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THINK Global School
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At THINK Global School (TGS), the world's only traveling high school, students live and learn across four countries each year, gaining the skills...
Arcos Journeys Abroad
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Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and eco-adventure. Experience the traditional town of Atenas, surrounded by verdant mountains. Immerse fully in the Costa Rican culture by living with a local family and engaging in community service projects and afternoon cultural worksho
See All 11 ProgramsAFS-USA
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Develop fluency in the French language and culture by living with a host family and studying at a local high school. Paris is magnificent, but France is more than one city. AFS students have lived in communities ranging from the snowcapped Alps to the sparkling Mediterranean. Most host families liv
See All 44 ProgramsCIEE High School Abroad
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Spend a semester abroad in Barcelona, taking English classes in a city where Mediterranean sunshine meets daring architecture and vibrant street life. Think Gaudí’s colorful curves at Park Güell, the sound of guitars drifting through plazas, and palm trees swaying beside the sea. From golden beache
See All 122 ProgramsTravel For Teens
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Adventure through Europe with us and get a real backpacking experience as we navigate from Italy through Switzerland to Paris! Our approach is rooted in the classic backpacker strategy—get a rail pass, explore cities with various daily choices, and leave ourselves open to the spontaneous possibiliti
See All 93 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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Volunteer at one of the largest & most successful wildlife rehabilitation/release centers in Africa! Participants on this project work with a range of animals; anything from chimpanzees to baby cheetahs. Experience beautiful Zimbabwe all while making a positive impact on the delicate African ecosyst
See All 43 ProgramsInternational Medical Aid (IMA)
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IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare knowledge with International Medical Aid's Pre-Med and Health Fellowships. Crafted for pre-med undergraduates, medical students, and high school students, these fellowships offer a unique chance to engage deeply with global health care
See All 8 ProgramsAbbey Road Programs
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Our Florence program is one of Abbey Road's most popular study abroad programs for nearly twenty years running. Our students benefit from the residential living experience in the heart of Florence and 24/7 support from our program staff of professional artists, chefs, photographers, and art historia
See All 12 ProgramsMAXIMO NIVEL
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Develop your Spanish skills in Costa Rica with the Maximo Nivel Spanish Camp. Maximo Nivel Summer Spanish Camp is a full-immersion experience that integrates the Spanish language into all aspects of the program, including community service, sports, cultural activities, and tourism. You receive 3
Greenheart Travel
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Learn and improve your Spanish through full language and cultural immersion on Greenheart Travel’s summer language camp program in the bustling city of Salamanca! We welcome teens of all skills, including beginners! Live with a Spanish host family and make friends from around the world, all while le
See All 9 ProgramsSeville Abroad
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Our “High School in Spain” program lets you study at a top-quality Spanish high school in one of Seville’s most vibrant neighborhoods. You’ll live with a carefully selected host family, enjoy cultural activities and excursions, and have the full support of a locally based team. With an office right
LanguBridge Education Centre
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The Seoul summer program of LanguBridge provides students an unforgettable immersion experience in Korea through intense language learning and cultural exploration. Participants have the opportunity to live with a host family that is more than happy to share the local culture and language with inter
See All 4 ProgramsReach Cambridge
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Join us for the experience of a lifetime! Reach Cambridge offers students aged 14-18 from across the world the unique opportunity to prepare for their future staying in university accommodation in the beautiful University City of Cambridge. We offer a diverse range of subject courses taught by expe
World Class Programs
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Have an adventurous, creative experience of authentic culture and lifestyle in Florence, Italy, plus frequent day and weekend trips around the country to Pisa, Venice, Milan, Rome, Siena, Sicily, and more! Designed for students of all academic backgrounds, we are so excited to see students experienc
See All 5 ProgramsISSOS International
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Our St Andrews Summer School in Scotland is open for students aged 13 – 18, from around the globe. This all-inclusive, three-week program provides them the opportunity to spend an exciting summer at a leading university in the UK. They choose one academic and one elective subject from the following
See All 3 ProgramsGlobal Leadership Adventures
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Travel to Costa Rica and make a difference in a subject area you are passionate about! Choose from program themes ranging from Public Health and Medicine to Animal and Wildlife Conservation to Language Immersion and everything in between. GLA's offerings include: - Animal Rescue & Veterinary Projec
See All 14 ProgramsBeyond Sports Tours
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The Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport (GLASS) is designed specifically for high school female athletes. Our one-of-a-kind curriculum is woven through sports, service, and global engagement. Hosted on our private campus in Costa Rica, each 10-day GLASS session includes: Sports-performance
Go Abroad China Ltd.
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Designed for high school students (ages 13-18), Go Abroad China's Cultural Immersion Program offers a safe, structured way to master Mandarin and understand China. -Summer Camp (2–8 weeks): Morning Mandarin classes, afternoon cultural workshops (calligraphy, cooking, Tai Chi), weekend excursions to
Mente Argentina
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Explore your academic and cultural horizons with Mente Argentina’s High School Program in Buenos Aires, designed specifically for students aged 15 and older. This program combines intensive Spanish language courses with a deep dive into Argentine culture, offering a safe and enriching environment fo
Rustic Pathways
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Play games with Asian elephants, snorkel in crystal blue waters, and immerse yourself in village life as you explore a country known for its warm people. Our programs take you off the beaten path for an unforgettable journey through Thailand. This includes: Thailand Adventurer – Travel from the
See All 25 ProgramsHow to Do a High School Experiential Learning Abroad
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Understand the benefits
Experiential learning abroad gives you something far more potent than snapshots and souvenirs. It shapes the way you understand people, cultures, and your place in the world.
- Expand academic interests through exposure to different lifestyles. Site visits, conversations, and cultural activities can spark new passions and help you refine future study or career paths.
- Build meaningful connections with people from diverse backgrounds. Friendships formed abroad deepen intercultural understanding and add a global dimension to your personal network.
- Boost future applications with a unique global experience. Experiential learning stands out to colleges and employers, turning your adventure into a powerful, real-world credential.
Things to know
Before you board your flight, it helps to understand what experiential learning abroad is really like so you can step into your adventure feeling confident.
- Programs vary widely in structure and pacing. Some move quickly between locations, while others settle deeply into one community, which helps you choose the rhythm that fits your style.
- Cultural norms may feel unfamiliar at first. Embracing the challenge of adjusting to new customs makes daily life abroad much easier to enjoy.
- Language differences won’t stop you from connecting. Gestures, kindness, and curiosity go a long way to reassure students worried about communication barriers.
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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 peopl...

Sandra Monk
Youth For Understanding (YFU)
I wanted to experience a culture that contrasted with our own and have the opportunity to learn firsthand about that culture and language.
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