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6 Students of Color Share Their High School Summer Abroad Experience
Check out the latest episode of our Out of Your Comfort Zone podcast, where we talk about being a high school student of color abroad.
Should I Study Abroad in High School? 12 Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad
Considering studying abroad this upcoming summer? Learn the pros and cons of going abroad while still in high school.
Navigating Culture Shock as a High School Student
Check out our latest podcast episode where we're talking about the awkward moments and blissful surprises of high school study abroad.
10 Benefits of Studying Abroad in High School
Get inspired by reading the top 10 benefits of studying abroad and why high school is the perfect time to consider it!
What's It Like to Do High School Summer Abroad in Morocco?
"If you have the opportunity to do something like this, definitely do it." Christine C., 16, and Mohamad H., 17, flew across the Atlantic this past summer to improve their Arabic language skills in the capital of Morocco. Here's how they describe their program.
Pizza a la parrilla? ... Yes, please!!!
Pizza is a favorite food of our students and one of our afternoon cultural activities was to learn how to make pizza. This was not just an ordinary pizza. This... keep reading
Storming the Castle! (and visiting the Palma History Museum)
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, we wrapped up the last of our program's cultural activities with a visit to Castillo Bellever and a walking tour of some graffiti... keep reading
Scavenging Madrid
As session two comes to a close and the students are feeling confident about their Spanish-speaking abilities and navigation skills, we sent them out on a scavenger hunt (Gymkhana) throughout... keep reading
Let's Play Pétanque!!
Pétanque (often referred to as Boules), is a popular French game that dates back to the early 1900’s. It is a relatively simple concept that involves throwing small metal balls... keep reading
Terra i Mar Aventura! Camping, Hiking, Watersports, and Otherwise in Alcúdia
Over this past weekend, July 29 and 30, the whole group traveled to the north of the island for a weekend full of adventure and fun. We met early in... keep reading
Les Familles d'Accueil
Students who are here in Paris for the 4-week immersion Language and Culture program, were welcomed into the homes of many local host families. The host families range from couples... keep reading
Take a historical trip in DaDaoCheng
Today we visited the historic neighborhood of Da Dao Cheng. Established during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, Da Dao Cheng originated as a trading post. The area’s location immediately next... keep reading
Goodbye Session Two Global Navigators
To our Session Two Students: Hi Friends, Alrighty, y’all already know we think that all of you are absolutely awesome…but strap in because we're gonna say it one more time... keep reading
What is Better than Buying French Pastries? Making Them Yourself!
This week students from the French Language & Culture High School Summer Abroad Program in Paris had the opportunity to do another hands-on activity that they absolutely loved and enjoyed... keep reading