The Experiment in International Living: A program of World Learning

Adventure travel

Adventure travel type

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
14
Maximum age
18
Age notes
all High school (completed one year thru recent HS grad)
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • High school
Application process
Short online application, dear-family letter & short essay.

Certification

Certification
Community Service certificate.

Pricing

Price range
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees
Funding information
Direct Financial aid through The Experiment ranges from $200 to $3,000. The Experiment awarded $2.4 Million in 2016

Hidden fields

Date modified
February 15, 2017

Since 1932, The Experiment in International Living has provided 3, 4, and 5-week summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness and complexities of another country. Students are challenged to explore the host country through hands-on experiences in local communities and through the lens of a specific theme. Programs are designed to equip students not only with essential cultural and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit. Each year, hundreds of Experimenters come away from their summer abroad with invaluable new skills, connections, awareness, and knowledge to thrive—and lead—in diverse, intercultural environments.

Organization details

The Experiment in International Living is the founding program of World Learning, a nonprofit that advances leadership through education, exchange, and development programs in more than 60 countries. This never-before-tried concept came to be known as the homestay and allowed students to develop ...

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