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Whether you’re volunteering with the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation or enjoying the adrenaline rush from adventure, this program will expose you to the magic of Costa Rica. In your interactions with the communities, you’ll enjoy direct experience with the warm and inviting locals and truly make a difference in their lives. After this 10 day journey, Pura Vida will take on a whole new meaning.

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Get ready to explore Spain off the beaten path and to travel like a local while doing it. Sample delectable tapas in Barcelona’s gothic quarter, dance the night away Flamenco style in Seville, and cook like a chef at Spanish cooking school. From browsing the markets and museums of Barcelona to exploring the medieval streets of Girona and jamming to the beat of live Flamenco, you will experience the excitement and culture of this amazing country and have a blast while doing it.

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This is your chance to learn Spanish with the rewards of community service and the adventure of travel. We have teamed up with Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI) to give you a unique educational experience in two of their campuses in very diverse regions of the country – Heredia in the Central Valley and the beach town of Flamingo on the Pacific Coast. This variety ensures you enjoy diverse excursions to complement your in-class instruction. Whether you are whitewater rafting, building bunk beds for children or chatting with “ticos”, you are sure to improve your Spanish and have an unforgettable experience!

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Somewhere between SCUBA diving in Naxos, kayaking around Santorini and touring Athens you’ll fall in love with Greece. Sure, you’ll see the famous monuments and major city highlights but get psyched to be immersed into the real vibe of this country. Don’t be surprised when the warmth of the people you meet makes you want to stay in this paradise forever.

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ON TOUR trips are specifically for older students completing 11th and 12th grades.

Get set for a fantastic Greek student summer trip. From discovering the Acropolis in the cradle of civilization to the perfect sunset over a volcano in Santorini, you and a group of fellow adventurers, will get off the beaten path to experience the warm hospitality of this ancient land.

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Ready, set, go! Zip-line through the Cloud Forest, whitewater raft the Pacuare River, surf at Tamarindo Beach, and rappel by waterfalls with a group of fellow adventurers in Costa Rica. You will live the “Pura Vida” lifestyle as you travel through the country where you’ll be amazed by all the excitement of this adventure paradise.

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Experience the joie de vivre of France & the beauty of Switzerland up close and personal this summer. With rail pass and metro maps in hand, you’re going to venture off the beaten path. Between the incredible highlights, action packed itinerary and immersion into local cultures, you’ll have ample time to help craft the perfect summer.

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There is no better city in Spain to spend a summer in than Barcelona! It offers the rare combination of sophistication, vibrancy and culture along with unique architecture and the charm of a Mediterranean beach town. College is a time of growth and personal choice; why not get a head start? You’ll leave Barcelona and your unforgettable summer feeling more independent and better prepared for college while making great friends, seeing incredible sites and falling in love with Spain along the way.

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Choose one of the most beloved cities in Spain to improve your Spanish this summer. Barcelona is a sophisticated, vibrant city with unique architecture and the charm of a Mediterranean beach town. Spanish Language is one of the most popular major course choices. The main objective of this program is to improve your Spanish communication skills. Emphasis is on the development of both conversational and written skills. You’ll leave Barcelona and your unforgettable summer feeling more independent and better prepared for college while making great friends, seeing incredible sites and having improved your Spanish along the way.

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Improve your Italian while living in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Florence, Italy. Develop conversation, reading and writing skills. Equal focus will be given to grammatical structures, vocabulary and conversation skills. Students will develop a vocabulary that will enable them to engage in simple, but useful, everyday conversations, thus enhancing and supporting their Italian experience. Our Cultural Workshops enable you to discover the workplaces of famous artisans, learn about designers in the Italian fashion industry and appreciate the role of food in Italian culture. Live like a Medici in our private residence, located steps away from the Duomo. The city of Florence itself has changed very little from its inception; it is a small, largely pedestrian city, overflowing with culture, making it one of the preeminent destinations for students to study abroad. When the two-week program is over, we promise that you will never want to leave!