The Gap Year Program at the Cape Eleuthera Institute is an intensive 8-week program focused on leadership, ecology, research, and sustainable development. The Cape Eleuthera Institute’s remote location invites students to think about our impact on the environment: where does our food come from, how do we get fresh water, how do we protect fragile ecosystems, how can we harness natural sources of energy, and how much does this all cost? Issues of equality, economics, culture, and policy as related to The Bahamas will be explored.
During a gap-year program at Cape Eleuthera you can:
- Explore the island of Eleuthera, a beautiful tropical environment
- Achieve Open Water, Advanced and Rescue SCUBA certification
- Participate in hands-on scientific research
- Experience adventure in sea kayaking and camping expeditions
- Develop professional skills in and out of a traditional office setting
- Learn sustainable farming and animal husbandry skills
- Design an independent project to present to the community
- Discover how to make your home community more sustainable
Dates & Tuition
2012 Fall Dates: August 15 - October 12, 2012
2013 Spring Dates: January 7 - March 6, 2013
2013 Summer: June 14 - July 19, 2012
Tuition: $7,465 includes dorm accommodation, meals, and program-related activities. Additional expenses include travel to and from Eleuthera, extra SCUBA certifications, and spending money.
Who Should Apply
Students looking for hands-on involvement with innovative projects that teach people to live more responsibly. The Gap year opportunity is for high school graduates or enrolled college students taking a semester or year off before continuing their academic career.
Gap year students will earn PADI Open Water SCUBA certification and will have opportunity to acquire Advanced and Rescue diving certification as well.
More Information and Application
Click here to download an informational flyer.
Click here to download an application for Gap Year
For more information contact: info@ceibahamas.org