Do you want to explore the world “Down Under?” Spend a gap year or semester in Australia and New Zealand and discover what life is like in the southern hemisphere. Some programs are academic and centered in cities such as Sydney or Newcastle; others are focused on community service, the environment, wildlife conservation or working. Some offer travel to Asia or adventures such as diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
EF Gap Semester is perfect for students who want to explore several countries, learn a language, volunteer, engage in cultural exchange, intern abroad, and develop leadership skills. Programs are accredited so students can earn college credit...(more)
We connect deeply with our global communities and travel with purpose and intention. Our students redefine what it means to embark on a meaningful gap year abroad. Learn a new language, live with a host family, and participate in a volunteer project—all while earning college credit—on a gap year or three-month semester around the world...(more)
We offer unique educational adventures where our students live full-time aboard our vessels while spending a semester of their gap year sailing from island to island, country to country, or continent to continent in any number of global locations...(more)
The Leap is offering plenty of exciting gap year opportunities all around the world!..(more)
Explore with a tight-knit community. Find purpose. Feel inspired and playful. Maximize your freedom. You will explore the mountains of Colorado, the canyons of Utah, practice Spanish in Mexico, and experience sustainable community in Thailand. You will spend time learning about who you are as an individual, in community, and within the context of the broader world. ..(more)
Pacific Discovery is a global leader in experiential education, offering transformative gap year and summer programs abroad since 2001. Programs are overland journeys combining authentic immersion, meaningful service, wilderness adventure. Students leave with a deepened sense of their identity, passion, and purpose...(more)
Experience the world and discover your passions with EF Gap Year. Visit 10+ countries, improve your language skills, make an impact, and intern abroad. Build real-world skills, make lifelong memories, and return home a better you. For ages 18-22...(more)
Hike, kayak and surf your way through Australia and Bali on this exciting and fulfilling 10-week gap year program! ..(more)
Are you looking for a unique college experience that combines education with adventure? We've partnered with top international universities in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK to offer high school students like you guaranteed access into your school of choice...(more)
Protect the ocean, explore the Great Barrier Reef and delve into the Aboriginal culture on this road trip along Australia's East Coast!..(more)
This epic gap year program through New Zealand and Australia will reveal the wonders of life Down Under, before you hike, climb and camp your way through Aotearoa...(more)
Join us on an epic journey recreating the path our Polynesian ancestors traveled through the Pacific! Our 70 - day semester offers you an enriching and insightful fusion of environmental service projects, cultural immersion, personal development, and, of course, non-stop adventure!..(more)
AFS-USA offers programs for travelers who are 18 and older to study abroad. Turn wanderlust into an impactful experience! Put global learning towards your next degree, accelerate your career development, or inspire the next generation of students. You can choose from places such as Denmark, Brazil, Belgium, New Zealand, and more!..(more)
If you are looking to differentiate your resume, earn essential skills that employers value, and grow your professional network -- all from the comfort of home! -- then the API Virtual Global Internship program is for you!..(more)
Spend a gap semester in Australia and New Zealand: located in the heart of the South Pacific, each is uniquely informed by indigenous cultures, European colonization, and diverse ecosystems. Both nations highlight the ever-evolving relationships between indigenous cultures and colonizing forces, and the challenges of balancing environmental conservation with the economics of industry and tourism...(more)
Travel to the heart of the New Zealand wilderness to learn about sustainable living practices and conversation on this unique homesteading gap year program!..(more)
An immersive gap year experience combining a group travel semester and an individual volunteer placement, Latitudes Year is the full year option for students who want to go deeper in their independent travel journey. As a Latitudes Year student, you’ll spend your first semester traveling on one of our group semesters. During your second semester, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your educational experience with an independent volunteer placement...(more)
Are you looking for an adventure? The Voyager allows you explore the natural wonders of Oceania and discover the rich cultures of Thailand and Japan. Experience the lush environments of Australia and New Zealand, get your hands dirty working with on an elephant conservation project, and explore the way culture and religion connect in Japan...(more)
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