High School Summer Abroad Blog

hi! My name is Syeda Sohaib and i’m 15 years old. I’m from north carolina and i’m a student on this trip to Iringa, Tanzania. I choose this trip because... keep reading

During our three weeks here, we will be conducting soccer camps with two secondary schools and two primary schools. Generally speaking, soccer is a sport reserved for boys in most... keep reading

*Disclaimer: due to connectivity issues, the blog posts might be a little out of order, but the content is just as great nonetheless :) After more than 24 hours of... keep reading

Now that we've been here for a week or so, we have had a ton of really great Tanzanian food at restaurants, with our host families and from the mama... keep reading

“Hodi Hodi” (Knock knock) "Karibu” (You are welcome/come in) “Sisi ni familia yako Watanzania. Karibu nyumbani.” (We are your Tanzanian family. Welcome to our home!) On our second day in... keep reading

Our program is a leadership and service oriented one, which emphasizes collaboration with a community on global issues. Our problem in Iringa, Tanzania? Gender inequality. Our solution? Empowerment through soccer... keep reading

Well…the days are quickly slipping by and as this final week begins, we wanted to do a recap of all the amazing cultural excursions we feel fortunate to have experienced... keep reading

This past weekend was our trip to Ruaha National Park and we had an incredible time! Leaving early Saturday morning and reaching the park around noon, we settled into our... keep reading

Each week we will ask our students a question to guide them in reflecting on their journey and to offer you, family and friends, a little glimpse into their experience... keep reading

Our first session of soccer camp was wonderful in so many ways! Each day in Iringa begins with a round up - picking each person up from their homestay and... keep reading

Habari! After our fist Swahili class today - it feels right to say hello with a common Tanzanian greeting. “Habari?” translating to “How are you?” can be answered in many... keep reading

Our last day in Iringa was full of many lasts. Last Swahili class, last day to buy sweet sweet chocolate from the duka on the corner of the University, final... keep reading

Hello everyone! Today we had an extra exciting cultural activity: learning to cook the delicious food we have had the privilege to consume each and every day while we have... keep reading

Hi everyone! My name is Dez and I am from Virginia Beach! It has been officially two weeks since I have left home to come to Tanzania. So far everyday... keep reading

Habari yako? (How are you?!) The girls of Iringa Session 2 are fabulous because WE JUST RETURNED FROM A WEEKEND ON SAFARI! On Saturday, we took a two hour drive... keep reading