Amigos de las Americas - Gap Year Program in Uruguay

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Location

Uruguay
- Montevideo

Length

12 - 26 weeks

Program Tags

Need-based funding, 529 Plan eligibility

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Program Details

Activities

City Exploring Hiking Swimming

Timeframe

Fall Spring

Housing

Host Family Hostel

Primary Language

Spanish

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

Price Details

The fees cover all in country housing, food, transportation, and supplemental health insurance. The fee also covers professional in country staff support and seed funding for community projects. Excursions are covered as well as a 24 hr health and safety system. College credit is available through the Gap Year Association for an additional $1,700 per semester. Financial assistance is available.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Meals Park Fees Transportation

What's Not Included

Airfare

Last Updated: May 02, 2024

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About Program

Accredited by the Gap Year Association, our Gap Program provides unparalleled cultural immersion and leadership experiences for high school graduates. You’ll complete an internship with a local organization, and live with a host family for your entire stay, becoming part of the community and learn what it's like to live abroad. You'll work to craft and implement a sustainable service project. With fellow volunteers, you'll go on excursions to must-see spots! And you'll have the adventure of a lifetime exploring a new country.

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Program Highlights

Spanish immersion classes
Live like a local with a host family
Intern with a local organization
Excursions around Uruguay
Independence to design projects, travel, and shape your experience

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About Amigos de las Americas

Founded in 1965, AMIGOS is the safest, most authentic volunteer and immersion program in Latin America for young people ages 13 to 22. Volunteers get the opportunity to explore a new country, learn Spanish, and make a positive impact by working on a community service project side by side with local peers and community partners. Our relationships...