High School Summer Abroad Blog

Today students visited an over 300 year old cafe, Ca’n Joan. They were able to try the legendary ensaïmadas (traditional Mallorcan pastries), homemade ice cream, and thick hot chocolate. If... keep reading

Learning to fly We started the trip with binoculars at the ready, creeping through the natural wetland reserve S’Albufera. Though we were able to observe many types of native birds... keep reading

Today all of our lovely students got to visit the aquarium of Mallorca! The Mediterranean Sea is home to countless species, making the aquarium a must see for anyone who... keep reading

Monday and Tuesday, the group made their way to the aquarium in S’Arenal. On Tuesday, we spent a day in Palma, which included visiting the contemporary art museum before class... keep reading

Terra & Mar Adventures' philosophy is based in the belief that "adventure is how children discover a natural environment in which to spend all the energy of their age. We... keep reading

Over a period of two days, we did two special workshops, a fan painting workshop, and a flamenco workshop. While some students were excited about the activities, others were nervous... keep reading

On Sunday the 23rd of June, our students in Palma de Mallorca celebrated San Joan, a vibrant festival marking the summer solstice. Our students, along with their host families, headed... keep reading

We’ve had a fabulous first week here in beautiful Palma, Mallorca. The students quickly immersed themselves into the culture as they met and became acquainted with their host families, their... keep reading

Day 2 and off to the well-known Mercat de l'Olivar. From fresh fruit to cured "jamon," this market sells everything and more! Students were given the task of communicating with... keep reading

Let's go to the Beach! Today our students got to experience yet another beach day here in beautiful Palma de Mallorca. We all met up and took the public bus... keep reading

After long travel days, international connections, and many, many hours, our group has made it to Palma de Mallorca! We were greeted by smiling host families at the airport who... keep reading

We started our day at the famous Plaza España and made our way to the CIEE ELE Center to jump right into orientation! Students were eager to get to know... keep reading

On Sunday, Our Palma de Mallorca Language and Culture Session One students had the opportunity to spend the day with their host families. No waking up and hurrying to Plaza... keep reading

All the LC Palma students seemed to have a wonderful time on this fun-filled day packed with lots of adventure. After arriving at our usual meeting point (Plaza España) at... keep reading

Greetings from Mallorca! Our students are getting settled into their new routines here on the island. Not only have they been immersed in Spanish language and culture but also actively... keep reading