The Experiment in International Living is a highly respected summer exchange program run by World Learning that has connected high school students with global cultures for over 90 years. Participants travel abroad and live with host families while engaging in specialized tracks such as language training, sustainability, peace and human rights, and STEM leadership. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, students develop intercultural communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills that few other programs can offer. It is one of the most transformative international opportunities available to high school students.
Communicating and understanding content in a language other than your first.
Understanding and respectfully engaging with people from different backgrounds.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Adjusting quickly and effectively when plans or circumstances change.
Immersive cultural and language immersion directly prepares students for diplomatic cross-cultural work.
Extended homestay and language training build intercultural communication skills essential for teaching diverse students.
Community service components and leadership development align with managing programs serving diverse populations.
Study abroad and cultural immersion provide firsthand experience reporting on global communities and perspectives.
Community Experiences
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