High School Summer Abroad Blog

Contribution from World Government Student, Daisy: Passports, check. Backpack, check. Toothbrush, check...And we were off! With tired eyes but excited spirits, we said goodbye to the hostel which has become...keep reading

This reflection was written by World Government student, Sasha: It’s been a dream of mine for countless years to go to the Anne Frank House. Ever since I read her...keep reading

Considered one of Europe's greatest collections of art, the Rijksmuseum houses over one million pieces and is surely a must-see for every visitor to the Netherlands. Works by the famous...keep reading

As a Program Leader, I'm always amazed at how much students grow in their short time abroad. Over the last three weeks, I saw student positions challenged, changed, expanded upon,...keep reading

Passport and proof of vaccination These are items that will get you in and out of Amsterdam (Brussels as well). Don't lose these as your passport and vaccination card will...keep reading

What a weekend we had in Rotterdam! We took the train down from Amsterdam after class on Friday--it was a beautiful day to look around the Dutch countryside as we...keep reading

With the end drawing near, students reflected back on some of their most memorable moments. When questioned, the buzz of "Belgium!" began to fill our ears. Catching the train last...keep reading

World Government Participant, Taryn, chose to share her experience visiting the International Criminal Court: At the end of my first week on the World Government program in Amsterdam, I had...keep reading

World Government students kicked off Session II ready to experience as much of Amsterdam as possible. In just the first few days, students explored the local neighborhood of Oost, Dam...keep reading

As I write this, the majority of our students are in flight over the Atlantic, soon to return to the United States. Session One has come to a close, and...keep reading