Description:
A 3-month journey exploring the languages and cultures of Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. Live in individual homestays while studying Spanish in Ecuador and Bolivia. Participate in worthwhile community service and environmental projects. The semester is designed to allow you to learn Spanish, make a positive contribution, and learn first-hand about the cultures of the Andes and Amazon. Fall (Sept-Dec) and Spring (Mar-May) every year. Open to ages 17 and up.
Highlights:
This opportunity is part of LEAPNOW's Supported Internship program - Check out our website for more details!
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
For ages 17 and up.
Travel Types:
BackPacking Abroad,
Camping,
Canoeing,
Climbing,
Ecology,
Environmental Studies,
Hiking,
Homestay,
Native Culture Studies,
Overland Tours,
Rafting,
RainForest Tours
and Trekking
Languages:
English
and Spanish
Languages Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Subject Areas:
Biology (General),
Communications,
Creative Writing,
Ecology,
Environmental Management,
Environmental Sci. (Atmosph.),
Environmental Studies,
Forestry,
History,
Humanities,
Intensive Language,
Interdisciplinary,
International Relations,
Internship Programs,
Languages / Linguistics,
Literature,
Peace Studies,
Refugee Studies,
Religious Studies,
Social Work
and Spanish
Cost in US$: 1,400
Credit Available: yes
Salary / Pay: --
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
agriculture,
animal welfare,
biological research,
building maintenance,
building schools,
childcare/children,
community centers,
community health,
conservation,
cooking,
culture,
cutting wood,
digging,
eco-tourism,
environment,
gender issues,
health,
housing,
human rights,
indigenous issues,
minority groups,
natural resources,
nutrition,
organic farming,
painting,
parks,
planting,
recreation,
reforestation,
renovation,
repairs,
restoration,
social services, social work,
trail building,
translation,
transportation,
tree planting,
volunteer management,
water
and wildlife surveying
Age Range: 17-26
Participants Travel to Peru
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Scholarships Are Available. - LEAPNow offers need-based scholarships.
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 week
Post Services Include:
Exit Debriefing Abroad
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Alumni Network
Job and Internship Network
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded: 1993