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Join our 12-month Sojourner program to embark on a life-changing international journey rich in community, cultural immersion, professional development, and personal growth.
This program celebrates Sojourner Truth, an African American evangelist, abolitionist, human rights activist, and author who was born into slavery before escaping to freedom. She spent her life fighting for civil rights.
Our Sojourner program brings together a diverse community of passionate remote professionals. Step out of your comfort zone, expand your global perspective, and embark on the most exhilarating and transformative year of your life.
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On our Cruz Learn & Travel program, you will enhance your Spanish skills while also having the time to pursue professional goals and explore Latin America.
To ensure an optimized learning experience, you will be placed with fellow learners according to your level, and you will be able to customize the level of fluency you would like to commit to.
On this Learn & Travel program, you can expect:
Group Spanish classes taught by an instructor
(2 hours each week)
Weekly conversation practice with native Spanish speakers
(1-2 hours each week)
Culturally immersive local experiences
(2-3 each month)
Add on packages such as additional language classes, 1:1 lessons, and side trips*
*Add-on language packages are available at an additional cost
Spend 12 unforgettable months embracing welcoming communities, engaging with unique cultures, and discovering long-standing traditions as you explore 5 continents on our Sojourner program.
Your journey begins in Latin America, where you will experience the transition from spring to summer as you explore majestic mountains, beguiling beaches, and metropolitan cities buzzing with life. Enjoy panoramic cliffside views of the Pacific in Lima, discover history and street art in Medellin’s Comuna 13, hike volcanoes in Antigua, and search for the best tacos in town as you explore Mexico City.
Continue the adventure in Europe, soaking up the sun in the region’s most colorful coastal towns. Spend your days listening to live Fado music in Lisbon, visiting centuries-old landmarks in Valencia, or navigating the ancient streets of Diocletian’s palace in Split.
You will also make a stop in Cape Town, a bustling port city located on the southernmost tip of Africa. Here, you will enjoy dramatic mountain views, walk among penguins as you stroll the stunning coastline, sip world-renowned local wines, and connect with South Africa’s complex history.
Cap off your life-changing year of travel in Asia, a fascinating and beautiful region steeped in incredible culinary, cultural, and historical traditions. Lose yourself in the narrow streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, admire elaborate Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai, wander among the terraced rice paddies of Bali, savor street food in Osaka - this region is sure to inspire and delight.
You will be staying in comfortable private bedrooms in a mix of 2-3 bedroom apartments or houses as well as hotels. In some destinations, you may even be staying in a private, one-bed hotel room.
All Remote Year accommodations are located in top neighborhoods that offer a mix of local and international flavors, and are always within walking distance from the workspace. You’ll love the great location, culturally-rich atmosphere, and easy access to countless activities.
There may be options to upgrade to a private apartment after booking.
Discover life like a local on our immersive Sojourner program. On this extraordinary 12-month journey, you’ll dive into new cultures, embrace thrilling adventures, and form meaningful connections with the vibrant Remote Year community. Encounter wildlife like never before on an African Safari, hot air balloon over the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan, cruise the emerald waters of the majestic Halong Bay - the opportunities for adventure are endless. The program includes 2-3 curated local experiences per location, country and language orientations, weekly community activities and social events, local walking tours, skill-sharing sessions, and positive impact experiences. Below are just a few of the incredible local experiences and side trips that are either included on your program or available at a cost.
