Youth International
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- GYA Accredited Since:
2018
- COVID-19 Plans: In-person only
- Enrolling:
- App Deadline:
- Next Available Departure? Sep, 2024
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Mission Statement:
Youth International's mission is to open the doors for young adults to discover a broader perspective on the world while developing a deeper understanding of themselves and their place within the world. Developing more personally and socially aware future leaders, Youth International also hopes to take small steps toward bridging the gap between people of different nations and making the world a better, more peaceful place.
- Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
2020/21 Programs:
Thailand Fall 2020 Program: 25 days
Orientation in Los Angeles---Bangkok---Chang Mai---village home stay (volunteer work)---Chang Rai---village home stay (volunteer work)---Northern Mountains Trek---Southern Islands---Bangkok.
Nepal Spring 2021 Program: 25 days
Orientation in New York---Kathmandu---Kathmandu suburban home stay (volunteer work)---Pokhara---Himalayan Mountain Trek---Pokhara---Kathmandu---Village home stay (volunteer work)---Kathmandu.
Multi-country semester programs (Fall 2021):
Asia Fall Semester Program: 13 weeks in Nepal, India, and Thailand
Orientation in Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Nepal: Kathmandu (volunteer work)---Pokhara---Himalayan Mountain Trek---Pokhara---Kathmandu---Village Homestay (volunteer work).
India: Delhi---Agra---Jaipur---Jaisalmer---Desert Camel Safari---Udaipur---Village Homestay (volunteer work)---Udaipur---Delhi----Dharmasala (volunteer work)---Delhi.
Thailand: Bangkok---Southern Islands---Bangkok.
South American Fall Semester Program: 12 weeks in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador
Orientation in Colorado Rocky Mountains
Bolivia: La Paz---Cochabamba---Village Homestay (volunteer work)---Uyuni and Jeep Safari---La Paz---Amazon River Basin---Copacabana.
Peru: Puno & Lake Titicaca---Cuzco (volunteer work)---Trek to Machu Picchu---Cuzco---Lima---Mancora.
Ecuador: Cuenca---Banos---Village Homestay (volunteer work)---Rainforest Reserve (volunteer work)---Otavalo---Quito---Gapalagos Islands.
Africa & Near East Fall Semester Program: 12 weeks in Kenya, Egypt, and Jordan
Orientation in Colorado Rocky Mountains
Kenya: Nairobi---Nairobi suburban home stay (volunteer work)---Mount Kenya trek---Village home stay (volunteer work)---Safari in Masai Mara and Nakuru National Parks---Nairobi---Mombasa---Swahili village home stay (volunteer work)---Tiwi Beach---Nairobi.
Jordan: Amman---Amman suburban home stay (volunteer work)---Dead Sea---Wadi Musa& Petra---Desert Camel Safari---Amman.
Egypt: Cairo---Cairo suburban home stay (volunteer work)---Aswan---Felucca trip on Nile River---Luxor---Hurghada---Cairo.
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Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester
- Program Cost: 3,950 to 11,950
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
Program Learning Outcomes
- 1. Gain real-life understanding of other cultures by immersion with families in homestays.
- 2. Become a skilled, savvy, international traveler by backpacking through several countries.
- 3. Enhance communication and leadership skills.
- 4. Learn to work with others in a cooperative team environment that values inclusivity, tolerance, and respect.
- 5. Develop a set a personal values and goals through thoughtful reflection.
- 6. Complete an average of 175 hours of volunteer work in multiple communities.
- 7. Learn hands-on teaching and construction skills through service learning.
- 8. Develop self-management skills during free-time activities.
- 9. Gain self-confidence and direction as you navigate through international cultures.
- 10. Enhance orientation toward lifelong learning on your journey to becoming a global citizen.
Youth International accepts payment from 529 Funds and AmeriCorps Education Awards.
Additional college credit options are available through affiliation with Western State Colorado University.
Staff Training and Certification
All team leaders are trained in person in Colorado prior to the beginning of each program. Team leader training includes experiential learning outcomes, team building, health and safety, and emergency protocols. Team leaders are certified in Standard First Aid and Adult CPR or Wilderness First Responder.