High School Summer Abroad Blog

High upon a hill in Dinant, Belgium, the sun shone down brightly on a grand white and red brick palace. The palace stood four stories tall with a welcoming porch...keep reading

We have two new classmates. They joined us at the Tower of London. Here are their physical descriptions: pink, sparkly, and loud. Our two new classmates are plastic recorders that...keep reading

by Kernen Jarr On Sunday, eight of us went on the Wooden Train to Port de Sóller! We were able to sleep in longer because it was a free day!...keep reading

What a great day we had today! Today we had dancing lessons taught to us by local Mallorquinas. A traditional dance here in Mallorca, Ball de bot, was a hit...keep reading

Hallo, I am finally here! One month ago I was getting excited about this trip by reading the blog posts that students from the previous year had written. I could...keep reading

Each week we will ask our students a question to guide them in reflecting on their journey and to offer you, family and friends, a little glimpse into their experience...keep reading

By Talia Rodriques Student, HSSA Global Navigators, Theatre Arts Behind the Scenes First lesson learned in London: Time (and people) move fast! Even though I stepped off the plane only...keep reading

by Forest Burleson On our first real day in Mallorca, everyone participated in a Scavenger Hunt! The whole group was very excited to finally be exploring the city and quickly...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

I’ve been up since 6:30 am. My body is still in its jet lagged state and it’s simply confused. Although, a program leader has told me it takes about a...keep reading