Living Routes - How to Apply

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284 N. Pleasant St. ste 1

Amherst, MA 01002

(888) 515-7333

Who Should Apply

While most participants are enrolled in college, the programs are also open to those in graduate programs or not currently in school, including sabbatical teachers, gap year students, and others looking for the skills and experience offered by Living Routes programs.

Application Process

1. Obtain a Living Routes application. Either:

Apply online
Download an application form
Have Living Routes mail you one by calling us at 888-515-7333, or emailing us here

2. Follow the directions on the application form. Different materials are required for Semester and Summer/January programs and the Extended Summer/Semester programs.

Semester/Extened Summer Programs:

Application
$50 application fee
Short biographical essay
Unofficial transcript (can be requested and sent directly to us by your school)
2 letters of reference (can be requested and sent directly to us)
Study Abroad Advisor Form

January/Summer programs:

Application
$25 application fee
One letter of reference
Study Abroad Advisor Form

3. Interviews will be scheduled via Skype, phone, or in person once we have received your application materials.

Deadlines

Programs often fill before the deadline; therefore, students are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of joining the program of their choice.

Living Routes does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability in the administration of its policies and programs.

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(888) 515-7333 or (413) 259-0025 fax: (413) 259-1113

Living Routes is an independent, non-profit educational organization with academic programs accredited by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Living Routes embraces equal employment and educational opportunities for all people.