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New GAP Semester Travel Program Available to 2011 High School Graduates
New GAP Semester Travel Program Available to 2011 High School Graduates
Teens Learn in the Greatest Classrooms on Earth before Going to College.
Mill Valley,
CA,
United States of America
(prbd.net)
07/03/2011
Mill Valley, CA – March 08, 2011 – Spring is on its way, and for many, high school graduation is right around the corner. Most graduates are preparing for college but others are following a different path. A “GAP” year is an increasingly popular way for students to gain valuable real-world experiences between between high school and college. As a leader in student travel, Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC), www.adventurescrosscountry.com, today announced its newest programs, GAP Semesters in Africa and Asia.
A common practice in other countries for years, the GAP concept is now finding popularity in the United States. A recent survey of 300,000 freshmen at four-year colleges revealed that 1.2 percent waited a year to enter college, according to the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles.
"Our GAP programs have a rich academic fabric complementing each location. We don't want parents or students to think of this as a vacation. It is an educational, life-changing adventure filled with discovery and hard work," commented Scott von Eschen, President of Adventures Cross-Country.
Students interested in ARCC's GAP Semesters will travel on programs in Africa and Asia. GAP Africa explores the majesty, cultures, and challenges of three East African nations: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. GAP Asia is a unique blend of education, service and exploration of the intriguing and ancient cultures of Thailand, China and Tibet.
ARCC's GAP Semester programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college. They are an opportunity to live, work, learn and explore in some of the greatest classrooms on earth. The programs examine five essential themes: Literacy & Education, Public Health, Urbanization & the Movement of Peoples, Environment & Conservation, and Microfinance & Economic Growth.
ARCC’s GAP Semester program is open to students finishing 12th grade in 2011. Visit www.adventurescrosscountry.com for more information. Registration for 2011 GAP Semester programs is now open.
For more information about all of the student travel programs offered by Adventures Cross-Country please visit www.adventurescrosscountry.com or contact Amy Chilla at 949-218-0312.
About Adventures Cross-Country:
Since 1983, Adventures Cross Country has been guiding teens through the time of their life. ARCC creates teen community service programs that allow teenagers to experience the world in unique and exciting ways. The summer teen camps appeal to a diverse set of interests and are designed to meet every student's needs. Their outstanding leaders inspire, motivate, and set a positive example that lasts far beyond the summer’s end. For more information about Adventures Cross-Country, please visit www.adventurescrosscountry.com. Visit the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/adventurescrosscountry or Twitter @arcc_adventures.
Contact:
Amy Chilla
Adventures Cross-Country
Mill Valley, CA
949-218-0312
achilla@teaminnova.com
http://www.adventurescrosscountry.com
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