MEI Academy World High School

My time traveling through South East Asia with MEI was extremely transformative and inspiring to say the least. I have never met such attentive and invested teachers who teach through engaging and passionate narratives and lessons. I felt the perfect balance of being challenged in my ideas and pushed in my learning, yet having the freedom to be curious and experimental in my work while simultaneously developing the tools for success. I got to see things I could only dream about previously: The beautiful temples of Angkor Wat and the booming Pub Street in Siem Reap, war tunnels, breathtaking beaches, and cafes in Vietnam, a huge gold reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, and so much more that I treasure to this day. The social environment created by MEI is not one of a typical high school. MEI preaches inclusivity and family-like bonds in every moment. Because of this, I met my very best friends and formed bonds that have lasted far past the trip itself. I know now, thanks to MEI, that traveling and attaining holistic knowledge about the world is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

The time I spent with MEI Academy was incredible and some of the most fun I've had in my life. Each location offered a unique and rich experience; no two cities felt the same, and throughout the almost two months I traveled with MEI I almost never found myself bored. The course work was incredibly informative and often connected with the places we visited, fostering a type of learning that offered a unique and incredibly engaging perspective on history. The teachers were incredibly supportive and the trip is a fantastic social environment where I made new friends that I have stayed connected with years after leaving the program. MEI Academy was a fantastic adventure and an experience that looking back on, I couldn’t imagine passing up, I could not recommend it more.

Attending this trip was truly one of the best decisions I have ever made. MEI had the best locations and had exceptional teachers that delivered an unforgettable experience.The one thing that separates MEI from other programs is the ability to create a family during this short period of time. I’ve met some of my best friends through this trip and created life long memories that I could never forget.