{"id":36272,"date":"2019-05-09T12:04:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T19:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpediemeducation.org\/?page_id=36272"},"modified":"2025-10-19T08:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T15:08:54","slug":"latitudes-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/programs\/latitudes-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Latitudes Yearlong Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-36272\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-36272-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-36272-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-36272-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-36272-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"hero-text-main panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-661cab0798ab-36272 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style=\"text-align: center\">Latitudes Year<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"gastro-text\" style=\"text-align: center\">Group Semester + Independent Semester<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"logo-CDE panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-36272\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-36272-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-36272-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"visual-element panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-36272\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy.png\" width=\"802\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy.png 802w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ink_2-copy-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" title=\"ink_2 copy\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"section-title-main flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-1\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Latitudes Year Program<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_87715\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BJ5GMgKsFEY?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=3&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>An immersive gap year experience combining a group travel semester and an individual volunteer placement.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Latitudes Year student, you'll spend your first group semester enjoying a wide range of experiences and educational opportunities while engaging with multiple partner organizations in several locations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your second semester gives you the opportunity to deepen your educational experience in a more self-directed, independent manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your second gap semester, you'll work with a specific organization and community that reflects your interests. Rather than travel to multiple placements, you'll commit to a multi-month individual placement in one community, what we call a Focused Volunteer Placement (FVP). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By engaging in a FVP that reflects your unique interests and passions, you'll take a deeper dive into the world of service learning, community engagement, and cultural immersion. You'll develop meaningful relationships with your host community, enrich your world view, expand your cultural awareness, and develop a greater sense of independence. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-3\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Where We Travel<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your second semester as a Focused Volunteer Placement, you can work with one of our partners in over 20 countries! While some students choose to return to the region they traveled in during their group semester, that is not a requirement. Check out this page of past great things Latitudes Alumni have done during their FVP: <a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/latitudes-alumni\/\">Latitudes Alumni Web Page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-5\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Latitudes Year FAQ<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><strong>What countries can I travel to for my Focused Volunteer Placement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpe Diem partners with organizations in over 20 countries, offering a diverse range of possible placements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the benefits of choosing a placement through Carpe Diem Education?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpe Diem has done extensive relationship building with our FVP partners. The Latitudes Year Coordinator has consistent communication with you and the partner organization, helping to promote a positive experience for both parties. The Latitudes Year Coordinator supports you in a variety of ways, acting as a touch point for student questions or concerns, and doing regular check-ins as to your overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you have the opportunity to continue your path in experiential education, deepening your knowledge and understanding through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-level cultural immersion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language acquisition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further developing travel skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased cultural awareness\/understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced self-awareness, maturity, and independence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also earn 6-12 <a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/college-credit\/\">semester credits<\/a> each semester, during the Latitudes Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image-grid\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image-grid so-widget-sow-image-grid-default-46e3cddde1e5-36272\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"sow-image-grid-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-3-300x300.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-3.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-4-300x300.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-4.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-image-grid-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/EastAfrica-3-300x300.jpg\" class=\"sow-image-grid-image_html\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/EastAfrica-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/EastAfrica-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/EastAfrica-3.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-1-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"section-text-intro panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-1-0-8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><strong>What type of work experience can I participate in during my FVP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our partners and students engage in a wide variety of social and environmental activism. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>A few examples of FVP placements include:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\"><a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/latitudes_2023_danica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dive Master Certification and Reef Conservation<\/a> in the Dominican Republic<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\"><a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/new-zealand-conservation-off-grid-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Live off-the-grid<\/a> at a New Zealand conservation sanctuary<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\"><a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/the-true-meaning-of-gaia-ashram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study permaculture and practice intentional living<\/a> in Northeast Thailand<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\"><a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/animal-conservation-in-belize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primate and Manatee rehabilitation<\/a> along the coast of Belize<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\">Work with an <a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/latitudes_2023_gavin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor education center<\/a> in New Zealand<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\">Learn the <a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/green-building-in-guatemala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">principles of green building<\/a> with a Guatemalan NGO<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\"><a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/CoreSea.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coral reef conservation<\/a> in Southern Thailand<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph Typography Typography--m\">And there are <a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/latitudes-alumni\/\">MANY more amazing opportunities<\/a>!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What will my living arrangements be like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each placement provides different types of accommodation. You may find yourself in a homestay situation, a dorm-style living arrangement on the premises of the partner organization, or in a local hostel. Your Latitudes Year Coordinator will be able to provide more details specific to your chosen FVP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What's the general Latitudes Year timeline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FALL CYCLE<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-September to early December: <em>Carpe Diem group semester<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early December to mid-January: <em>Break<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-January: <em>Pre-FVP Orientation<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late January-early February: <em>Students depart to their FVPs<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early to mid-May: <em>Students finish their FVPs<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SPRING CYCLE\n<ul>\n<li>Mid-February to early May:\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Carpe Diem group semester<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early May to June: <em>Break<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June: <em>Pre-FVP Orientation<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June to early August*: <em>Students depart to their FVPs<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early August: <em>Students finish their FVPs<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-36272-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-36272-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-36272-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_heading tg-widget section-title-wrapper panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"flash_inherit_color panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-2-0-0\" >\t<h3 class=\"section-title\">Program Details<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-36272-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-36272-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-36272-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_image tg-widget tg-image-widget panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-3-0-0\" >\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Latitudes-F-S-1.jpg\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_image tg-widget tg-image-widget\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-3-0-1\" >\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Latitudes-Program-Page.jpg\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-36272-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_themegrill_flash_image tg-widget tg-image-widget panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-3-0-2\" >\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Curric-F-S-5.jpg\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-36272-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-36272-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"program-facts panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-36272-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Full Year Length<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1 group semester + 1 independent semester.\u00a0 Available for all Carpe Diem students.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">One Semester Length<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1 independent semester.\u00a0 For exceptional students we are able to make single-semester FVP placements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Spring\/Summer Yearlong Program Dates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Group Semester: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mid-February \u2013 Early-May<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short Break +\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Pre-FVP Orientation<\/strong><br \/>\nVirtual Orientation with your Latitudes Director<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focused Volunteer Placement: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>May \u2013 June 2024<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Fall\/Spring <\/span><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Yearlong <\/span><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Program Dates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Group Semester: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Late-September \u2013 Late-November<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short Break +\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Pre-FVP Orientation<\/strong><br \/>\nVirtual Orientation with your Latitudes Director<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focused Volunteer Placement: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January \u2013 April<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">First Semester Group Size<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>First semester:<\/strong> 2 Overseas Educators and up to 13 students<br \/>\n<strong>Second semester:<\/strong> individual placement<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our typical student is between 17-22, though we sometimes work with students slightly outside that range depending on circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">College Credit &amp; Scholarships<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Learn more about: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/college-credit\">College Credit<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"\/scholarships\">Scholarships<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong>Note, 529 College Savings Plans are eligible for Latitudes.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #7a1502;\">Language Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: 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