Explore the idea of reciprocity: participate in a 3-day Theravada meditation retreat in the cool mountains or Chiang Rai, help out on a community-driven learning service permaculture project, and live with marginalized hill tribe communities.
I couldn’t have had better instructors. They worked well together, were organized, and were overall incredible people I was happy to share this experience with.
Daniel L.China Language Program
Improve your Mandarin language skills through daily small group classes, carefully selected homestays, and community engagement. Note: This program may offer multiple sessions (same dates, separate groups). TBD sessions open based on demand.
Improve your Mandarin language skills through small group classes, carefully selected homestays, and community engagement while experiencing the rich cultural traditions that thrive in Taiwan.
I can feel my life from here on out to be taking a new shape. You gave me such an opportunity this summer, not just to travel to this magical place, but something to hold on to that has sparked a new light, purpose, and ambition in my life. I am so grateful.
Brigette B.Nepal Summer Program
Discover the beauty of the Himalayas: experience life in remote mountain communities, participate in a meditation retreat, and study traditional arts with local masters. Note: This program may offer multiple sessions (same dates, separate groups). TBD sessions open based on demand.
My home-stay in Tana Toraja was life changing. When I left, they cried just as hard as I did. It was so powerful knowing that I had touched someone’s life that radically, and that they were able to touch mine in the same way in just one short week.
Morgan A.Indonesia Summer Program
Experience the most diverse archipelago on Earth: live with sea nomad communities, harvest coffee, and learn about efforts to protect the world’s most extraordinary rainforests and coral reefs.
Being in Ladakh I’ve learned an immeasurable amount about the successes and difficulties of living in a secluded community. I’ve learned how to be grateful and mindful as I perform menial activities, and I’ve gained immense knowledge surrounding a collection of religions and ways of life which are nestled here in the pocket between mainstream India, Nepal, and old Tibet. I really wish I could stay longer!
Dillon C.North India Summer Program
Examine diverse Himalayan cultures, explore Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and trek amongst the the awe-inspiring mountains and communities of Ladakh.
I learned the most from the homestay. I learned that the simple things life can really make me the happiest. I learned that sitting around, reading and relaxing with my family does not mean I’m wasting a day. And I learned that strong connections can be made without words.
Flora S.Cambodia Summer Program
Examine issues of human rights and international development: engage in the optimism of Cambodian youth, unpack the legacy of the Khmer Rouge, and gain insight into Theravada Buddhism firsthand.
I’ve traveled a lot in my life and I can 100% say that this was the best, most meaningful trip I’ve been on…What I’d say is the most important part of this trip is how learning about these cultures and having these experiences made me reflect and learn about myself and how I view the world.
Margaux H.Bhutan Program
Explore a Himalayan kingdom: travel to vast and ancient landscapes, examine Buddhism and sustainability with monks and environmentalists, and hike to sacred cliffside monasteries.
Eve learned so much about global issues, for example the treatment of women and deforestation. She became sensitized to how people live outside the US and the challenges they face. All this learning and growing took place within a joyful, warm and welcoming environment.
ParentSenegal Summer Program
Discover true generosity; live with a Senegalese family, learn a new craft, drum and dance, find yourself immersed in a new worldview.
I learned the most during the Sala homestay; I learned so much about Moroccan culture, religion, and tolerance from my family. They also helped me to vastly improve my Arabic vocabulary.
Alex D.Morocco Program
Discover the famed hospitality, faiths, and languages of Morocco across mountain ranges, ancient cities, and rural villages.
Peru is the place that taught me that we are all students and there is always more to learn and understand. There are always new perspectives to take into account and thus for me, it will always be a plethora of unknowns.
Madison R.Peru Program
Celebrate Peru’s unbelievable diversity: motor into the Amazon River Basin in a dugout canoe, live with Quechua families in the heart of the Andes, and visit the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu.
It was the little things, like seeing tuk tuks instead of taxis, having chickens in the house, making tortillas with my homestay family, not being able to buy avocados because they were out of season, going to church with my family…that made everything more real and powerful.
Maya M.Guatemala Program
Improve your Spanish while living in community: travel through diverse landscapes, work with meaningful grassroots projects, and improve your language skills through personalized instruction and homestays.
It was the little things, like seeing tuk tuks instead of taxis, having chickens in the house, making tortillas with my homestay family, not being able to buy avocados because they were out of season, going to church with my family…that made everything more real and powerful.
Maya M.Guatemala Program
Investigate issues of social justice amidst Guatemala's diverse landscapes and communities while improving your Spanish language skills through personalized instruction. Note: This program may offer multiple sessions (same dates, separate groups). TBD sessions open based on demand.
It was amazing, super immersive and off the tourist path. I have fallen in love with Bolivia thanks to Dragons.
Rachel F.Bolivia Summer Program
Immerse yourself in the Andes: perform a ritual ceremony for Pachamama, trek over snow-swept passes, and discuss the impacts of large-scale resource extraction with local communities.
At last, the moment came, we unloaded our backpacks from the van, put on our headlamps, and followed our guides up the path to begin our scary, yet thrilling climb up this perfect triangle known as Santa Maria.
Joan B.Guatemala Program
Investigate issues of social justice amidst Guatemala's diverse landscapes and communities while improving your Spanish language skills through personalized instruction.
