WHO WE ARE

GEC Exchanges is a proud member of the Southwestern Family of Companies, founded in 1855. We design and operate gap year, gap semester and summer programs across the globe.

Our mission is to help young people develop the skills and character they need to achieve their goals in life and make positive contributions to the world.

We seek to provide the best service and support possible to the young people who participate in our programs, while adhering to the regulations that govern these programs.
We are committed to promote the value of diversity and cultural exchange.
We strive to increase awareness of the importance of sustainability.
We INVEST in building people. We INSPIRE people to achieve their goals in life. We positively IMPACT the world.

We believe in:

An uncompromising commitment to operating with integrity and doing what we say we’re going to do
Being customer-focused, service-minded and doing the right thing for our participants and team members.
The power of serving others; what we do is important
Giving with little regard for what we might get back
Seeing people not just for who they are but also for who they can become
Taking action and operating with a sense of urgency
Focusing on what is right and not who is right
Choosing a great attitude and always finding a way instead of an excuse
Being accountable for our results.
Being coachable and continually pursuing personal and professional growth
Developing a lasting relationship with our team and treating team members like family members