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    Seize your Journey<\/h1>\n
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    Get Inspired or Inspire - <\/span>Which Will It Be Today?<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Meaningful Gap Years: Semesters, Summers, and Other Adventures<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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      Travel the world, connect with communities, and unleash your potential.<\/b><\/p>\n

      Carpe Diem Education students are those who crave adventure and want to walk the path less traveled. Our experiential semesters are for those ready to go inward, travel purposefully, and find their hidden potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Our Semester Programs<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Travel off the beaten path with a small group of like-minded students. This curated adventure is designed to expand your perspective, promote self-awareness, and inspire a sense of belonging and impact.<\/em><\/p>\n

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      Our Latitudes Year Program<\/span><\/h3>\n

      For students looking to go even deeper on their immersive journeys, combine a group semester (fall\/spring) with a Focused Volunteer Placement (spring\/fall) for a full gap year. You'll work directly with our expert coordinator to contribute your unique skills to an organization in need.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Our Program Components<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      All of our programs include elements of the following, depending on region, length, and local availability:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Community Engagement<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

      Connect with others through shared goals and common purpose<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Cultural Immersion:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Be informed by new and unique perspectives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Service Learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Collaborate with community partners to do meaningful hands-on work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Language Study:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Develop your language skills through instruction from native speakers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Homestay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Build community and discover new ways of living<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Student-Directed Travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Practice your skills as you grow into a savvy international traveler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Reflection Retreat:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Take time to integrate and contextualize all that you have experienced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Get off the beaten path and discover some of the most beautiful places on earth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Environmental Conservation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Engage in efforts to address climate change and improve the well-being of the planet's inhabitants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      What Makes Us Unique<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Whether on a gap semester or our signature Latitudes Year, Carpe Diem students combine hands-on learning with personal development to inspire transformation. Our approach, curriculum, and focus on safety set us apart. Over almost 20 years, Carpe Diem has guided hundreds of students through the process of transforming through travel, with a focus on our key values and commitment to contributing meaningfully to host communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Climate Change<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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        Every student on every program learns how to understand and mitigate their carbon footprint. At the end of the day, connecting students to the people who are affected most - and yet still solving problems, is how we stay inspired and inspire our community and politicians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Our Scholarships<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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        We are committed to making the gap year experience accessible to more students and families by providing Carpe Diem scholarships to those in need, and supporting the work of our nonprofit sister: Carpe Mundi<\/a>. Learn more about our scholarships here<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Experienced Leadership<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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        Our Directors are experienced, industry-leading educators who love this work for the humanity it inspires. We are backed by award-winning experts in risk management, mental health, insurance, and a larger community of dedicated practitioners who all support each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Testimonials<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        \"Hands down the most meaningful and powerful journey I\u2019ve ever been on.\"<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        - Cooper,<\/strong><\/span><\/em>
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        \"I can say with confidence that my gap year has been the best year of my life.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

        -Adele,<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
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        Travel the world, connect with communities, and unleash your potential. Carpe Diem Education students are those who crave adventure and want to walk the path less traveled. Our experiential semesters are for those ready to go inward, travel purposefully, and find their hidden potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1105,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":12,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/pagebuilder.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35083","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nInternational Gap Year Programs | Carpe Diem Education<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Carpe Diem Education offers expertly designed gap year programs. 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