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City/State: Multi-City, Multi-Country |
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Country: ARGENTINA, ECUADOR, INDIA, PERU
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| LEAPNOW |
11640 Hwy 128
California
UNITED STATES
94515
Phone: 707-431-7265
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Program description: |
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The fall semester is spent traveling with a group of up to 12 other LEAPYear students to either Central America, South America or Asia. During this semester participants engage in intensive language training, cultural awareness classes, community service, and they usually take on a skill such as reiki, yoga, or begin instruction in a musical instrument. A hike or backpacking adventure is usually incorporated into the semester's portion.
The winter break consists of one month of time at home. Usually home time is spent decompressing from the students' foreign travels.
The spring semester consists of an individual internship. This internship is chosen by the student to meet their needs and desires for educational experience. The students select from LEAPNow's database of over 20,000 different international volunteer opportunities and embark on a three-month independent adventure. Students are counseled throughout the decision process to ensure a good placement.
The program also includes 8 weeks of retreat time that is spread throughout the year. These weeks are dedicated to self-exploration primarily, and take the form of a variety of different arts, activities, classes, and challenges. Previous students have listed this time as a highlight for their LEAPYear.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 17-24
Travel to site: Group Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: 10
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living, Home stays (living with local families), Independent Living
How long does the program last?: 6 Months to 1 Year
What are the dates of this program: Academic Calendar, September to May
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Students have been able to graduate High School and/or receive a full-years college credit through LEAPYear. Students have gone to: South Africa to volunteer with baboon rehabilitation, learned drumming in Ghana, studied yoga in India, learned reiki in India, studied Thankga painting (an ancient Tibetan style) in India, studied under a ninjitsu master in Hawaii, studied under a Shaolin master in China, studied Chinese in China, taught tennis at a resort in Spain, taken photography classes in Mexico, and volunteered at an orphanage in Guatemala, Mexico, India, and Argentina. Receiving credit for these programs is the icing on the cake!
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Cost or price of this program: |
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$29,900
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Qualifications required: |
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* Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 20
* Applicants must meet with one of the program directors
* Applicants must commit to integrity as a guiding principle
* Applicants must commit to the entire year-long program
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