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How to Travel After High School

By Yaren Fadiloglulari | May 22, 2024

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Everything You Need to Volunteer Abroad Under 18
Everything You Need to Know to Volunteer Abroad Under 18

By Jonathan Gilben | April 16, 2026

Entry Requirements for US High School Group Trips
A Guide to Entry Requirements for High School Group Trips in the US

By Helena Capdevila | February 04, 2026

Why Research Experience Matters for High School Students
Research Experience for High Schoolers: Benefits & Opportunities

By Wahiq Iqbal | January 13, 2026

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The Best Pre-Medical Summer Camps for High School Students

By Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi, M.D. | December 08, 2025

High School Medical Internships Abroad That Make a Real Impact
High School Medical Internships Abroad That Make a Real Impact

By Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi, M.D. | November 17, 2025

Teen Summer Travel Experiences in Ireland & Italy
Teen Summer Travel Experiences in Ireland & Italy

By Jiah Hwang | October 03, 2025

St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
10 Reasons To Choose Italy For Study Abroad

By Brittany Rock | June 27, 2025

High School Volunteer Work Abroad
12 Reasons to Do High School Volunteer Work Abroad

By Jordyn Jacobson | June 02, 2025

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Best Marine Conservation Volunteer Programs for Teens
5 Best Marine Conservation Volunteer Programs for Teens

By GoAbroad Writing Team | May 14, 2025

Summer Programs That Will Impress Colleges
5 Summer Programs That Will Impress Colleges

By GoAbroad Writing Team | April 03, 2025

Best Language Immersion Programs for High School Students
12 Best High School Language Immersion Programs

By Katrina Bianca Catan | December 27, 2024

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How Travel Changes Teens for the Better

By Elizabeth Gorga | October 11, 2024

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How to Travel After High School

By Yaren Fadiloglulari | May 22, 2024

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Why Pre-Med Internships for High School Students Are a Good Idea

By Farryl Last | May 17, 2024

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How to Choose a Summer Volunteer Program

By Owen Clarke | April 13, 2024

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11 Best High School Study Abroad Programs in Mexico

By Jacquie Truckey | November 16, 2023

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Sarah Preston

School the World

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As a high school student, there were not many opportunities to travel to a new place, experience a different culture, and step outside of my comfor...

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Lowa-Joe Hobeiche

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What inspired me to go abroad was the desire to step out of my comfort zone and discover a world beyond what I was used to. I wanted to meet new pe...

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Can I Study Abroad in High School in Peru?

By Julie Ball | November 03, 2023

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How Do I Become a Foreign Exchange Student in High School?

By Eric Monteres Jamarr Black | April 20, 2023

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6 Best Places for Pre Med High School Summer Programs

By Julie Ball | April 12, 2023

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6 Best Medical Internships Abroad for High School Students

By Yaren Fadiloglulari | March 09, 2023

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How to Get Pre Med Experience While in High School

By Munira Maricar | February 09, 2023

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8 Ways to Study Abroad in Germany During High School

By Farryl Last | January 17, 2023

should i study abroad my senior year of high school
Should I Go Abroad Senior Year in High School?

By Rebecca Murphy | September 14, 2022

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8 Popular Types of High School Study Abroad Programs

By Julie Ball | September 09, 2022

what is the best year to study abroad in high school
What is the Best Year to Study Abroad in High School?

By Sydney E. Lutz | August 30, 2022

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Should I Take Spanish or French?

By Jacquie Truckey | August 17, 2022

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Should You Take a Third Year of Foreign Language? More? Less?

By Julie Ball | July 08, 2022

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Why Should I Take French in High School?

By Andi Sciacca | July 04, 2022

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Why Take Spanish in High School?

By Julie Ball | July 01, 2022

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What Languages Can You Learn in High School?

By Rebecca Murphy | May 17, 2022

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Can You Study Abroad in High School?

By Julia Zaremba | May 17, 2022

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8 Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language in High School

By Rebekah Glebe | May 16, 2022

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The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language in Middle School

By Jessica Rosa | January 12, 2022

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What are the Benefits of Studying Abroad in High School?

By Emily Wood | September 06, 2021

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Worthwhile Environmental Summer Programs for High Schoolers

By Sydney E. Lutz | February 01, 2021

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Why You Should Study Abroad on a Boat

By Julia Zaremba | December 03, 2020

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5 Tips for Your Travel Program Application

By Elizabeth Gorga | August 19, 2020

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How to Become a Foreign Exchange Student in Japan

By Jodi Suckle | March 09, 2020

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6 Fun Summer Programs in France for High School Students

By Cathryn Fortuna | February 20, 2020

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10 Awesome High School Summer Travel Programs Abroad

By Rebekah Glebe | January 20, 2020

University of Cambridge
A Parent’s Guide to High School Abroad in England

By Luciana Dinu | September 24, 2019

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9 Things to Know Before High School in Costa Rica

By Jodi Suckle | September 23, 2019

San Miguel de Allande, Mexico
10 *Importante* Teen Travel Tips for Mexico

By Mark Sotile | September 17, 2019

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10 of the Best High School Programs in France

By Jessica Rosa | September 03, 2019

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9 Things to Know Before High School Study Abroad in Spain

By Claire O’Brien | August 26, 2019

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10 Best High School Volunteer Abroad Programs (This Year)

By Sydney E. Lutz | June 03, 2019

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A Parent's Guide to High School in Costa Rica

By Andrea Moran | May 24, 2019

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8 Things to Know Before High School Abroad in England

By Cathryn Fortuna | May 22, 2019

Yosemite Valley, United States
10 Best Summer Programs for High School Students in Costa Rica 

By Mary Gartside | April 25, 2019

friends on top of the mountain
A Parent's Guide to Volunteering Abroad in High School

By Jessica Rosa | April 03, 2019

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The Top International Internships for High School Students This Year

By Samantha Harper | March 21, 2019

15 Reasons to Choose Seville for Your High School Summer Abroad in Spain
Why Spend a High School Summer Abroad in Seville?

By Pepa Hernandez Vargas | March 07, 2019

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7 Leadership-Building Teen Adventure Programs Abroad

By Jessica Rosa | February 21, 2019

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8 Best Travel Abroad Programs for High School Students in 2026

By Leigh Ronen | February 08, 2019

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7 Top Providers of High School Programs in Spain

By Elisabeth Tuck | January 24, 2019

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How to Make the Most of High School Study Abroad in England

By Ben Perlmutter | January 23, 2019

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7 Best High School Programs in England

By Haley Corzo | January 01, 2019

Colloseum, Italy
7 Bellissimi Italy Summer Programs for High School Students

By Amelia Dietrich | December 13, 2018

Valensole, France
10 Must-Have Experiences in France for Teens

By Rebecca Murphy | December 06, 2018

5 Amazing Destinations to Find Teen Summer Camps Abroad
5 Amazing Destinations to Find Teen Summer Camps Abroad

By Rebekah Glebe | November 21, 2018

10 Best Places to Study Abroad High School in 2019
10 Best Places to Study Abroad High School in 2019

By GoAbroad 2019 Official Report | November 15, 2018

10 Best Study Abroad Opportunities for High School Students in 2019
10 Best Study Abroad Opportunities for High School Students in 2019

By GoAbroad 2019 Official Report | November 15, 2018

10 Impressive High School Student Travel Programs in Europe
10 Impressive High School Student Travel Programs in Europe

By Raquel Thoesen | November 08, 2018

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7 Best Activities for High School Study Abroad in Spain

By Hannah Sorila | November 07, 2018

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10 Reasons to Join UK Summer Programs for High Schooler Students

By Megan Lee | October 24, 2018

6 Tips, Tricks, & Hacks to Score Travel Scholarships for High School Students
6 Tips & Tricks to Score Travel Scholarships for High School Students

By Megan Lee | October 03, 2018

London Cityscape
14 Bloody Awesome High School Study Abroad Programs in England

By Kaylan Reid Shipanga | October 03, 2018

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How to Respond to Your Family's Study Abroad Concerns

By Logan Boydstun | September 07, 2018

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Is it Affordable to Study Abroad in Italy in High School?

By Danielle DeSimone | August 31, 2018

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6 Cool Summer Internships for High School Students Abroad

By Danielle DeSimone | August 28, 2018

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How to Wow Everyone & Intern Abroad in High School

By Julia Zaremba | August 16, 2018

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8 Awesome Types of Teen Tours

By Megan Arzbaecher | July 04, 2018

Souvenirs after high school abroad
What to Do After High School Study Abroad

By Kendall Dick | June 30, 2018

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9 Cultural Immersion Tips For Teen Study Abroad Programs

By Elizabeth Gorga | June 11, 2018

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7 Tips to Travel as a Teen with Depression

By Megan Arzbaecher | May 24, 2018

Besties on high school summer programs abroad
10 Can't Miss Summer Programs for High School Students Abroad

By Season Cooper | May 17, 2018

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The 4 Best Phones for Teens Going Abroad

By Erin Oppenheim | May 14, 2018

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9 Low-Cost Programs for High School Study Abroad in Spain in 2026

By Kaylan Reid Shipanga | May 01, 2018

group of students hiking through Germany
The Secrets to Cheap Study Abroad in High School

By Cathryn Fortuna | April 24, 2018

FREE Ebook! The Ultimate Parents' Guide to Studying Abroad

By GoAbroad Writing Team | April 18, 2018

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The Ultimate High School Travel Abroad Packing List

By Danielle DeSimone | April 13, 2018

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7 Best Language Immersion Programs for High School Students in 2026

By Kaylan Reid Shipanga | April 02, 2018

Festive Mexican street view
7 *Practically* Free Summer Volunteer Programs for High School

By Kendall Dick | March 22, 2018

Cinque Terre, Italy
That’s Amore! Who, What, When, Where, & Why of High School in Italy

By Danielle DeSimone | March 21, 2018

teenager's legs dangling while sitting on the roof
FREE Ebook! A Guide to First Time Teen Travel Abroad

By GoAbroad Writing Team | March 21, 2018

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Is High School Abroad Safe?

By Raquel Thoesen | February 13, 2018

Girl in library reaching for book
How to Do High School Abroad in 8 Easy Steps

By Kendall Dick | February 07, 2018

Firework display in city of Kuwait
6 Tips to Prepare to Study Abroad in High School

By Danielle DeSimone | February 01, 2018

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The Ultimate Pros and Cons of a Homestay Abroad

By Rebecca Murphy | January 26, 2018

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6 Student Travel Programs to Get You Out of the House 

By Rebecca Murphy | January 08, 2018

Hands painted with red mehndi
10 Best Places for High School Abroad in Asia & South Pacific in 2018

By GoAbroad 2018 Official Report | January 01, 2018

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10 Best Places for High School Study Abroad in Europe in 2018

By GoAbroad 2018 Official Report | January 01, 2018

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10 Best Places for High School Study Abroad in the Americas in 2018

By GoAbroad 2018 Official Report | January 01, 2018

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The World's Best Countries for Study Abroad in High School in 2018

By GoAbroad 2018 Official Report | January 01, 2018

flip flops and the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
You’ve Gotta See These 20 Amazing Destinations with Trips for Teens

By Kendall Dick | December 18, 2017

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10 Best Places for High School Study Abroad in Africa in 2018

By GoAbroad 2018 Official Report | December 11, 2017

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Your Roadmap to High School Abroad

By Erin Oppenheim | November 29, 2017

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9 Amazing Teenage Volunteer Summer Programs Abroad

By Kendall Dick | November 21, 2017

Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru
12 Best Study Abroad Programs for High School Students

By Alisa Tank | October 13, 2017

Forget Skiing, Check Out These 7 Senior Trip Ideas
7 Senior Trip Ideas That Require Your Bestie & Passport

By Danielle DeSimone | September 01, 2017

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How to Find Incredible Teen Travel Programs

By Mariel Tavakoli | August 31, 2017

Two women walking down alley in traditional kimono in Kyoto, Japan
9 Rad Homestay Programs for High School Students

By Kendall Dick | July 28, 2017

teen in yoga pose at sunset on salt flat in Bolivia
8 Best Student Exchange Programs for Teens

By Suzanne Bhagan | July 21, 2017

Ruins in Rome, Italy
6 Popular Types of High School Travel Programs

By Raquel Thoesen | June 02, 2017

Sweet, Sweet Freedom! 6 Summer Trips for Teenagers Abroad

By Raquel Thoesen | May 17, 2017

Colorful buildings
How to Get a Summer Job Abroad as a Teen

By Miriam Rube | February 24, 2017

Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand at sunset
6 Best Winter Break Programs for High School Students

By Rebecca Murphy | December 06, 2016

Rovinj, Croatia skyline from the water
12 Up & Coming Places for High School Summer Travel Programs

By Laura Jelich | November 22, 2016

Row houses in Oxford
Living with Strangers: Homestays 101

By GoAbroad Writing Team | November 14, 2016

Bento box lunch
10 Things to Expect Before High School in Japan

By Suzanne Bhagan | October 27, 2016

Bridge across the Thames River at night
10 Hands-On Subjects to Study in the UK as a High School Student

By Danielle DeSimone | September 20, 2016

Women reading and writing at a picnic table
The Dangers of Studying Abroad in High School

By Rebecca Murphy | September 05, 2016

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Is Studying Abroad in High School Right for Me?

By Rebecca Murphy | August 02, 2016

Two girls sitting on a mountainside taking a selfie at sunset
Why You Should Travel While You're Young

By Elizabeth Gorga | July 26, 2016

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7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a High School Program Abroad

By Laura Jelich | July 08, 2016

Trevi fountain in Rome.
How to Coax Your High School Teacher to Take You & Friends to Italy

By Danielle DeSimone | June 24, 2016

Circle of people with their hands in the grass
7 Differences Between Good and GREAT High School Abroad Programs

By Laura Jelich | June 07, 2016

View of Moscow, Russia at night
12 Unique Countries to Travel Abroad for High School Students

By Julia Zaremba | May 18, 2016

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
10 Things to Know Before High School Exchange Programs to France

By Danielle DeSimone | May 13, 2016

Skating in the park
How to HAGS (Have a Great Summer): Study Abroad

By Laura Jelich | April 13, 2016

Students in Russia
10 Pieces of Advice for Parents of Travel-Bound Teens

By Charleen Johnson Stoever | March 10, 2016

Selfie on top of Sigiriya
How to Talk About Your High School Travel Experiences on College Apps

By Mary Ellen Dingley | March 04, 2016

Hiking in Petra
Why Experiencing Culture Shock is a Good Thing for Young Adults

By Danielle DeSimone | February 08, 2016

People diving
12 Ways to Make the Most of Teen Travel Programs Abroad

By Danielle DeSimone | January 11, 2016

Backpackers hiking in the mountains
15 Ways International Travel Changes Teens for the Better

By Marissa Sutera | December 31, 2015

Students on a beach in Costa Rica
10 Unnecessary Fears About Going Abroad in High School

By Lindsey Hanson | May 18, 2015

Heidelberg Castle Neckar Germany
Top 4 Reasons to Study in Germany

By Carter Brown | February 20, 2014

Foreign and local friends in one of the beautiful islands in the Philippines!
5 Things You Realize Your First Time Leaving the Country

By Corey Dennis | December 29, 2013