High School Experiential Learning Programs

In order to truly explore the culture of a distant land, experiential learning programs will take you through city streets and dusty roads, from museums and monuments to folk traditions and grassroots projects benefiting local communities. Whether you are just starting to pick up a second language or well on your way to fluency, experiential programs will be a great opportunity to practice your conversation skills. The depth of cultural experience you’ll gain simply cannot be matched by staying home and reading a textbook!

A culturally-immersive experience abroad is sure to impress college admissions counselors and future employers alike, as well as provide some valuable insight about what you might like to major in. Writer’s block won’t be a problem when it comes to college admissions applications with some cultural experience under your belt either; you will be bursting with enthusiasm recalling the time you were inspired by the diversity of plant and animal species in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, when you were awestruck by the architectural marvel that is St Peter's Basilica, or even that time when you had an enlightening conversation with a local spoken with a blend of English and Mandarin that changed the way you see the world!

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So much fun!!!

November 14, 2025by: Delilah Green - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Italy Explorer

10

My Italy trip with Travel For Teens was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Everything was super well organized and the leaders were really friendly and easy to be around. I liked that we had a mix of group activities and free time so we could explore on our own a little. The food was incredible and every day felt exciting. This trip made me feel more confident and more excited about traveling in the future. I would definitely recommend Travel For Teens to anyone who wants a fun and unforgettable experience in another country.

A Great Time in the Mediterranean!

November 13, 2025by: Mae K - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens : Greece and Italy

10

Wow! This was such a great trip! I loved visiting Greece and Italy! I was very impressed with both Travel For Teens as a company, and the experiences they put together as a trip. When it comes to the company, everyone was super easy to get ahold of and communicate with. Everyone I have emailed have been so kind and helpful. On top of that, I loved my counselors so much! This trip was for finishing grades 9 and 10. My counselors did a great job of not 'babying' us, while still being clear with their expectations. They could have real conversations with us, but also had clear rules when it came to things like safety and kindness. They were also adaptive and could listen to our opinions. For example, one day we were all exhausted after an amazing activity, then walked the 20 minutes to our hotel in the hot sun. We were supposed to leave again that evening, walk all the way back to town, and get dinner. Instead, they recognized that it had been a tiring day for all of us, so they ordered take-out Italian pizza and salads and we all ate together at the hotel overlooking the Mediterranean. We played games and all had a much better time than if we had walked back into town. Additionally, the food, activities, and accommodations throughout the trip were great. We were in Greece and Italy, so the food would be hard to mess up, but this trip brought me to some of the best, while still reasonably affordable, restaurants across these countries. Probably my favorite activity of this trip was the Greek cooking class. It was such a fun experience and the food was delicious. Most breakfasts were basic but satisfactory hotel buffets, lunches were on-the-go food- pizzas, gyros, gelato, etc., and dinners were more the time for an official Greek/Italian meal. My counselors always made sure we weren't hungry and would let us order more if we were. The activities were so fun too! I loved all the guided tours we went on, beaches we stopped at, boat rides, and just exploring the cities. The hotels we stayed at were also great. They were comfortable and felt safe, and were in walking distance of most activities and sites. When we did need transportation between cities throughout the trip, we took comfortable Coach buses. I loved my trip so much! It was such a fun experience that I would highly recommend! I will definitely be going on another TFT trip next year!

So much fun!!!

November 14, 2025by: Delilah Green - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Italy Explorer

10

My Italy trip with Travel For Teens was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Everything was super well organized and the leaders were really friendly and easy to be around. I liked that we had a mix of group activities and free time so we could explore on our own a little. The food was incredible and every day felt exciting. This trip made me feel more confident and more excited about traveling in the future. I would definitely recommend Travel For Teens to anyone who wants a fun and unforgettable experience in another country.

A Great Time in the Mediterranean!

November 13, 2025by: Mae K - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens : Greece and Italy

10

Wow! This was such a great trip! I loved visiting Greece and Italy! I was very impressed with both Travel For Teens as a company, and the experiences they put together as a trip. When it comes to the company, everyone was super easy to get ahold of and communicate with. Everyone I have emailed have been so kind and helpful. On top of that, I loved my counselors so much! This trip was for finishing grades 9 and 10. My counselors did a great job of not 'babying' us, while still being clear with their expectations. They could have real conversations with us, but also had clear rules when it came to things like safety and kindness. They were also adaptive and could listen to our opinions. For example, one day we were all exhausted after an amazing activity, then walked the 20 minutes to our hotel in the hot sun. We were supposed to leave again that evening, walk all the way back to town, and get dinner. Instead, they recognized that it had been a tiring day for all of us, so they ordered take-out Italian pizza and salads and we all ate together at the hotel overlooking the Mediterranean. We played games and all had a much better time than if we had walked back into town. Additionally, the food, activities, and accommodations throughout the trip were great. We were in Greece and Italy, so the food would be hard to mess up, but this trip brought me to some of the best, while still reasonably affordable, restaurants across these countries. Probably my favorite activity of this trip was the Greek cooking class. It was such a fun experience and the food was delicious. Most breakfasts were basic but satisfactory hotel buffets, lunches were on-the-go food- pizzas, gyros, gelato, etc., and dinners were more the time for an official Greek/Italian meal. My counselors always made sure we weren't hungry and would let us order more if we were. The activities were so fun too! I loved all the guided tours we went on, beaches we stopped at, boat rides, and just exploring the cities. The hotels we stayed at were also great. They were comfortable and felt safe, and were in walking distance of most activities and sites. When we did need transportation between cities throughout the trip, we took comfortable Coach buses. I loved my trip so much! It was such a fun experience that I would highly recommend! I will definitely be going on another TFT trip next year!