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Project Introduction
This project isa long-term travel project taking place in Miami Beach, a resort city in Florida, USA.
True Excitement(joy)A Trip for Those Rich in Excitement! 'Living in Miami for a Month'
One-Month Stay' The 'One-Month Stay' project is designed to allow a deeper understanding of a region's culture and atmosphere.
Warm climate year-round, stunningly beautiful beaches, South American dishes made from fresh seafood, glamorous city life, Miami Beach, a place that satisfies all my senses with exciting club music! Miami is a vacation destination for Americans No. 1 on the list of top cities, but, It is still not well known to Korean travelers, so it's a place where you can enjoy the joy of discovering your own hidden destination. Moreover, you can even visit Latin America as a day trip! Miami Beach with countless charms, Live there and feel it for yourself!
Miami Beach is close to Latin American countries including Cuba, so it's a city where you can feel Latin culture and vibrancy. Also,, the world's largest EDM festivalincluding Ultra Music Festival, the Latin festival Calle Ocho Festival, Winter Music Conference and you can enjoy other large-scale festivals too. 1Even if you can't attend the large festival that only happens once a year, the nightlife, hotter than daytime, is attraction enough. Escape the monotonous routine and let your body go with the rhythm here!
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Do you still think Miami is just a transit stop to South America? Miami is far too worth visiting to just treat it as a stopover. If you go just a little outside Miami, Key West, the beautiful southernmost town in the U.S. loved by Hemingway but also Cuba, Cancun, fly to mysterious Caribbean countries like Jamaica1It's a travel paradise that you can reach within an hour. Forget about the passing of time for a moment and feel the mysterious charm of the Caribbean in every corner.
Miami is famous for its weather, warm and sunny enough to sunbathe all year round. Besides, the hostel you'll be staying at is South Beach, the hottest spot on Miami Beach is just steps away, so you can easily enjoy thrilling water sports. Even if you don't enjoy water sports, spread out a beach towel and lie down on the white sand — that's paradise on earth! If you get a little bored, check out the shops on Lincoln Road, and relax with a cocktail at a bar. Come to Miami, where you can fully enjoy both city and beach life!
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Project Activities
■Project Provisions
- Accommodation during the project period
- Coed dormitory or female-only dormitory (8people1room) / Free Wi-Fi / Shared bathroom in the room / Towel
- Complimentary breakfast is provided from 7 AM to 9 AM. (Beverages, Cereal, Bread, Fruit, Yogurt, etc.)
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■ Notice
- Check-in starts at 3 PM and check-out is until 11 AM..
- The front desk 24is open 24 hours, so you can check in even if you arrive late at night.
- If you arrive earlier than the check-in time, If you have a gap after check-out, you can use the luggage storage service to travel conveniently.
- Paid laundry services are available. Basic 1load $10starting from, For details, please contact the front desk.
- The hostel has a ping-pong table, TVroom, outdoor terrace, a lounge and other common areas are available.
- Upon check-in, to cover loss or damage to the room key card $10 deposit will be required. If you return the card key at check-out, the deposit will be refunded.
■ Hostel Events
In the evenings, there is a movie night with free popcorn to help guests mingle, happy hour, social parties, and various other events are held. The schedule for each event can be checked directly at the hostel, so check the schedule and be sure to join!!
▶ Planner's TIP!!
Miami's peak season is winter, Usually December to April are the months when the most travelers visit. If you wish to participate during this period, please apply quickly as spots may fill up fast!
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This hostel is located near South Beach, Miami Beach's most bustling area, and Lincoln Road. The beach is a 5 minute walk away, and, bars right in front, restaurants, shopping malls, and various other attractions, making it the perfect place to enjoy a vacation. The hostel offers various common areas such as an outdoor terrace and lounge so guests can socialize. In the evenings, various parties and events are held here, so you can feel the youthful energy. It's a hostel where you can interact with travelers from around the world who have come to Miami, so there's never a dull moment.
Travel Information
| Region: United States, Miami
United States, Miami Beach (Miami Beach)
a satellite city of Miami, Florida, USA, and a resort, it faces the Caribbean Sea and offers beautiful beaches. Although it is not yet well known to us, it is considered one of the vacation destinations Americans most want to visit. It is also famous as a transit stop for travelers heading to South America. Miami 1959 after about 300,000 Cubans migrated, and South American atmospheres can be felt everywhere. South American cuisine, Cuban music, It's even more appealing because you can discover distinctive art.. Miami is a city that's too good to treat merely as a layover! Live like a local here and experience its charm for yourself!
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Who can participate
- only 18years or older, physically healthy adults
- People who want to enjoy both beach relaxation and a hot city life
- People who want to discover hidden-gem destinations and have a special trip to the U.S.
- People who want to travel like a local instead of just sightseeing
- People who can quickly bond with new international friends over a beer
- Anyone tired of daily life, People who need to recharge in a relaxed and lively getaway
Participants recommended by the planner
This hostel holds various social events every evening.. Thanks to that, the hostel is always filled with youthful energy.. If you're passionate and want to enjoy a dynamic trip partying with new foreign friends! Don't hesitate—come to this hostel.
Participation fee
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6 nights, 7 days |
13 nights, 14 days |
29 nights, 30 days |
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$287~$458 |
$446~$817 |
$811~$1638 |
■ Gap year inclusions(based on 13 nights and 14 days)
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Accommodation and meals |
Accommodation (8 people per room): A comfortable, pleasant dormitory where you can meet friends from all over the world Meals: A hearty breakfast provided daily, including cereal, bread, yogurt, and fruit |
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Project Activities |
that welcomes you even if you arrive late at nightReception Desk If there's a tour you'd like to take, you can inquire anytime at the Tour Desk No need to worry if you can't make check-in & check-out times! 24hour luggage storage service Where you can enjoy Miami's hot evenings Lounge & Bar Held weekly Hostel partiesand various social events Inside the hostel Table tennis tableEnjoy a game of table tennis with friends! |
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Care Service |
- Participant dispatch procedures: Acceptance of project registration and processing of dispatch procedures - Orientation provided; Provides various orientation information to help you successfully spend your gap year - OT materials: Materials containing planners' know-how to help first-time international travelers go safely - Gap Year Notes: A notebook to reflect on yourself during your gap year (▶ See details) - Gap Year Mission Discount : (see below) |
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Certificate and Recommendation letter |
- Issuance of language course completion certificate by local institution - Issuance of Korea Gap Year participation and activity completion certificates
* Local institution certificates and recommendation letters may vary in format or issuance procedures depending on the local institution. * Certificates and recommendation letters are issued after properly completing the project and submitting a review.
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If you calculate the Gap Year offerings at local prices, TOTAL approximately $1,293! However Participate in the Gap Year projectthen Expected savings up to $847!*This cost is based on participation for 13 nights and 14 days and is the price when Gap Year care services are applied.
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- Provided items: Automatic application for gap year missions and notes / Provision of OT materials to all participants immediately upon confirmation / Deployment of additional emergency staff / Support in preparing documents if needed, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >> Go to Naver Date Calculator
**Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local conditions, and subsequent procedures will follow the Gap Year refund policy.Also, any problems caused by a participant's lack of cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
■Not included
- Round-trip airfare
- Electronic Travel AuthorizationESTAFee ($14)
- Individual travel insurance
- Other local expenses(Meals excluding complimentary breakfast, Transportation costs, Personal travel expenses, etc.)
* Please book flights and transportation only after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
How to apply for the project
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Explore the project |
- Check whether a specific participation period is set or if you can join at any time to see if it fits your schedule! This project Participants can join at any time for their desired duration. - Check out stories from participants who actually attended the project! ▶︎ View participant reviews |
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Fill out the participant application |
- Don't worry; feel comfortable and express yourself honestly. |
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Project fee payment |
- After the project registration fee or full payment is confirmed, the participant's application will be forwarded to the local organization. - If the local organization reviews and rejects the application, the registration and participation fees will be refunded 100%. |
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Check payment confirmation message |
- The participant The day after the project fee is paid, Gapyear will verify all paymentsand will send a payment confirmation message. If you still don't receive a message the day after payment, contact Gapyear! (If paid over the weekend, we verify all on Monday morning.) |
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Project participation confirmed |
- It takes about 2–7 days for final confirmation after the local organization reviews the application. - If you are finally accepted into the project, a Gapyear coordinator will contact you separately. |
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Document preparation and submission |
- For your perfect gap year, the coordinator will provide a checklist and common materials (about 50 pages) and various other materials We'll send them, so if you read carefully and follow along, you'll succeed! ▶︎ View sample gap year common materials - In addition, depending on the project, a criminal record check or visa-related documents may be required. The person in charge... The person in charge will prepare the documents required according to each participant's project, so all you need to do is complete them and submit them to us! |
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Orientation |
-Orientation for those who are new to or not familiar with overseas travel
- Through the orientation, we explain not only the overall content of the Gap Year project but also tips from past participants and ways to successfully complete the project.▶ View sample Gap Year orientation materials
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Individual participant departure |
- The participantMiamiInternational Airportenters through. - After arriving at the local airport, you will meet the local staff who come to pick you up and be taken to the local organization. Detailed information will be provided by the coordinator during the online orientation. |
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Arrival and project start |
- Upon arrival, participants meet the coordinator and attend a local orientation. -After the local orientation, participants familiarize themselves with the information provided by the local organization and begin the project, always taking care to remain safe throughout the project period.(* Regarding the local orientation, some local organizations may not conduct one, and it may be changed or reduced depending on the situation.) |
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Submit project review |
- After the project ends, participants submit a project review, and Gap Year will review it and issue a certificate. - For mission participants, mission scholarships will be calculated and paid out. |
■PICK-UP SERVICE availableThe project fee does not include pick-up service, Additional application is available. Depending on the participant's schedule Miami International Airport (Miami International Airport)enter through it and travel individually, You can request the pick-up service in advance to get to the location.
The airport and the project site are about 20 km apart, by public transportation about 3~40 minutes are required. Detailed directions for getting there without the pick-up service will be provided during the online orientation. The pick-up cost is one-way 1person $25 is. (2 or more people 1per person $15)
* Pickup methods and costs may change depending on local conditions.
* Procedures after applying on the website My Pagecan be checked.
* Please book flights and transportation after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
Notes
1. This program 3-4months It is recommended that you apply with about this much lead time.
2. Except for the program activity period, a passport with at least 6 months validity remaining is required.
3. Refunds due to participants' personal circumstances are not possible after the program is confirmed.
4. Participants are considered to have agreed to the gap year refund policy upon applying for the project.
5. This project is subject to the
6. The project's schedule and content may change due to local circumstances (transportation, weather changes, etc.) or the situation of local organizations, and may be reduced or altered if unavoidable.
7. This project is operated by a project organization partnered with Korea Gap Year. Therefore, responsibility for the actual operation lies with the project's local organization.
8. For overseas travel safety information, the travel alert levels operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are divided into four levels: Exercise Caution / Refrain from Travel / Recommend Evacuation / Do Not Travel, and detailed information can be found on the Ministry's 'Overseas Safety Travel' website ( www.0404.go.kr) where detailed information can be found.
9. Please book flights and transportation only after you have received final confirmation of project participation and departure schedules. We provide individual guidance regarding schedules after participation is confirmed.
■Visa Issuance
2009Since 2009, Koreans90days for tourism, If visiting the United States for tourism, business, etc., Koreans are, in principle, allowed to enter without a visa.. (employment, for-profit activities are excluded) However, you must obtain travel authorization from the U.S. government.. the website designated by the U.S. government(https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov)access it and enter your name, date of birth, nationality, gender, phone number, passport number, etc. 17required information items and optional items such as address 4once you enter them, you can immediately check whether you can enter the United States.
If additional verification is required 'pending' a determination may be issued. If you receive a pending determination, it may take up to 72 hours are required. Therefore, at least 72hours before departure, it is important to complete the electronic travel authorization procedure. And an e-passport is required to obtain authorization, 2008If your passport was issued before 2008, please replace it with an e-passport.
* The electronic travel authorization costs $14.. This amount may vary according to U.S. policy.
