Live among the Himalayan foothills surrounded by colorful temples while contributing to local volunteer efforts in Nepal. Volunteers will help young locals and women implement positive change for their communities by installing clean water systems and teaching the importance of clean water and good hygiene practices. Adventure is just around the corner as well with a trek through Ruby Valley and through high mountain villages. Others may choose a gap year program that allows them to teach English to young children and women as well while being immersed in Nepalese culture. These gap year programs are open to high school and college students.
ARCC Programs has offered programs for students since 1983. ARCC Gap Semesters are an academic semester with a defined curriculum and leadership development component. Program Locations: Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, Oceania, Europe, United States. ..(more)
EIGHT MONTHS, FOUR COUNTRIES, AN IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS AGES 18-22..(more)
Founded in 1993, Where There Be Dragons is the leader in cross-cultural education. Dragons offers 3-month immersive and responsible international and domestic Gap Year programs in Asia (including India), Latin America, Africa, and the Southwestern USA. ..(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)
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)
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)
Come face-to-face with complex social structures, diverse religions, and the intersection of tradition and change. In India and Nepal, you’ll explore another part of the world - and yourself - that will transform your perspectives on culture, climate, and spirituality forever...(more)
Join us on an epic journey of discovery through lands steeped in rich history, culture, diversity and changing landscapes!..(more)
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