High School Summer Abroad Blog

Yesterday evening, participants experienced their very first Bollywood dance class with two local instructors. They were able to learn three different combinations to three different songs as they explored this... keep reading

Yesterday marked our last day of service learning at the two local schools in Hyderabad - M.A. Ideal and Mohammed Memorial High school. This week was a whirlwind of classroom... keep reading

This morning, the participants were in for a tasty, competitive treat. They traveled to The Culinary Lounge where they learned how to make 4 Indian staples in four different teams... keep reading

It's hard to believe we are already half way through our journey! The students were given a special opportunity to observe the Bonalu celebrations at the Peddamma Temple; a unique... keep reading

The students were busy at work Wednesday through Friday receiving training from our partner NGO, VOICE 4 Girls. This organization’s mission is to open doors for marginalized girls in India... keep reading

After settling down on the campus of the University of Hyderabad and recovering from jet lag, our group ventured out into the city to take in some of the sights... keep reading

23% of girls in India drop out of school when they get their first period. That’s what I had in mind when I was working at Grace Model School with... keep reading

Hello Friends and Family! We’ve been absent from the blog for a few days because we’ve been SO busy. On Saturday we finished up our time at the two schools... keep reading

Wow! What an incredible week, it has been such a rollercoaster of emotions. I've learned so much, not only about myself, but the boys I have been teaching too and... keep reading

Hi Family and Friends! We are now four days into our service program with VOICE 4 GIRLS. Each day our Global Navigators depart from the dorms at 8:00 AM and... keep reading

After 3 straight days of traveling non-stop, myself and a handful of the other girls on my program have finally arrived in Hyderabad, India! There were some complications in flights... keep reading

WOW! What an incredible time we shared this weekend in Hyderabad. While the schedule was designed to be more relaxing and fun...embracing new cultural experiences, engaging in deep and reflective... keep reading

Greetings from Hyderabad! It’s day six and we are settling into a routine and are (almost) entirely recovered from jetlag. Since we last updated you, we have spent three days... keep reading

My first week in India has, quite frankly, stunned me. I don’t think any books or stories or pictures can prepare you for the the amazement, discomfort, and the extreme... keep reading

Hello parents and friends! We are so excited to be in Hyderabad, India and finally have our program underway. Through this blog, we will keep you updated on all the... keep reading