
HAWAII
O'AHU, MAUI & THE BIG ISLAND
A Semester Long Gap Year Program


- Delve Into Polynesian Culture and Learn How Locals are Preserving Their Heritage
- Earn Your PADI SCUBA Certification in Kona’s Crystal Clear Waters
- Participate in the Restoration of an Ancient Fishpond in Haleiwa Village
- Develop Surfing Skills Through Lessons on Three Islands
- Lend a Hand at a Working Taro Farm and Learn About Organic Farming Methods
- Explore Hawaii’s Volcanic Origins and Unique Ecology in Volcanoes National Park
- Conduct Coral Reef Research and Educate Visitors about Reef Safety in Kahalu’u Bay
- Support Hawaii’s Movement toward Food Sustainability
- Complete Workshops on Aquaculture and Permaculture on Campus at UHMC
- Explore Hawaii’s Many Unique Trail Systems and Catch Breathtaking Sunsets