peru
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer, Gap Year, High School
Pacific Discovery
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Challenge yourself on this South America gap year program journeying through the incredible cultural and natural diversity of Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands.Join us to gain insight into the lives of indigenous Andean and Amazon communiti... read more
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Challenge yourself on this South America gap year program journeying through the incredible cultural and natural diversity of Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands.Join us to gain insight into the lives of indigenous Andean and Amazon communities while significantly improving your conversational Spanish ability. Participate in worthwhile community-initiated volunteer projects, wander the ancient streets of Quito and Cuzco, and be astounded by Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the incredible Galapagos Islands. You will trek, kayak, cycle, and snorkel through a range of environments from Andean peaks to the Amazon rainforest.Students on this gap year program can develop meaningful connections with local people, gain knowledge of South America’s history, experience sustainable development, push personal boundaries, and develop their leadership skills. This experience combines immersive Spanish language study, hands-on volunteer projects, an Amazon rainforest expedition, rafting and snorkel excursions and tons of adventure travel!
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Gap Year
High School
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Latin Language, Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness
