High School Summer Abroad Blog

IT'S FRIDAY, and the excitement in the air was palpable as we embarked on our much-anticipated overnight trip. We started our journey by gathering all the students from their homestays... keep reading

Appreciating nature, culture and history in Ghana.

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

“koketsu ni irazunba koji wo ezu” is a Japanese proverb that loosely translates as “nothing ventured, nothing gained” and it adequately reflects the experiences of our scholars in week two... keep reading

Embarking on a journey filled with language, culture, and endless discoveries, our recent escapade to Argentina's enchanting landscapes has left us in awe and wonder. As we ventured from Buenos... keep reading

Our recent visit to La Boqueria Market in Barcelona was an unforgettable experience for our Spanish immersion students. Stepping into the bustling marketplace, students were immediately captivated by the vibrant... keep reading

For this second weekend of the Climate Change Mitigation Program Session 1, the students had the opportunity to get to know another province of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is has... keep reading

On Friday, June 28th, participants were picked up with their bags packed and swimwear on, ready for a weekend of fun! Our first stop was an excursion called 27 Waterfalls... keep reading

This week we went to the island Samsø and one of our students wrote a blog about her experience, enjoy the journey though her eyes! As our eyes opened bright... keep reading

This past week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), the students got the opportunity to travel to Brussels to experience the sights and sounds of the city. Students were also fortunate visit the... keep reading

Our Language and Culture group enjoyed an incredible weekend trip through some of the most picturesque places in Brittany. Our weekend journey took us through Vannes, Concarneau, Locronan, and the... keep reading

We set off on an overnight trip to Melaka, Malaysia to immerse ourselves in the beautiful and rich culture of the Malay. We started the day off early and ended late to fit in as much exploration as possible and....MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! We already had a wonderful time and still have more to come!

Hola from Buenos Aires! From escaping the rutine to savoring local delights, the journey of our students has been nothing short of extraordinary. They tested their wits, teamwork, and problem-solving... keep reading

One of our high school participants, Sari Gilbert, wrote about her experience coming to the Dominican Republic for the Youth Development program. “Stepping out of your comfort zone can be... keep reading

Welcome to Master Chef: Merida! On Monday, students explored the world of Yucatecan cuisine and embraced the culinary challenge of mastering three traditional Yucatecan dishes. Students were given a recipe... keep reading