High School Summer Abroad Blog

By Program Leader, Mohsin: Hey everyone! As your Moroccan program leader, I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of our country’s most cherished traditions: the hammam. If you’ve never heard... keep reading

Alhamdulillah (we give thanks!) on Sunday our Session II Language & Culture HSSA students arrived safely to Rabat. Despite a few flight delays in New York and a little luggage... keep reading

This past weekend was our overnight excursion to Chefchaouen, which is known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco. Located about 4.5 hours from Rabat in the foothills of the Rif... keep reading

A recap of our visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, by Fabiha On Wednesday, after a morning of Arabic and Darija lessons, we were given amazing shawarmas for... keep reading

On Saturday, we took a day trip to the north of Morocco to visit the city of Tangier. When we arrived in Tangier, we had a guided tour of the... keep reading

This blog was written by another student, Ayat, about her experience with her host family for Eid al-Adha. My festive morning began with the sounds of my future meal, Shi... keep reading

This blog is written by a student : Ariadne Georgiou My first celebration of Eid Al-Adha was so incredibly beautiful, peaceful, and enjoyable! The whole day was centered around family... keep reading

On Friday afternoon, students took a ride in the fluka boats in the Bouregrag river. On one side of the river is Rabat and on the other side is another... keep reading

Marhaba! Welcome to Rabat! We have had a great first few days of our Arabic language & culture program! We arrived in Casablanca on Sunday morning and students met their... keep reading

A breathtaking blue oasis nestled in the Rif Mountains of Morocco, Chefchaouen is a picturesque town renowned for its vivid blue-painted buildings and rich cultural heritage. This past weekend, the... keep reading

Time is weird and deeper than I can understand sometimes. I think about how people dont always stay in your life and maybe they are not supposed to or maybe... keep reading

Our adventure began at the Hercules Caves, a site that has intrigued travelers for generations. These natural limestone grottoes, nestled just outside Tangier, are believed to be shaped like the... keep reading

Our HSSA students have officially completed the first week of their program here in Rabat! As part of the program, each week students submit weekly reflection journals as they reflect... keep reading

Allah! What a day! I am absolutely thrilled to share with you an exhilarating day that unfolded at the Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel, Morocco. Our vibrant group of students, currently... keep reading

Sunday we welcomed session two Language and Culture HSSA students! After settling in with their host families Sunday we jumped right into orientation Monday morning. During orientation everyone had an... keep reading