The Adventurer
12 weeks: Language study in Costa Rica and service learning in Peru. Available starting Fall 2021
12 weeks: Language study in Costa Rica and service learning in Peru. Available starting Fall 2021
The Adventurer is the right fit for the traveler who is passionate about outdoor adventure and sustainability, and is interested in elevating their Spanish—all levels welcome. Experience two vibrant cultures in depth and learn what it takes to make an impact in the word.
Spend the majority of your semester in Latin America where you’ll experience Costa Rica and Peru’s astonishing biodiversity and natural beauty. You’ll visit tropical rainforests and Machu Picchu, sharpen your Spanish with locals, and get an impressive understanding of sustainable practices and social entrepreneurship.
Gap Semester 12 Weeks
Every EF Gap Semester program kicks off with a guided, culturally immersive tour of four iconic European cities: London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona. Bond with your cohort as you explore these cities and make lifelong memories together.
Sharpen your Spanish at our seaside EF Tamarindo language schools. Steps from the ocean, you'll accelerate your learning by interacting with locals outside of class.
Work with several NGOs and local community members to implement sustainable structures, spend time empowering youth on the outskirts of a city, and immerse yourself in local culture as you participate in daily life.
Our gap semester programs culminate with a transformative series of workshops and seminars led by experts in business and international relations. Reunite with the rest of your cohort to reflect on your gap, develop a post-gap plan for success in college and your career, and say goodbye to everyone during a gala farewell banquet and awards ceremony.
Tuition for this 8-week program is $18,500, and scholarships are available. Tuition includes:
Peru’s energetic charm, ingrained sustainable practices, and incredible biodiversity make it an overwhelmingly charismatic nation.
During your time in Peru, you’ll focus on sustainability, empowering youth, and immersing yourself in local culture as you participate in daily life.
Applying for our Fall 2021 Gap Year or Semester program? Consider taking advantage of our Early Action admissions timeline. By applying Early Action, you can secure your spot on your program of choice, receive first consideration for our Global Citizens Scholarships, and hear back about your scholarship application before the risk-free cancellation deadline.
Thinking about traveling in the coming year? Our flexible booking policies and risk-free cancellation options mean that you can book your gap experience with confidence. For more details, speak to one of our EF Gap Year Advisors, or see our full booking conditions here.