Profile last updated: May 14, 2024

Vitals

  • GYA Accredited Since: 2017
  • Enrolling: Yes
  • Mission Statement:

    Work with experienced human rights advocates addressing the global challenges that matter most to you during a gap semester in South Africa with Take Action Lab. Expand your global perspective and sense of purpose with our apprenticeships, cultural immersion experiences, and dynamic curriculum. Make friends and mentors for life and become part of a network of like-minded changemakers from across the world. Develop the skills, network, and insights to create a fulfilling and impactful future.

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Program Locations


Typical Itinerary

Take Action Lab Spring Semester Dates: February 3 - May 30, 2025
Take Action Lab Fall Semester Dates: August 11 - December 5, 2025

Foundations course: 4 weeks
Break for preparation & travel: 1 week
Immersion in Cape Town: 12 weeks


Program Outcomes

  • Self-Awareness
  • Well-Being
  • Sense of Purpose
  • Interrelatedness
  • Global Perspective Taking
  • Empathy

Program Details

  • Program Starts: Fall, Spring
  • Program Duration: Semester
  • Typical Program Cost: $21,000 USD in Tuition
  • Program Financial Aid: Yes
  • Other Financial Aid Details:

    We are proud to offer need-based financial aid.


Staff Training and Certification

Fellowship Staff receive over 100 hours of extensive training in risk management, coaching and mentoring, teaching and learning, and local partner training and management.

Global Citizen Year received the Gap Year Association's Accessibility Award (2017)


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