Where There Be Dragons
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For over 30 years, Where There Be Dragons has been at the vanguard of intentional, real, and immersive travel. If you’re seeking a remarkable journey—getting a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else, engaging with new perspectives, and fostering genuine connections—you’re in the right place. Explore programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
A summer program with us is nothing...
For over 30 years, Where There Be Dragons has been at the vanguard of intentional, real, and immersive travel. If you’re seeking a remarkable journey—getting a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else, engaging with new perspectives, and fostering genuine connections—you’re in the right place. Explore programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
A summer program with us is nothing short of remarkable. Engage as a traveler rather than a tourist, venture to amazing communities, and get a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else for 2 to 6 weeks. If you’re curious about the world and excited to genuinely connect with people across the globe, our programs are likely for you.
A Gap Year with us reshapes the way you see the world and your place in it. If you’re motivate...
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No! All trips include language instruction at varying levels of intensity. While no prior language experience is required to join, we encourage you to get excited about language-learning during your program, building a vocabulary that enables you to interact with locals and navigate new cultural contexts. We'll ensure you are placed in the appropriate language learning group upon arrival for our language intensive programs.
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Charlie Aziz
Participated in 2015
AlumniCharlie is a student at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She’s originally from Mexico but has been in Colorado for nine years. Currently really ...
I wanted to go somewhere that was completely unknown to me in order to really know what the world is like. With math and science never being my forte I took many history classes which intuitively drew me into the exploration of our own planet. Going abroad and traveling are one of my biggest passions. To have the opportunity to travel is really valuable and not to be taken for granted, so I saw this chance as a unique opportunity to test myself and learn in new environments.
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Megan Fettig
Interviewed in 2018
StaffFrom 2000-2002, Megan served as a Peace Corps volunteer in an agricultural village in southern Senegal. A few years later, she instructed Dragons firs...
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Hilary LeBlanc - Admissions Associate
Interviewed in 2018
StaffHilary grew up in Connecticut and attended St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. After college, Hilary headed west to Colorado to teach at High...
Before starting at Dragons, I worked for a number of years in outdoor and experiential education. I was working with students in the capacity that I loved and this wasn’t something I wanted to give up, but it also wasn’t totally sustainable for me as these were all seasonal positions.
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For over 30 years, Where There Be Dragons has been at the vanguard of intentional, real, and immersive travel. If you’re seeking a remarkable journey—getting a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else, engaging with new perspectives, and fostering genuine connections—you’re in the right place. Explore programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe. A summer program with us is nothing short of remarkable. Engage as a traveler rather than a tourist, venture to amazing communities, and get a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else for 2 to 6 weeks. If you’re curious about the world and excited to genuinely connect with people across the globe, our programs are likely for you. A Gap Year with us reshapes the way you see the world and your place in it. If you’re motivate...
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For over 30 years, Where There Be Dragons has been at the vanguard of intentional, real, and immersive travel. If you’re seeking a remarkable journey—getting a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else, engaging with new perspectives, and fostering genuine connections—you’re in the right place. Explore programs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe. A summer program with us is nothing short of remarkable. Engage as a traveler rather than a tourist, venture to amazing communities, and get a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else for 2 to 6 weeks. If you’re curious about the world and excited to genuinely connect with people across the globe, our programs are likely for you. A Gap Year with us reshapes the way you see the world and your place in it. If you’re motivate...
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