South Pacific Service and Ocean Skills students travel in their group of up to 15 peers and two or three program leaders. Students enjoy a week-long homestay experience in the highlands of Fiji, while the remainder of their semester is spent in accommodations like Rustic Pathways Base Houses, hotels, and hostels. This program is very physically active and features community service during the group’s time in Fiji.
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South Pacific Service and Ocean Skills
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Surround yourself with sun, sand, and surf as you travel to the far reaches of the South Pacific on this marine-focused, high-energy semester. Splash in waterfalls, soak in the laid-back island life, and live with a homestay family in the rural highlands. Find incredible adventures at every turn – spot dolphins and penguins and marvel at breathtaking landscapes. Learn how to surf and scuba dive, and earn certificates in Wilderness First Aid and surf life-saving.
Throughout this semester, you’ll experience a balance of community-driven service, adventure, and experiential learning. You’ll hear the legends of the South Pacific from the local people and return their kindness through a variety of service efforts that may include agricultural, educational, and public health-based projects.
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Program Tuition
$20,990
No departures scheduled
Scott Ingram
Director of Admissions
At Rustic since 2018
I believe Angelie gained confidence and stronger sense of self. Her ability to adapt was tested and strengthened. Her experience to learn about and immerse herself into other cultures is immeasurable. It's tough to put into word the positive outcome it's made on Angelie. Lastly, her gap year family will be a part of her life forever. A wonderfully treasured family.
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Gina Mazza, Angelie's Mom
Tigard, Oregon