The Experiment in International Living
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The Experiment in International Living is a program provider offering 12 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, and High School abroad programs in 12 countries such as France, Ghana, Spain, and High School Study Abroad.
The Experiment in International Living has been offering immersive experiential learning programs abroad since 1932. Today, The Experiment offers three-, four-, and five-week summer programs for high school students in more than 20 countries around the world.
Study Abroad with The Experiment in International Living
"I learned that I could feel at home even when I'm not literally home. It was worthwhile."
Cassidy L South Side Area High School
"I gained friendships and new experiences. I learned to always be open to new things. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Markeiara W None
"I gained cooking skills, language skills, it showed me how to be independent and away from home, and it was very worthwhile."
Natalie M City College of San Francisco
"I learned so much about conservation, sustainability and environmental justice. I also learned to really be present in the moment. There were so many small details that teemed with life if you just took a moment to focus on it. My Spanish also improved considerably. "
Jonathan O Phillips Academy
"I made a lot of friends and also got to explore a whole different place I never knew I would have gone to if it wasn't for the program. It was definitely worthwhile. My favorite part is the amazing people I met and the impact they have had on me and this experience. "
A student None
"The whole experience was something I was able to live and learn from, but my homestay especially made an impact on me and my future."
Deanna G Key West High School
"This program was extremely fun and a lot more eye opening than I thought it would initially be, When I first signed up, I thought it would be just a language class and go around visiting historical landmarks, then go to a high school and talk with some Japanese highschoolers and that's it. But, we did things that most people pro..."
Ethan W None
"It was the most worthwhile month of my life. No experience could top what I was able to learn on this trip."
A student High School
"Attending The Experiment trip gave me a good sense of the reality in a different country. I got to meet my groupmates, my host family, and even random people who became friends. My group mates were really good and fun. My host family was amazing. I got to see how the typical small town in France is and I met their family members..."
Noel M Radnor High School
"I learned about the French culture and I gained friendships. It was worthwhile."
Natalie M High School
"I gained long-term friends and family. I learned Japanese. And, it was definitely worth my time and money."
A student Westmoor High School
"I learned many things about myself as it was a great time to see how well I work with others. But most importantly I learned even more about the language! It was certainly worthwhile to learn more personally and academically."
Rick F
"I learned more Japanese along with some artistic skills that will carry on into my future career"
A student
"I was able to meet many residents of the village I stayed in, this helped me further my Spanish and push me out of my bubble. I was able to learn many new words and try a variety of different foods. I am so happy to have had this experience!"
Emilly S Framingham High School
"I learned the differences in cultural norms between the United States and France. I would say it was worthwhile because it really shows how things can be so difference from one country to the next."
Chiasa B Community College of Vermont
"Yes it was worthwhile and I gained confidence in my leadership skills."
A student Coral Shores High School
"I learned how important it is to put your all into something. There were some other students on my trip who didn't want to try new things, and I think they had a very different experience than I had. "
Sami F
"When I first found out that I was accepted for the Experiment’s Ecuador trip, I was absolutely overjoyed. However, I don’t believe it actually hit me that I was going away for an entire month without anyone that I knew. It certainly was a bit overwhelming and daunting when I came to that realization. Now, after having experience..."
Aiden G
"I gained confidence in my adaptability and connection skills and it was definitely a worth while experience"
Abigail T Williston Northampton School
"My spanish drastically improved as did my people skills."
Tom G Rutland High School
"Absolutely Worth while. Aside from language skills, I grew as a person, I received amazing role models, and a new and improved mindset, mentality, and goal sets."
A student
"I learned a lot more about the contemporary art scene in Ghana and I got to immerse myself within the culture. I learned about the history of slavery and colonialism within Ghana and how that has current, long-standing effects on Ghanaian culture. I definitely gained a greater sense of nuance and understanding around Ghana and i..."
A student
"I was admittedly super nervous about making solid friendships, but I genuinely did not have to fear. I made such great memories with my peers exploring spain and practicing our language skills with each other. I definitely have become more confident because of the comfort and support i felt during my trip."
Nicole Cepeda Milton Academy
"I definitely improved my social skills and it will definitely help me in the future"
Daniel Ramirez-Minaya White Plains High School
"I learned so much about the culture but also about people. I learned that everyone is different and that it is our differences that make us unique and worthwhile- I learned that the differences that define us are the good things. They are the things that make us us- and that is a beautiful thing. I learned how to coexist with th..."
Mary G
