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Pre-College and Gap-Year Programs Abroad
Education abroad professionals use a variety of labels for pre-college students who want to study abroad before starting their college or university career, making it somewhat problematic to search for programs through online databases. Terms currently used for this student population include: Pre-College, Pre-Freshman, Prematriculated, January/February Admitted Students, Second Semester Admits, Gap-Year Students, and High School Graduates.
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Center for Study Abroad (CSA)
Low cost study abroad programs in Europe, Asia, Mexico, Latin and South America. Earn college credit. Open to all adults. Semester, Quarter, Summer, Monthly terms. Housing in student residence or local host family. See CSA web site for details.
Dates: Year-round. See CSA web site for details.
Cost: Low cost. See CSA web site for details.
Contact: Alima K. Virtue, Program Director, Center for Study Abroad, 325 Washington Ave., Apt. #93, Kent, WA 98032; 206-726-1498, fax 253-850-0454; Email: info@centerforstudyabroad.com
Website: www.centerforstudyabroad.com
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ASA Summer Study Abroad Programs
Three to four week summer study abroad programs in England (Oxford University) and Italy (Florence)
for students completing grades 9-12. Combine a taste of college life with exploration of another culture! Excellent
classes in exciting subjects, a wide range of activities to choose from, and guided excursions to all the best sights.
Spend this summer with ASA!
Cost: $6,195—$7,795
Dates: Multiple sessions in June, July & August
Contact: Assistant Director, Academic Study Associates (ASA), 375 West Broadway, Ste 200; New York, NY 10012.
Tel: 212-796-8340. Fax: 212-334-4934.
Email: Summer@asaprograms.com
Website: www.asaprograms.com
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Where There Be Dragons
Summer and Gap Year Semester Programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa
Where There Be Dragons offers summer and gap year learning adventures in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Through off-the-beaten-path travel, home-stays, language study, service, and wilderness exploration, Dragons provides an authentic survey of culture, landscape and development issues in the world's most intriguing locales. Currently accepting applications for 2008. |
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Cost: $5,050 - $10,375
Dates: Fall Semester: September 6th- December 8th.
Spring Semester: February 9th- May 12th
Contact: Where There Be Dragons, 3200 Carbon Place, Unit 102, Boulder, CO 80301, USA.
Tel/Fax: 303-413-0822, 303-413-0857
Email: info@wheretherebedragons.com
Website: www.wheretherebedragons.com
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SPI College Credit Study Abroad — Homestay Immersion
Study abroad and earn college credit this summer in Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica, or Italy! SPI programs truly let you experience the language and culture from an insider's perspective as you live with a local homestay family, travel to amazing sites, take fun classes for college credit, and prepare yourself for college.
Dates: Summer June - July
Costs: $2000-6000 All Inclusive Program Fees!
Contact: SPI Study Abroad, 11149 Research Blvd Suite 100 Austin, TX 78759
Phone: 866-502-7505. Fax: 512-532-0803
Email: info@spiabroad.com
Website: www.spiabroad.com
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The Learning Traveller — Gap Year Language Immersion Programs
Gap year programs are gaining popularity! While many students will choose to work, volunteer or simply travel, more and more high school grads are enrolling in language immersion programs with a view to furthering their language skills, expanding their horizons, refreshing themselves intellectually and gaining some real life experience before committing to the next phase of their academic lives. The Learning Traveller offers year-round language immersion programs for students 16+ in 6 key languages and more than 9 wonderful locations. Programs can be booked for as little as two weeks and for stays up to 12 months. All levels from beginner to advanced are accommodated and all programs offer at least one, if not two or three, accommodation options including homestay, residence and shared/private apartments. Programs attract students from around the world, offering students an exciting and truly international experience. Providing the highest levels of program knowledge and customer support, let us help you choose the perfect gap year language immersion program. Call us toll free on 1 888 386 1411.
Dates Offered: Summer and Year-Round Programs
Costs: From US$1700
Contact: The Learning Traveller Inc, 121 Wyndham St., Ste. 201, North Guelph, Ont. N1H 4E9, Canada
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com
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The Learning Traveller Teen Homestay Program in Costa Rica
The Learning Traveller Teen Homestay Program in Costa Rica is the perfect combination of Spanish classes, volunteering, culturally enriching activities and a chance to stay with warm and welcoming host families. Participants will see their Spanish improve while learning about daily life in Costa Rica. Activities include a full schedule of sightseeing to volcanoes, coffee plantations and gorgeous sandy beaches as well as cooking classes, dance lessons, art workshops and lots of time for soccer, swimming and other leisure sports. This is a high quality, high supervision program open to teens from 13 to 17. All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome!
Dates: End of June to end of August, 2010
Costs: From $1850 for 2 weeks
Contact: The Learning Traveller Inc.
Suite 201, 121 Wyndham Street North Guelph, Ontario, N1H 4E9 Canada
Phone: +1 519 821 3202. Fax: +1 519 821 7490.
Email: info@learningtraveller.com
Website: www.learningtraveller.com
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Worldwide — Namibia, Tanzania & Nepal
Medical & Nursing work experience placements in Africa and Asia
Gap Medics arranges placements for students in carefully selected hospitals in Namibia, Nepal and Tanzania. Following intensive pre-placement preparation, participants gain on-the-job training as well as making a real contribution to the local community and having the experience of a lifetime.
With the support and guidance of our dedicated in country teams, the security of our privately rented houses and the unparalleled placement opportunities, we offer the safest and greatest opportunity for students to explore the world of medicine.
Gap Medics builds on the success our sister company Work the World, the UK’s number one provider of healthcare elective placements.
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Dates: Throughout the year, placements arranged according to your dates.
Cost: Prices start at £1290
Contact: Omar Mohamed & Dave Brown, Work the World, The Brighton Forum, 95 Ditchling Road, Brighton
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1273 573876 / +44 (0)1273 689021
Website: www.gapmedics.com
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International Doorways
WELCOME! Bienvenido! Bonjour! Zdravstvuite! Konnichiwa!
From the heart of the Southern Hemisphere of Bali, to the Sacred Ancient Inca Ruin Site of Machu Picchu in Peru; participants will travel to, and participate in interactive projects in rarely accessed locations. This will provide students with an exceptional opportunity to explore cultures, ancient and modern; fundamentally different from their own. At International Doorways we seek to stimulate, educate and develop teenagers to partake in positive contributions enhancing global awareness. Programs last from two to six weeks focusing on key elements such as language study, community service, short internships/independent travel study & outdoor adventure. |
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Dates: June, July & August (Custom Programs Available Year Round)
Cost: $2000-$7000 Full & Partial Scholarships Are Offered
Contact: International Doorways. Program Director: Kathleen Vivas, P. O. Box 12721, Raleigh, NC 27605
Tel.: (919) 832-3706
Email: Info@InternationalDoorways.com
Website: www.InternationalDoorways.com
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Florence, Italy: Pre-College Program: Studio Art, Art History, Italian Language or Cuisine
Florence Pre-college is designed for students of all academic backgrounds and levels excited about immersing themselves in the Florentine culture and lifestyle. Students have
diverse options for course study including studio art, art history and fashion design in addition to Italian courses in language, cinema and cuisine. An SAT test prep course is also available to students interested in improving their SAT scores without missing the opportunity to study abroad. In addition, the Florence program will offer recreational, cultural, and social activities based on student interest.
Cost: $7,395 (Opt. Travel Extension:$985: Rome or Milan)
Dates: June 29- July 27, 2010
Contact: Abbey Road Programs,1850 Camden Ave., #12, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Email: info@goabbeyroad.com
Website: www.goabbeyroad.com/italy.htm
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Cádiz Homestay Spain: Spanish Immersion & Homestay
Our Spanish homestay program in Cádiz is designed for students who seek to improve their Spanish proficiency, learn about Spanish history and culture, and explore some of the most beautiful parts of southern Spain. Students will live with host families in the beautiful coastal city of Cádiz, take Spanish classes at a local school, and participate in many cultural and recreational activities, excursions and travel.
Cost: $4,195 ;(4-weeks): $6,595 ( Opt. Travel Extension $985: Seville & Córdoba)
Dates: Session 1: 7/1/2010 - 7/16/2010. Session 2: 7/16/2010 - 7/31/2010
Contact: Abbey Road Programs,1850 Camden Ave., #12, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Email: info@goabbeyroad.com
Website: goabbeyroad.com/cadiz.htm
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Summer Programs in France
Our summer programs for high school students in France will give you an opportunity to study abroad, benefit from real French language immersion, participate in international exchange and community service with French
students, study French Culture, Literature, Art, and Cuisine.
Cost: $7,195 (Opt. Travel Extension:$985: Paris)
Dates: July 2 - July 30, 2010
Contact: Abbey Road Programs,1850 Camden Ave., #12, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Email: info@goabbeyroad.com
Website: goabbeyroad.com/france.htm
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Western Civilization: Academic Journey to Ancient Greece and Rome, Renaissance Florence and the French Enlightenment
Our pioneer program on Western Civilization is designed for serious, motivated and adventurous students who are eager to learn first-hand about the origins and evolution of Western thought, culture and art. The program follows the path of Western Civilization from Ancient Greeks to Ancient Romans, continuing to the Middle Ages, Renaissance and, finally, to the Enlightenment. The four-week program will take the group for one week each to Athens,
Rome, Florence and Paris, and incorporate relevant regional excursions.
Cost: $7,695
Dates: July 9 - August 3, 2010
Contact: Abbey Road Programs,1850 Camden Ave., #12, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Email: info@goabbeyroad.com
Website: goabbeyroad.com/westernciv.htm
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Modern Civilization: Prague—Berlin—London—Paris
The fast-paced Modern Civilization program is designed for motivated students interested in international relations, globalization and the global economy, European politics, journalism, and debate. Over the course of the three week program, students will examine major developments in European history from World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall as well as the formation of the modern European Union.
Cost: $7,395
Dates: July 9, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Contact: Abbey Road Programs,1850 Camden Ave., #12, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Email: info@goabbeyroad.com
Website: goabbeyroad.com/modern_civilization.htm
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College Prep: Pre-College Enrichment & Intensive SAT Prep
Our intensive pre-college enrichment and test preparation program will take you to some of the best colleges and universities in the country. The program will help you make one of the most important decisions in your life by strengthening your college application and giving you real pre-college experience. In addition to program courses and seminars, Abbey Road faculty will offer you personal counseling and one-on-one tutoring to help better prepare you for when you apply to college. Our instructors have many years of teaching experience and they are eager to share their knowledge with you.
Cost: College Prep (2-weeks): $3,995. College Prep (4-weeks): $7,695
Date: Session 1: June 13 - 26, 2010. Session 2: June 27 - July 10, 2010. Session 3: July 11 - 24, 2010. Session 4: July 25 - August 7, 2010.
Contact: Abbey Road Programs,1850 Camden Ave., #12, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Email: info@goabbeyroad.com
Website: goabbeyroad.com/collegeprep.htm
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London—Barcelona 2010: Dual City Summer Sessions for Art and Design in Europe
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London is collaborating with Elisava, Escola Superior de Disseny in Barcelona, to offer a fascinating European design journey over four weeks in Summer 2010. Starting in the vibrant, sprawling metropolis of London with its wealth of sources of inspiration from the past to the present and ending in one of southern Europe’s most desirable, design focused cities, that continues to be at the vanguard of innovation.
Our courses are for portfolio-builders, current students, new professionals and creative individuals in advertising, animation, architecture, art history, experience and retail design, furniture design, illustration, merchandising, photography and transport design. No previous specialist knowledge is required to join these courses. Courses are offered in English.
Dates: June 28th – July 23rd 2010
Cost: GBP 1750 (4 weeks tuition)
Contact: London Barcelona CSM Short Course Office, 10 Back Hill, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 5EN, England
Tel: (44) 207 514 7015
Email: London@london-barcelona-courses.com
Website: www.london-barcelona-courses.com
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London-Milan: The Dual City Summer Sessions for Design in Europe
Combine Creative Study and Travel in England and Italy during the Summer—Between 5th and 30th July 2010 you can make the most of both London, England and Milan, Italy by enrolling in a unique two- or four-week course in either fashion, fashion styling, interiors or product design. If you are a beginner and wish to build a portfolio and sample a real design school atmosphere or an experienced student or professional who wishes to build upon existing skills, there will be a course in our 2010 program for you.
COURSE OPTIONS: Study Fashion Design for Beginners//Study Fashion Styling for Beginners// Study Interior Design for Beginners// Study Product Design for Beginners// Cool Hunting in London and Milan// Cultural Tours of the Best in Design in London and Milan// Creating a Fashion Collection in London and Milan// Study Interior Design for Retail and Hotels in London and Milan// Study Consumer Electronics Design in London// Study Wellness Design in Milan
SEE website for further details on each course—We're sure you'll find what you want!
Contact: london@london-milan-courses.com
Website: www.london-milan-courses.com/courses.htm
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Volunteer in Spain
Beef up your resume at Instituto Hemingway. Instituto Hemingway Spanish School is an excellent choice to spend your vacation, enjoy sun, mountain and sea views. Make new friends and learn a new culture. You will have the time of your life! We offer Spanish lessons throughout the year plus jobs, internships and volunteer programs.
Dates: Throughout the year, any time, any program.
Cost: From US $100 per week.
Contact: Instituto Hemingway,
Bailen 5, 2 Dcha. 48003 – Bilbao 48003 Spain
Tel.: +34 94 416 7901. Fax: +34 94 416 57 48
Email: info@institutohemingway.com
Website: www.institutohemingway.com
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abroadco, www.abroadco.com; 011-33-0-14331-9950. Contact: Director of European Operations. Programs in Paris & Cannes, France.
Academic Programs International, www.academicintl.com; api@academicintl.com, Programs in France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Academic Studies Abroad, 434 Massachusetts Ave., Ste. 501, Boston, MA 02118; 888-845-4272, fax. 617-437-9390; www.academicstudies.com, info@academicstudies.com. Custom programs for pre-college students.
American University of Paris France, U.S. Office, 950 South Cherry St., Ste. 210, Denver, CO 80246; 303-757-6333; usoffice@aup.edu, www.aup.fr.
ASA The Cambridge Experience:
Summer Study Abroad / Pre-College program at Cambridge University, England.
For more info visit www.asaprograms.com/program/cambridge/index.
Center for Cross Cultural Study, 446 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002-2314; 413-256-0011 or 800-377-2621; website@cccs.com, www.cccs.com (for study in Seville, Spain), www.studyinspain.org.
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia Univ., 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, PA 19038-3295; 866-927-2234; cea@arcadia.edu, www.arcadia.edu/cea. Programs are offered in Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Wales; not all programs will be open to pre-college entrants).
Center for Interamerican Studies, CEDEI, Office of International Programs, P.O. Box 460577, Denver CO 80246-0577 U.S.; 877-2-CUENCA or 623-505-4525; smp@cedei.org, www.cedei.org. Programs available for pre-college students: Summer Spanish Program in the Andes.
Center for International Studies (CIS), 5 New South St, #105, Northampton, MA 01060; 413-582-0407; jpalm@cisabroad.com, www.studyabroad-cis.com or www.degreesabroad-cis.com. Contact: Director. Programs in Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Spain.
CIEE, 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101; 1.800.40.STUDY; hsabroad@ciee.org; www.ciee.org/gap. Gap years or gap semesters for pre-university students arranged in Chile, China, the Dominican Republic, France, Japan and Spain. Program includes language classes, housing and meals with local host families, and community service, arrival orientation and excursions, insurance, and 24 hour support.
City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Ave., Box C212, San Francisco, CA 94112; 415-239-3778; jheffron@ccsf.edu, www.ccsf.edu/studyabroad. Contact: Jill Heffron. Programs in Florence, Italy, Paris, France, Madrid, Spain, and summer programs in Mexico and China.
College Consortium for International Studies—Seville, Spain; St. Bonaventure University, Reilly Center 221B, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778; 716-375-2574, asayegh@sbu.edu, www.iis-seville.com.
College Year in Athens, Greece (semester and year programs), P.O. Box 390890, Cambridge, MA 02139; 617-868-8200; info@cyathens.org, www.cyathens.org.
El Casal. El Casal is a gap year program for High school graduates who want to challenge themselves, renew
their sense of discovery and gain perspective on the world around them. It offers an academic program as well as
cultural activites, community service opportunities and travel. The idea is to provide a stimulating and
enjoyable experience before students set off for college. Contact: www.elcasalbarcelona.com; info@elcasalbarcelona.com
Global Quest, www.gquest.org, offers excellent gap year programs for U.S. students.
Institute for American Universities, Programs in the South of France; www.iaufrance.org.
Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS), Programs in Costa Rica & Nicaragua, www.icads.org.
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), 33 N. LaSalle St., 15th Fl., Chicago, IL 60602; 800-995-2300 or 312-944-1750. Contact: Nancy Kenyon. Develops customized programs for pre-college students.
ISA (International Studies Abroad), 901 W. 24th St., Austin, TX 78705; 800-580-8826 or 512-480-8522; www.studiesabroad.com. Contact: Study Abroad Advisor and ELAP Coordinator. Programs include Spain, Italy, France, U.K., Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, and Australia. There are a few exceptions that do require college time.
Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI), 111 John St., Ste. 800, New York, NY 10038, www.keiabroad.org.
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education. LEAPNOW offers group and individual programs bringing together academic credit, strong intentional focus on personal evolution, and a database of 6,000+ ways to travel, study, and work in 126 countries for ages 17-24. Contact: info@leapnow.org, www.leapnow.org.
Lexia International, 23 South Main St., Hanover, NH 03755-2048; 800-775-3942 or 603-643-9898; info@Lexiaintl.org, www.lexiaintl.org. Programs in Berlin, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Chiang Mai, Havana, Krakow, London, Paris, Prague, Rome, Shanghai, Venice.
Living Routes, info@LivingRoutes.org, www.LivingRoutes.org. Study Abroad programs based in eco-villages around the world to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to build a sustainable lifestyle.
Masa Israel Journey. The Gateway to Long-Term Israel Programs, enables thousands of Jewish young adults to spend a semester or year in Israel on one of over 100 approved programs by providing information, scholarships, and more. Masa’s aim is to help young Jews from around the world build a life-long relationship with Israel and a firm commitment to Jewish life. Contact: masainfo@masaisrael.org, www.masaisrael.org.
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), 2888 Main St., Lander, WY 82520-3140; 307-332-5300; admissions@nols.edu, www.nols.edu.
Outward Bound, 100 Mystery Point Rd., Garrison, NY 10524; 888-882-6863, www.outwardbound.com.
School for Field Studies, 10 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970; 800-989-4418; admissions@fieldstudies.org, www.fieldstudies.org. Programs in environmental studies in the Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, and Kenya.
SEA Semester, P.O. Box 6, Woods Hole, MA 02543; 800-552-3633 x41; www.sea.edu. Contact: Coordinator of the Alumni Admission Network.
Semester at Sea, Institute for Shipboard Education, 811 William Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; 800-854-0195; info@semesteratsea.pitt.edu, www.semesteratsea.com. Pre-college students for summer abroad programs only.
Studies Abroad for Global Education. SAGE Program offers high school students and educators the opportunity to travel and study abroad. The program offers an academic study abroad program to India for high school students, and Academic and Service-based Gap year programs. Sage also designs custom school trips for educators and students to 12 international destinations and 2 Native
American reservations. Our programs are cultural immersive and introspective journeys. Discover your world, discover yourself! Contact: info@sageprogram.org, www.sageprogram.org.
Study Australia, LLC, 54515 State Rd. 933 North, P.O. Box 1004, Notre Dame, IN 46556-1004; 800-585-9658; www.study-australia.com. Certain academically qualified pre-college students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis for study at particular Australian universities.
Univ. of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, Scotland, c/o Student Recruitment & Admissions Service; sras@abdn.ac.uk, www.abdn.ac.uk.
Univ. of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, U.K., International Office, The Registry; intl.office@uea.ac.uk, www.uea.ac.uk/international.
Univ. of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, Study Abroad Coordinator; www.ul.ie/internationaleducation.
Univ. of Stirling Scotland, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, c/o Gordon Love, Study Abroad Officer; 011-44-1786-467040; study-abroad@stir.ac.uk, www.external.stir.ac.uk.
VentureCo Worldwide; The Ironyard; 64-66 The Market Place; Warwick UK CV34 4SD; mail@ventureco-worldwide.com; www.ventureco-worldwide.com. VentureCo’s opportunities (for students aged 17 – 20) include: Inca Venture; Galapagos Venture; Aztec-Maya Venture; Patagonia Venture; Himalaya Venture; and Kilimanjaro Venture. The programs last a maximum of 16 weeks and offer three phases: learn about the hosts, work as part of the community, and join an expedition. Program fees apply.
Youth International, Experience the World! Youth International is an experiential education program which focuses upon international travel and inter-cultural exchange, adventure, community service, and homestays;
Youth International. An experiential education program focusing on international travel and intercultural exchange, adventure, community service, and homestays. Teams of 14, aged 18-25, travel together for 1 semester of 3 1/2 months to Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, and India) or Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Namibia) or South America (Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, including the Galapagos islands). Assist refugees, hike the Himalayas or the Andes, live with and help an African tribe, scuba dive in the Galapagos, and much more. Contact: info@youthinternational.org; www.youthinternational.org.
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