South America
Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Peru and Bolivia:
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Be immersed in colorful indigenous cultures and the post-colonial heritage set high within the cloud –skirted Andes Mountains.
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Snorkel in the turquoise waters of the Galapagos Islands and swim with animals relaxing without threat from any predator.
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Hear the screaming and crashing of untamed wildlife in the unpredictable and outrageous Amazon jungle.
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Hike through dramatic mountainous landscapes and travel high through the Andes jagged peaks and deep river valleys.
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Participate in service projects generated by local communities who truly embrace the spirit of working hard, sharing their kinship, and generating a sense of cooperation and accomplishment.
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This semester is for you if you like: mountains, color, hiking, rugged terrain, community interaction, villages, Spanish, art, children, altitude, and cooperative spirit.
“My semesters at The Traveling School were some of the most amazing times in my life. I learned so much about myself and my own culture through living in and studying the cultures of South America and Southern Africa. I really matured on my semesters away and when I returned, my relationships with my friends and family were even stronger.”
-Laura, North Carolina, age 18
A Video from TTS11 South America 2008: