Why choose World Endeavors for your Gap Year program abroad?

After completing high school or college, what is the next step? This transitional period may be the perfect time to take a step back and get a broader perspective on the world by traveling abroad. Taking a gap year is a chance to discover new interests, master new skills or languages, and shift your perspective in a new community. World Endeavors gap year participants do all this and more and return home better prepared than ever for college, graduate school, or a career.

FEATURED PROGRAMS & DESTINATIONS

Intern Abroad

Many students and recent graduates find it difficult to distinguish themselves in the crowd of job applicants. Taking a gap year to intern abroad is a chance to explore a career field in an exciting setting and gain some unbeatable life experience. In the course of the internship, they get exposure to the career field they’re interested in and acquire experience in that field.

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Featured Gap Year Abroad programs

Our most popular gap year programs abroad

Intern Abroad A physical therapist stretching out a patients legs.
France

Occupational Therapy Internship in France

Within the clinical and hospital settings of France, Occupational Therapy interns collaborate closely with occupational therapists, honing their skills in patient care while simultaneously expanding their knowledge across various domains of their profession.

Occupational Therapy Internship in France

Within the clinical and hospital settings of France, Occupational Therapy interns collaborate closely with occupational therapists, honing their skills in patient care while simultaneously expanding their knowledge across various domains of their profession.

Intern Abroad A physical therapist helping a patient stretch out their back.
Ecuador

Occupational Therapy Internship in Ecuador

Ecuador's occupational therapy internships offer a unique opportunity for aspiring therapists to work hand-in-hand with professionals in clinics and hospitals, delving into the world of patient care and exploring the multifaceted nature of their field.

Occupational Therapy Internship in Ecuador

Ecuador’s occupational therapy internships offer a unique opportunity for aspiring therapists to work hand-in-hand with professionals in clinics and hospitals, delving into the world of patient care and exploring the multifaceted nature of their field.

Intern Abroad A physical therapist putting some kinetic tape on a patients back.
Costa Rica

Occupational Therapy Internship in Costa Rica

The involvement of Occupational Therapy interns in clinics and hospitals across Costa Rica fosters experiential learning, enabling them to assimilate the intricacies of patient care and other domains within their field under the guidance of occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy Internship in Costa Rica

The involvement of Occupational Therapy interns in clinics and hospitals across Costa Rica fosters experiential learning, enabling them to assimilate the intricacies of patient care and other domains within their field under the guidance of occupational therapists.

Intern Abroad A physical therapist assisting a patients in her range of motion.
Argentina

Occupational Therapy Internship in Argentina

Occupational Therapy interns in Argentina gain invaluable hands-on experience by working alongside occupational therapists in clinics and hospitals, where they learn about patient care and various aspects of their field.

Occupational Therapy Internship in Argentina

Occupational Therapy interns in Argentina gain invaluable hands-on experience by working alongside occupational therapists in clinics and hospitals, where they learn about patient care and various aspects of their field.

Intern Abroad Three professionals convene for a human resources meeting in Thailand.
Thailand

Human Resources Internship in Thailand

In Thailand, Human Resources interns work closely with HR professionals, providing valuable support in tasks such as reporting, evaluations, interviews, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks.

Human Resources Internship in Thailand

In Thailand, Human Resources interns work closely with HR professionals, providing valuable support in tasks such as reporting, evaluations, interviews, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks.

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Spain

Human Resources Internship in Spain

Human Resources interns stationed in Spain contribute to the smooth functioning of HR departments, assisting professionals in tasks like reporting, evaluations, interviews, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative responsibilities.

Human Resources Internship in Spain

Human Resources interns stationed in Spain contribute to the smooth functioning of HR departments, assisting professionals in tasks like reporting, evaluations, interviews, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative responsibilities.

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South Africa

Human Resources Internship in South Africa

Assisting professionals within HR departments, Human Resources interns based in South Africa provide essential aid in tasks including reporting, evaluations, interviews, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative duties.

Human Resources Internship in South Africa

Assisting professionals within HR departments, Human Resources interns based in South Africa provide essential aid in tasks including reporting, evaluations, interviews, orientations, record-keeping, and other administrative duties.

Our Top Destinations

World Endeavors offers culturally focused international programs in 42 countries around the world. In each location, our programs are designed to be enriching and immersive while offering an impressive list of unique, challenging and hard to find opportunities. Start your journey now!

Every World Endeavors Program Includes

Our international programs are intentionally curated to be comprehensive, and include all that you need to succeed and stay safe abroad.

YOUR PROGRAM

  • Customized to match your interests and goals
  • Year-round program availability and start dates
  • Flexible durations

ACCOMMODATION

  • Variety of options depending on program type – host family, shared apartment/house, student residence
  • Vetted and hand-selected with quality and safety in mind

TEAM OF EXPERTS

  • Dedicated one-on-one advisor
  • Local on-site coordinator

PEACE OF MIND

  • Comprehensive travel medical insurance
  • Mental Health First Aid-certified staff
  • 24/7 emergency travel assistance

PREPARATION AND SUPPORT

  • Airport pickup
  • Pre-arrival and on-site orientation
  • 24/7 local support

RE-ENTRY AND CAREER INTEGRATION

  • Re-entry handbook and support
  • Assistance with resume updates
  • World Endeavors Alumni Network

HEALTH & SAFETY

When you feel safe and respected abroad, you will flourish. World Endeavors participants are transformed through enriching, rewarding and safe experiences around the world. We meticulously monitor travel recommendations and will only facilitate programs where we can ensure our participants’ safety. 

We take key steps to ensure our participants’ well-being, including providing a pre-trip success guide, 24/7 local support, in-country trained staff, pre and post-arrival orientation, comprehensive travel medical insurance, and Mental Health First Aid-certified staff. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Recent Testimonials

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SydneyIntern in Ireland

“I didn't feel like I was an intern - I felt like a member of the staff!”

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BridgetIntern in Czech Republic

“I went into it having high expectations and everything was completely fulfilled. I learned a lot - it was amazing.”

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WhitneyIntern in Costa Rica

“Absolutely amazing. I learned so many new things I had never learned before and I'm still in touch with my host family.”

How to apply

You’ve decided to go abroad – amazing! Applying for your World Endeavors program is easy and stress-free. We can’t wait to get you on your way!

STEP 1
EXPLORE & ASK

Research and compare. If you can’t decide on a program, we can guide you toward the best fit.

STEP 2
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form to share all your relevant details with our team.

STEP 3
ENROLL & PREPARE

Receive your official acceptance and enroll. We’ll give you all the info you need to get ready!

STEP 4
START YOUR ADVENTURE!

You’ve researched, planned and saved. Now you’re ready. It’s time to PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE!