Amigos de las Americas - Gap Year Program in Asunción, Paraguay
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About Program
AMIGOS Gap Programs for high school graduates provide unparalleled immersion and leadership experiences in Paraguay.
Accredited by the Gap Year Association, our Gap Programs focus on ethical service, leadership, and cultural humility.
The AMIGOS Gap Program in South America focuses on three key components: Spanish language acquisition, authentic cultural immersion, and real-world skill building.
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Program Highlights
- Language and Identity: Learn Spanish and Guarani
- Mentorship through coaching, supervision, and support
- Live with a host family and connect with other young people through local clubs, sports, and the arts
- Earn 200 service hours per semester while interning with a local organization
- Enjoy group excursions to national parks, including a visit to Iguazu Falls
Popular Programs
Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty while learning about environmental conservation and community adaptation to climate change. Take part in hands-on volunteering at a nature reserve. You’ll get training in leadership, Spanish, cultural humility, design thinking, and project management as you develop a service project to carry out once you return home. Marvel at the biodiversity and landscapes while you take group excursions around the region!
