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eave the traditional classroom
behind as we journey to the heart
of China, Thailand, Cambodia and
Vietnam. Gap Asia is a unique blend
of education, service and exploration
of these intriguing and ancient
cultures.?We partner with local mahouts
and biologists at the Thai Elephant
Conservation Center to understand the
true value of conservation as we care for
and rehabilitate Thailand’s indigenous
elephants. Standing knee-deep in the
rice paddies, we discover a way of life
that has remained virtually unchanged
throughout the centuries. We meet
with village leaders to learn how their
community thrives in an increasingly
globalized world. Settle into village life
in Cambodia and learn about efforts
to combat human trafficking, starting
with education and income generating
opportunities. Be a part of the change
by getting your hands dirty building
bio-sand water filters for villages, and
facilitating computer classes for over
200 students. We all discover the many
lessons this fascinating corner of the
world can teach us.
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dventure and education collide
during our three-month journey
through the lush jungles,
dizzying heights and breathtaking
coasts of Costa Rica, Ecuador and
Peru. ARCC’s nearly 20 year history
of exploration and service in Latin
America opens doors unimagined by
the casual traveler. Tucked away in a
remote mountain village in Costa Rica,
we discover the simplicity of “pura vida”
working alongside our generous hosts
to improve the village’s infrastructure.
Partnering with local biologists on
Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, we witness
the impact of human populations on
the natural world.?Navigate Ecuador’s
Amazon jungle by canoe and partner
with an NGO to provide clean water to
indigenous communities. Treading in the
footsteps of the Inca, we gain insight
into an ancient culture as we explore
the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in
Peru. The abundance of life around us
underscores the rich and unforgettable
experiences of Gap Latin America.?
Program Highlights:
Program Highlights:
• Build Clean Stoves for Quechua
• Teach English to Chinese Students
Families in Peru’s Sacred Valley
in Rural Villages
• Live amongst Weavers & Farmers in
• Care for and Rehabilitate Elephants
an Ecuadorian Village
• Partner with Community Leaders in
the Amazon to Provide Clean Water
• Help Protect Leatherback Turtles and
Surf Costa Rica’s Waves
• Facilitate Nutrition Education to
Communities on Lake Titicaca
• Spanish Class and Immersion in
Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest
90
DAYS
at an Animal Conservation Center
LATIN
AMERICA
GAP SEMESTER
SEPT 15 - DEC 13
TUITION: $12,500*
Arrive: Miami????????? Depart: Miami
*Group Airfare Additional
COMMUNITY SERVICE
GAP SEMESTER
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This trip opened my eyes to the numerous
possibilities in my future.
Browning W., Chapel Hill, NC
• Work with an NGO in Cambodia
to Combat Human Trafficking
• Volunteer with Youth and Elders
Affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam
• Earn your PADI SCUBA Certification
• Retrace History and Explore Relics of
the Khmer Rouge Era in Phnom Penh
90
DAYS
SEPT 15 - DEC 13
TUITION: $13,500*
Arrive: Los Angeles???? Depart: Los Angeles
*Group Airfare Additional
ASIA
GAP SEMESTER
My perspective of the world has been altered
and widened to a once unimaginable degree.
Isabelle D., Philadelphia, PA