High School Summer Abroad Blog

""Whoosh!" goes the rocket as the motor ignites. In seconds, the rocket is many meters above us, and then a brief moment of silence before the "pop" of the parachute... keep reading

One of the best parts of the French Language & Culture program is meeting the people of Toulouse. For one of our afternoon activities, the students split into four smaller... keep reading

This week, students collaborated to solve a mystery during an Escape Game. Students became FBI Agents in Quantico who were working to find a double agent. Using their French, students... keep reading

From day 1, Rennes was already nothing like I expected. It wasn’t as romantic as Paris or as touristy as Province. There definitely isn’t as much as one expects there... keep reading

Afternoon spent with friends learning about kayaking and yes..getting a little wet.

This week our students tried their hand at baking some French pastries- in an interesting location! Classes were held on a peniche (barge) on the Canal du Midi. We were... keep reading

This week, students acted as walking tour guides in the Marais, one of the most interesting and popular neighborhoods in Paris. Located in the third and fourth arrondissements, the Marais... keep reading

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

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

Today students got a new perspective on the city of Toulouse--from the water! Their guides gave them a tour that included the history of Toulouse and also information about some... keep reading

Qui ne saute pas n'est pas tou-lou-sain! Since we arrived in Toulouse 3 weeks ago, we have heard a lot about rugby. The city’s rugby team Stade Toulousain won the... keep reading

Public Awareness and community Service in Rennes.

Whether it is in class with a teacher, community conversations with a Program Leader, varied excursions throughout Paris, taking the metro or a city bus, speaking with store clerks or... keep reading

Global Navigators attended a workshop to learn more about Breton language and culture.

This weekend the session 2 language & culture students hopped on a bus north to the charming city of Lille. Not far from the Belgian border, Lille boasts beautiful architecture... keep reading