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The Changemaker

10-week Gap Semester in Latin America

Calling all Changemakers: this program is perfect for impact-driven adventurer who wants to experience sustainable lifestyles all over the world. Travel to Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and the Galápagos, working with locals in these communities to address the global challenges they’re facing while exploring the ecosystems they’re trying to conserve.

The Changemaker

10-week Gap Semester in Latin America

COSTA RICA: 13 DAYS

Fly to sunny San Jose, meet your cohort, and attend Orientation at the UN’s University for Peace, then ravel to the Arenal Region to volunteer on an organic farm. Explore Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast while working on sea turtle conservation projects. 

The Changemaker

10-week Gap Semester in Latin America

PANAMA: 15 DAYS

Cross the land border into Boquete, where you’ll zipline through the lush greenery of the highlands and explore one of the preeminent coffee-growing regions of the world! Spend time in Panama City engaging with urban environmentalism and visit the world-famous Panama Canal.

The Changemaker

10-week Gap Semester in Latin America

ECUADOR: 22 DAYS

Journey to Ecuador to experience the country’s hot springs, rainforests, white water rapids, waterfalls, and, of course, the Galápagos Islands! Spend time with a Kichwa community learning about their culture and traditions.

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For U.S. students 18–22.

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