High School Summer Abroad Blog

Today we went to “Scuola Italiana” (an Italian school), where we played basketball and volleyball with sophomore Chilean students. In this type of school, students learn Italian at a very...keep reading

It is hard to believe, but our four weeks together have gone by so quickly. We finished out our excursions with a visit to the history-rich Reichstag building. The building,...keep reading

Two cats are currently sandwiching me, and this is definitely one of the things I missed most while abroad: My cats, my family, and peanut butter. Now, I have been...keep reading

One of the most popular activities in the Seville program is... cooking!!! Our chefs learned to cook and competed to make the best tortillas and salmorejos, after a presentation and...keep reading

Host family noun . a family which opens its doors to experience a new culture and provides a home away from home. One of the most special things about our...keep reading

During our week on the island of Menorca we were accompanied by Tomeu and his great crew from Terra & Mar Aventura. They shared their expertise with us in all...keep reading

On Friday we said our goodbyes to Palma and moved to Alcudia, a beautiful area on the northern side of Mallorca. Our first stop was a wildlife preserve for some...keep reading

As I prepare to leave Senegal tonight, my thoughts turn to all the incredible people I met during my time here. Even though I will say goodbye to my fellow...keep reading

One of the quintessential Aussie sports has got to be surfing. With so many pristine white sand beaches lining the coast, Perth is heaven for both seasoned riders and new...keep reading

We've reached Week 3, which means we've officially adapted to life here in Spain. As we're more comfortable speaking Spanish, navigating through Alicante, and stepping out of our comfort zones...keep reading