Gap Year Options

Whether a month or a year, a gap experience through our CASAS programs can help you develop skills in leadership, collaboration, and understanding of social and global issues within this rich and diverse Central American context.

Studies on SEMILLA Campus: Option 1

Live with a host family in Guatemala City, participate in cultural learning activities, go on field trips,  and study Spanish on the SEMILLA campus.

Volunteer or Internship Placement: Option 2

We match students with an organization to complete a volunteer or internship assignments. Typical options include assignments in schools, clinics, women’s cooperatives, small-scale farms, and organizations that address issues of migration, environmental sustainability, and human rights.