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Semester Program

Ages 18 - 24
16 weeks
Durango, CO

 

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At the Western Slope Institute we believe that education is the key to creating a sustainable future, and our goal is to help individuals integrate regenerative practices into their daily lives while. Our 16-week Gap Semester program is based on a unique regenerative education approach designed to offer a holistic perspective on the interconnectedness of our environment and the people who inhabit it. 

 

The semester program provides an experience that will support them as they transition into adults who are clear about who they are, what their gifts and talents are and how they might make a difference in their communities.  Through a blend of nature connection, personal development, and regenerative project design and implementation participants will gain the skills necessary to contribute to thriving socio-ecological systems. This program also includes cross-cultural service learning projects with regional Indigenous partners. 

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Program highlights

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​Program Location: Durango, CO

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Program Duration:

  • 16 Weeks

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Program Dates: ​​​

  • Fall 2026: Dates TBD 

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Program Features:​​

  • Instruction in Regenerative Development and Design Principles

  • Instruction in Sustainability Education Theory and Practice

  • Development of Ecological Consciousness 

  • Socio-ecological Systems Management

  • Participation in Ongoing Socio-ecological Systems Research Studies Conducted by The Western Slope Institute

  • Rites of Passage Experiences

  • ​Cross-Cultural Learning and Service with Regional Indigenous Partners 

  • Nature Immersion

  • Uncovering and Actualizing Gifts and Talents

  • Engaging in Regenerative Projects that Benefit Local Ecological and Cultural Communities

  • Partnerships with area Social and Ecological Sustainability Organizations

  • Sustainability Career Exploration and Connections with B-Corps

  • Semester Program Certificate from The Western Slope Institute​​

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Gap Semester Program Application

Apply Now to Reserve Your Spot

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