There is no substitute for real-world experience.

Caribbean Tropical Marine Biology

College Program

It’s a live-aboard voyage that pushes off from St. Martin and sails to marine parks with diverse underwater ecosystems. Work with professional biologists to study reef fish behavior, and learn to analyze coral. Earn multiple PADI certifications on 25+ dives.

Costa Rica & Nicaragua Sea Turtle Ecology

College Program

Take in-depth look at the feeding, mating and nesting behaviors, as well as the migratory patterns of sea turtles. Get outside the class and participate in hands on research on moonlit beaches. Spend the first few days rafting the thrilling Sarapiqui.

Fiji Shark Behavior & Conservation

College Program

At the Shark Reef Marine Reserve (SRMR), we survey the natural history, biology and behavior of sharks. Get in the water and aid in their long-term conservation. We conclude with a whitewater adventure in the canyon-lined Navua Gorge.

Panama & Costa Rica Primate Behavior and Conservation

College Program

Learn research method used by primatologists working in the field today. In the rainforests of Panama and Costa Rica, we’ll examine the behavior and biology of New World monkeys as well as ways to mitigate threats to their future survival.

Caribbean Marine Engineering & Boat Design

College Program

Come survey the history, physics, and engineering of boat design and construction in the Caribbean. Fittingly, we live on a 45-foot catamaran, island hopping from Grenada to Bequia, as we visit shipyards, meet boat craftsmen and design our own boats.

Vietnam TEFL Certification

College Program

Earn your TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. Take on two separate teaching posts, one in Da Nang and another in Hanoi, and gain teach experience with kids and adults. Trek to ethnic minority villages and set sail on a junk boat.

Thailand & Laos Journalism

College Program

Our overview of international journalism takes you out into the streets, into temples and hillside tribal villages, or wherever the story leads. Put journalistic principles into practice and complete three original articles with your name in the byline.

China History & Contemporary Culture

College Program

Learn basic Mandarin, do a service project with the Dong minority people, and trace the origins of ancient Chinese dynasties. You’ll leave with a deep understanding of China’s history, languages, people and religions, and its influence on our modern world.

Spain Food Studies

College Program

Come to Spain and learn all about food: how it’s grown, prepared, sold, governed and eaten. From evolving farming practices to emerging movements like slow food, we embark on a 23-day field study of this fascinating subject—with plenty of tastings and thrills built in.

Caribbean Sailing & Leadership

College Program

Develop leadership experience and earn PADI and IYT certifications on a 500-nautical mile, 15-island Caribbean sailing odyssey. From ethics and risk management to effective decision-making you’ll learn skills that will set you up for future exploration.

British Columbia Marine Mammal Ecology

College Program

Study the orcas, porpoises, seals and dolphins in their natural habitat. Live and work at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre and assist with whale tracking. Study salmon at the Quinsam River Fish Hatchery and the raft the thrilling Nipkish River.

South African Conservation Biology

College Program

Live at the Enkosini Wildlife Sanctuary and work with conservationists as you aim to increase endangered wildlife populations. At the Siyafunda Research Centre, we go on daily game drives in search of lions, elephants and leopards.

Caribbean PADI Divemaster & Intern

College Program

This program combines a full-fledged PADI Divemaster course with the additional opportunity to intern aboard a Broadreach yacht, as you sail to Saba, St. Barts and beyond. Assist boat crewmembers and mentor divers in and out of the water.

Caribbean PADI Divemaster

College Program

Take the first step in your professional dive career. Sail the Leeward Islands on a live-aboard yacht and complete the skills required to earn your Divemaster certification. Master in water and rescue skills, and learn about the business of diving.

Caribbean PADI Rescue & Divemaster

College Program

Take a live-aboard sail voyage through the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands and work toward earning your PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster certifications. Candidates also learn small boat handling, sailing and deck handling skills.

Caribbean PADI Scuba Instructor

College Program

The most advanced training we offer. Spend two weeks on St. Martin preparing for the PADI Instructor Examination, and become a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). Plus earn your Emergency First Responder Instructor certification.

South Africa Ultimate Predators

College Program

Come face to face with Africa’s predators, including Great Whites and lions, and study poaching, habitat loss and other threats to their future survival. Hunt for sardines during the Great Sardine Run and stalk penguins at the African Penguin Colony.

Galapagos & Amazon Biodiversity

College Program

Set up a base in the Ecuadorian Amazon to study the diversity of tropical ecosystems and the incomparable species that inhabit this area. Learn survey techniques from professional field researchers and take time to trek the Andes at 14,000 feet.

Caribbean PADI Divemaster & Instructor

College Program

It’s fast track, instructor-level dive training. Live on a catamaran that sails from St. Martin to Saba and St. Barts, and work toward earning your PADI Divemaster. Then spend 2 weeks preparing to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).

Caribbean Marine Reserves

College Program

On a 2-week sail voyage to multiple islands and marine parks, we’ll meet with local stakeholders and examine different approaches to marine conservation. Earn PADI certifications on 20+ dives and spend a week at an eco-lodge in Saba’s rainforest.

French West Indies Language & Culture

College Program

Learn college-level French in a way that’s unlike any French class, anywhere in the world. Formal vocabulary, grammar and conversational studies are complemented by a homestay experience, an Oral History project, surfing, and hiking—all in French.

Costa Rica & Guatemala International Development

College Program

Examine the role, function, organization and governance of non-profits—how they work to effect change at the local level while fulfilling a larger global mission. You’ll gain practical volunteer experience and earn 55 community service hours.

India Yoga & Eastern Religions

College Program

Journey to Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas for an anthropological look at the origins of yoga and its evolution over time - within India and beyond. We visit a Hindu temple dedicated to a snake goddess and explore yoga’s connection to Buddhism.

Belize Wilderness First Responder

College Program

In real-world simulations, you’ll make an improvised stretcher, stop massive bleeding and carry someone larger than you, as you work toward earning a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. Plus travel to a rural village and work in a public health clinic.

Chile Energy & Sustainability

College Program

Put yourself at the center of the climate change debate and witness alternative energy solutions firsthand. Visit a coal factory in Valparaiso, wind farms, and a solar energy center in the Elqui Valley. Interact with stakeholders, politicians and community members.

Panama Photography

College Program

Discover the art of digital photography. As you venture to an idyllic island on Panama’s Caribbean coast or over the continental divide through La Amistad National Park, you’ll master various photo techniques and build out a portfolio of professional images.

Costa Rica Veterinary Medicine

College Program

Shadow professional veterinarians at wildlife refuges, rescue centers and animal hospitals. Gain hands-on experience in nutrition, pathology, immunology, animal husbandry and surgery. Take a break for some rafting and explore an active volcano.

India Yoga Instructor Training

College Program

For those interested in pursuing yoga instruction on a more professional level, we invite you to join us on a 200-hour intensive yoga-teaching program in Rishikesh, India—the birthplace of yoga. Included is an excursion to the exiled home of the Dalai Lama.

Caribbean Oceanography

College Program

Spend 25 days out on the open ocean, immersed in a field study of coastlines, ocean basins, currents, tides and organisms common to Caribbean reefs. Learn sampling and research techniques, plus earn multiple PADI and IYT sailing certifications.

Peru Spanish & Culture

College Program

Develop greater proficiency in Spanish while exploring the beauty of Peruvian culture through service opportunities with local communities. Hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, study in the Sacred Valley and work on conservation projects in the Amazon River Basin.