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Student Project: Shared Respect
During this program, the participants worked in groups to create projects reflecting their experiential learning from the last three weeks. The following is a selection from Sabrina Addo and Maya... keep reading
Our last days
It is hard to describe what these last few days have felt like for our student. In one sense it feels like we have been here forever— our group is... keep reading
Making summer sounds
Walking around the street, people can hear the beautiful sounds, which are coming from “Furin.” It is traditional Japanese sound maker, which people put on the balcony and porches of... keep reading
Traditional Japanese art: Aizome Indigo Dyeing
Week 3 of our summer program brought an exciting and immersive cultural experience for our students: creating their own Aizome dyeing. The Aizome is Japanese traditional indigo dyeing. The Aizome... keep reading
Trip to Kinmen!
*Below is another student blog! Yay!* DAY 13 We arrived in Kinmen after a short one-hour flight and were greeted by our tour guide, Peter, who took us straight to... keep reading
El Castillo de Guadalest and Las Fuentes del Algar
The impressive views of the El Castillo de Guadalest and Las Fuentes del Algar are part of the tourist attraction of Alicante. The students were amazed by the natural beauty.
Biking & Bonding in Madrid, Spain!
While visiting the capital of Spain, our Global Navigators participated in a bike tour in Retiro park while learning about the important monuments and places inside!
Enchanted, Empowered, Estonia
Looking Back with Fondness The last three weeks have been filled with learning, laughter, and relationship-building. Students will leave Estonia with a strong understanding of the local government and the... keep reading
Folklorico Dance, a core memory made
Student of session 2 shares her experience of her final days in Costa Rica.
La Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia is the iconic attraction in Barcelona, and the Spanish Language & Culture students had the opportunity to tour the magnificent basilica this week. Before our visit, the students... keep reading
Komz a rez brezhoneg ?
If you were asked what language is spoken in France, you would naturally say “French”. But, did you know that France also has nearly 75 different regional languages and dialects... keep reading
Lessons from Ait Bouhaddou
Our students have truly embraced the idea that " everything is a learning experience." Last weekend, we traveled south of Morocco to one of its imperial cities: Marrakesh, the red... keep reading
A Step in to History: A Student's Berlin Awakening
Our Berlin adventure, as a group of students on an entrepreneurship program, wasn't just about brainstorming business plans and navigating the city's sights. Berlin is a living museum, where the... keep reading
Exploring Aerospace Engineering in Toulouse, France
Toulouse, France is often called the aerospace capital or “Space City” of Europe, and for good reason. Home to major aerospace companies like Airbus and renowned research institutions, this city... keep reading
