Winter has never looked better.

This year, turn winter break or January term into an opportunity to experience new places and learn amazing new things. Dive underwater and survey multiple shark species alongside scientists at a marine reserve in Fiji. Open an exciting career path by earning your PADI Rescue and Divemaster certification while sailing around the Leeward Islands on a live-aboard yacht. Or complete a comprehensive field study of New World Monkeys in natural habitats throughout Costa Rica and Panama. Earn academic credits, build valuable resume experience and spend a few weeks exploring a fascinating part of the world. Bon voyage, winter blues!”

Our Favorite Winter Term Programs (5)

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Caribbean Tropical Marine Biology

Scuba diving and tropical marine science live-aboard voyage – College

Join expert marine scientists on a Caribbean voyage to learn about the complex underwater realm firsthand. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification AWARE Coral Reef Conservation IYT Sailing Certification Community service: 5+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Hands-on exploration Live-aboard sailing voyage Scuba diving Data collection Island exploration Rainforest hikes 25+ scuba dives	June 11â€“July 5 ($5680) July 8â€“August 1 ($5680) December 27â€“January 20 ($5680)

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Fiji Shark Behavior & Conservation

Shark physiology, conservation, habitats and myths – College

Join shark experts to scuba dive, study and observe sharks up close in a controlled environment. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI AWARE Fish Identification College credit: 3 credits Community service: 10+ hours	Scuba dive with sharks Data collection Cultural exploration Whitewater kayaking 24+ scuba dives	June 6â€“July 2 ($5780) July 4â€“July 30 ($5780) December 27â€“January 20 ($5980)

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Caribbean Sailing & Leadership

500-mile sail-training and leadership voyage in the Caribbean – College

Become an accomplished sailor and hone your leadership skills on this once-in-a-lifetime sailing adventure. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College Credit: 2 credits (optional) IYT International Crew IYT Radio Operator IYT Flotilla Skipper Community Service: 15+ hours	Island hopping Night sailing Rainforest hikes Snorkeling	June 24â€“July 25 ($5580) December 27â€“January 20 ($5480)

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Panama & Costa Rica Primate Behavior and Conservation

Primate ecology, field research, rehabilitation, and conservation – College

Join us in the wilds of Central America to study monkeys and work to protect them from extinction. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 25+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Overnight whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River Rainforest hikes Zip line and canopy tour Community service Island exploration and snorkeling in Panama’s Bocas del Torro	June 13â€“July 7 ($5280) December 27â€“January 20 ($4980)

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Caribbean PADI Rescue & Divemaster

Profession level scuba certification – College

Ready to take your first step as a scuba diving professional? Earn your PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster in the Caribbean. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Rescue Diver PADI Divemaster IYT Introduction to Yachting 3 Credits in Physical Education from American Council on Education	Sail around Caribbean while earning your Rescue Diver and Divemaster qualifications Learn small boat handling skills Bring your in-water skill level to demonstration quality Learn basic dive gear and compressor maintenance Learn to brief and lead groups of certified divers Learn how to assist OWSI with training dives	June 18â€“July 6 ($4880) December 27â€“January 15 ($5180)

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Favorite

Caribbean Tropical Marine Biology

Scuba diving and tropical marine science live-aboard voyage – College

Join expert marine scientists on a Caribbean voyage to learn about the complex underwater realm firsthand. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification AWARE Coral Reef Conservation IYT Sailing Certification Community service: 5+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Hands-on exploration Live-aboard sailing voyage Scuba diving Data collection Island exploration Rainforest hikes 25+ scuba dives	June 11â€“July 5 ($5680) July 8â€“August 1 ($5680) December 27â€“January 20 ($5680)

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Fiji Shark Behavior & Conservation

Shark physiology, conservation, habitats and myths – College

Join shark experts to scuba dive, study and observe sharks up close in a controlled environment. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI AWARE Fish Identification College credit: 3 credits Community service: 10+ hours	Scuba dive with sharks Data collection Cultural exploration Whitewater kayaking 24+ scuba dives	June 6â€“July 2 ($5780) July 4â€“July 30 ($5780) December 27â€“January 20 ($5980)

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Panama & Costa Rica Primate Behavior and Conservation

Primate ecology, field research, rehabilitation, and conservation – College

Join us in the wilds of Central America to study monkeys and work to protect them from extinction. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 25+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Overnight whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River Rainforest hikes Zip line and canopy tour Community service Island exploration and snorkeling in Panama’s Bocas del Torro	June 13â€“July 7 ($5280) December 27â€“January 20 ($4980)

Favorite

Caribbean Sailing & Leadership

500-mile sail-training and leadership voyage in the Caribbean – College

Become an accomplished sailor and hone your leadership skills on this once-in-a-lifetime sailing adventure. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College Credit: 2 credits (optional) IYT International Crew IYT Radio Operator IYT Flotilla Skipper Community Service: 15+ hours	Island hopping Night sailing Rainforest hikes Snorkeling	June 24â€“July 25 ($5580) December 27â€“January 20 ($5480)

Favorite

Caribbean PADI Rescue & Divemaster

Profession level scuba certification – College

Ready to take your first step as a scuba diving professional? Earn your PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster in the Caribbean. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Rescue Diver PADI Divemaster IYT Introduction to Yachting 3 Credits in Physical Education from American Council on Education	Sail around Caribbean while earning your Rescue Diver and Divemaster qualifications Learn small boat handling skills Bring your in-water skill level to demonstration quality Learn basic dive gear and compressor maintenance Learn to brief and lead groups of certified divers Learn how to assist OWSI with training dives	June 18â€“July 6 ($4880) December 27â€“January 15 ($5180)

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Costa Rica Veterinary Medicine

Experiential veterinary medical school experience – College

Experience veterinary medicine firsthand at a veterinary hospital in Costa Rica. READ MORE

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