High School Study Abroad and Teen Travel

Teen Summer Camps, Adventure, Volunteer, Language, Gap and Study Programs

Schools are a Base for Experiences Abroad as a Teen

Connect With Your Teachers

• Reach out to your language and other teachers
• Teachers have information on summer and short-term international programs
• Don't hesitate to ask for advice from school guidance counselors

Explore Directories of Programs and Social Media

• Browse program directories and social media focused on international adventures
• Get inspired to research and plan your ideal activities and destinations
• Share your discoveries with your parents

Choose Your Adventure

High school and teen programs abroad offer:

• Study and cultural exploration, often with host families
• Language learning
• Volunteering and service learning
• Summer camps and travel for meaningful and enjoyable experiences

Pre-College Opportunities

• Plan a summer, semester, or "gap year" overseas before college
• Programs exist to help you explore interests
• Independent or small group travel for development and leadership
• Stand out to prestigious colleges with your study abroad and experiential learning

Why It Matters: Studying Abroad is Proven to Help You at Any Age

• Work with people from other countries while in high school
• Understand global issues
• Embrace intercultural learning and understanding while a teen
  
• Improve grades and educational opportunities
• Advance career skills and future employability