2012 GAP YEAR SUPPLEMENT Gap year programs challenge students through study, service, travel, and cultural exchange. They can include academics or special interests, or even be a postgraduate program. Most importantly, gap year programs teach through experience rather than within the traditional classroom setting. Take a look through our Supplement to find the right program for you, and don't forget that you can always find more information on TeenLife.com.
the aegean center for the fine arts Founded in 1966, the Aegean Center offers small group and individualized study in painting, drawing, photography, art history, and singing. Phone: +30 22840 23287 Email: pack@aegeancenter.org Website: www.aegeancenter.org
bel camino Bel Camino’s Semester in Siena offers young adults a 3-month immersion in the language, culture, and landscape of Italy. Highlights include a homestay, language study, cultural excursions, instruction in the creative arts, and a week-long hike in Tuscany. Phone: (305) 877-4937 Email: info@belcamino.org Website: www.belcamino.org
THE TEENLIFE 2012 GAP YEAR SUPPLEMENT
hebron academy postgraduate year
At Hebron Academy, our mission is to inspire and guide students to reach their highest potential. Our core values are fundamental to the Hebron experience: Hebron Academy is a community of trust where an individual's word is his or her bond. Phone: (207) 966-2100 Email: jhemmings@hebronacademy.org Website: www.hebronacademy.org
LEAPNOW: Transforming education
Since 1994, LEAPNOW has offered gap travel and adventure integrated into a unique, full-year of college: 3-month guided group travel to India and Latin America; 3-month internship chosen from 6,000 options; and 8 retreat weeks for guided inner journey. FAFSA and scholarships available. Phone: (888) 424-5327 Email: info@leapnow.org Website: www.leapnow.org
ipsl study abroad & service-learning™ programs
Mix with local residents, become immersed in the host communities, take fully-accredited college courses, travel, and perform volunteer service at community agencies. International study and volunteering set you apart for college, grad school, and careers! Phone: (503) 395-4775 Email: info@ipsl.org Website: www.ipsl.org
oxford advanced studies program (oasp)
OASP offers exciting and challenging gap year and summer programs in the heart of beautiful and historic Oxford, England. The academics are complemented by cultural visits, a wide range of creative activities, and sports. Phone: +44 1865 793333 Email: jo.lott@oasp.ac.uk Website: www.oasp.ac.uk
visitoz: work in australia
VisitOz offers well-paid work in rural and outback Australia for young people ages 18-30. Participants are given a 9-day introduction, including 4 days jet lag recovery coupled with 5 days of farm training. Participants have a choice of jobs to suit their skills and work is available for up to one year. Phone: +61 (07) 41 686 185 Email: info@visitoz.org Website: www.visitoz.org
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