2013 Global Works SSA Catalog

2013

Summer Service Adventures

International Travel for High School Students and Groups Argentina Australia BOTSWANA BRAZIL CHINA COSTA Rica Ecuador Fiji Islands France

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FUN AND ADVENTURE, AND YOU WANT TO BE A SPARK FOR

SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE WORLD, LET GLOBAL WORKS BE YOUR GUIDE.

WELCOME A Note from our Director The Global Works Experience How to Choose a Program Service Learning Opportunities

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Argentina Language Immersion Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Brazil Soccer China Language Immersion Costa Rica Cultural Exchange Costa Rica Language Immersion (4-Week) Costa Rica Language Immerison (2-Week) Costa Rica Pre-Business Costa Rica Soccer Costa Rica Surfing Ecuador and Galapagos Language Immerison Fiji Islands Cultural Exchange Fiji Islands Surfing France Language Immersion Morocco Cultural Exchange Nepal Cultural Exchange New Zealand and Fiji Islands Cultural Exchange Nicaragua Cultural Exchange Nicaragua Pre-Med/Public Health Panama Language Immersion Peru and Ecuador Language Immersion Puerto Rico Cultural Exchange Spain Language Immersion (4-Week) Spain Language Immersion (2-Week) Zambia, Botswana and South Africa Cultural Exchange

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Global Works Home Office Our Roots / Global Works Trip Leaders Trip Leader Bios FAQs Custom Group Travel Trips / Circle of Writers How to Enroll Alumni

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A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR Dear Parents, Students, and Alumni, In the words of a Global Works parent, “This was truly one of those life transforming events! He has not stopped talking about the friends he made, the amazing community service projects, the interactions with the local people, the rock star trip leaders, the fun, the adventure and the joy of living in a different culture! He was also really impressed by how much his Spanish improved. As parents, we see a much more independent, mature individual than we did three weeks ago.” For us, there is no greater compliment than the praise and gratitude from our students and their parents. Perhaps one of my favorite quotes from another parent: “I asked my son if there was ever a In the words of travel essayist and novelist Pico Iyer: “We travel, time when he missed his phone, the TV, X-box, etc. and he said initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves.” ‘never’. What better testimonial is there than that?!” And another We believe Global Works excels at providing students with a great comment from one of our students: “It is life-changing. well-supervised and seamlessly planned environment to explore This program gives you the opportunity to make life-long new cultures and to get out of their comfort zones. Our students friendships and to experience things you wouldn’t otherwise be discover how other communities live, interrelate, and achieve able to.” happiness—often without the luxuries we take for granted.

We hope you’ll join us, along with the many thousands of Meaningful community service has always provided the ‘bridge’ students and parents who have recognized the value and or ‘purpose’ for us to engage with these communities. Whether significance of a Global Works travel experience. We appreciit is facing their fears (“I surfed a wave!”), completing a conate the investment you’re making and promise an unwavering struction project (“I can’t believe we built a straight wall!”) or and unmatched commitment to high-quality, safety-conscious, simply communicating in another language (“I spent the whole moving travel programs. night talking and playing games with my host family!”), students Yours in the journey, gain an enormous sense of achievement that comes from these impactful and interactive adventures.

Thank you for considering Global Works! As Executive Director of Global Works and a parent, I appreciate that travel is a major investment for families. In our ever-evolving, interdependent world, international education and experience is becoming more essential. We want students to enjoy the summer, while also gaining the skills necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits and develop a greater sense of ‘self’ as global citizens.

For over 23 years, Global Works has continued to offer exceptional Summer Service Adventures that challenge and inspire high school students, through travel and community service.

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Erik Werner

Executive Director, Global Works

Back row (left to right): Fritz and Polly Moriarty, Erik and Emily Werner.

Front row (age): Ellie (5), Hanna (2), Luke (9), Ava (7), Julia (4).

THE GLOBAL WORKS EXPERIENCE For 23 years, Global Works has been providing exceptional Community Service, Cultural Exchange, Adventure Travel, and Language Immersion programs for teens.

Our educational and “student first” approach builds independence, self confidence, and leadership skills within our participants.

Much more than a vacation, Global Works international trips are the bridge for meaningful cultural exchange with people around the world. Global Works has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most professional and well organized student travel operations.

Our knowledgeable and experienced staff lead participants according to high standards of quality, safety, and of course, fun!

Our programs take students to visit three to five different communities, providing a cross-section of cultures and environments— from rural villages to capital cities. Community Service projects are an integral part of every Global Works trip and students can earn up to 70 hours.

A well-rounded journey is made extraordinary by its adventures! It’s difficult to capture in words or pictures that which overcomes you when standing among the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the feeling of confidence gained after rafting the Río Sarapiquí, or the pure sense of awe in the natural world when snorkeling in the Fiji Islands. Global Works understands that traveling is not about the souvenirs; rather it is about what you share with different cultures and what you learn along the way.

GLOBAL WORKS BY THE NUMBERS •

23 years of experience

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20 destinations around the world

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1 of the top safety records in the student travel industry

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2-3 adventure activity options on every trip!

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95 service projects per year

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7,093 number of Global Works alumni students

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28 = average age of leaders

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70% = average return rate of leaders

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4 = average years leaders work for Global Works

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45% of leaders have advanced degrees

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1:7 leader to student ratio

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100% chaperoned international group flights

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24-hour Home Office availability, during programs

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Students who travel with Global Works are adventurous, curious, open-minded, and inspired young adults—comprised of a diverse group of students from across the United States and abroad. A common trait in our enrollees includes a desire to learn more about other people and cultures.

How Should I Choose a Global Works program?

Choose the Country, Type of Program, and the Service Project Categories that you are most passionate about!

Global Works programs are divided into three categories: CULTURAL EXCHANGE, LANGUAGE IMMERSION, and FOCUS PROGRAMS. All Global Works programs feature Service Learning and Adventure Activities! Below is an AT A GLANCE guide to choosing which program category is right for you:

Cultural Exchange Programs

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Language Immersion Programs

Focus Programs

Community Service

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Adventure Activities

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Group Flight Available

All except Puerto Rico

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Length of trip

9 to 26 days

15 to 28 days

12 to 15 days

Grades

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Requirements

None

2 years of language class

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Homestay

Only in Costa Rica

All except in China and Spain

Only in Costa Rica Soccer and Costa

Service Certificate

2-week

Rica Pre-Business

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Yes

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Australia

Argentina

Brazil Soccer

Costa Rica

China

Costa Rica Pre-Business

Fiji Islands

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Soccer

Morocco

Ecuador

Costa Rica Surfing

Nepal

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Fiji Islands Surfing

Nicaragua

Panama

Nicaragua Pre-Med/Public Health

New Zealand

Peru

Puerto Rico

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upon Completion Language Immersion Certificate upon Completion Countries

Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa Summary of Program

Our Cultural Exchange Programs

Our Language Immersion Programs

Our Focus Programs include com-

offer a blend of community service,

involve an added focus on either

munity service, cultural exchange,

cultural exchange, and adventure

Spanish, French, or Mandarin

and adventure activities with an

activities. While several options

language development.

additional emphasis on either soc-

exist in non-English speaking desti-

Participants engage their target

cer, surfing/ocean conservation,

nations, there are no prior language

language skills on a daily basis

pre-med/public health, or pre-busi-

study requirements and no formal

through our experiential language

ness. On our Focus Program trips, at

language study involved. We just

curriculum and, in most programs,

least one week of the trip is spent

ask that you come with an enthusi-

a homestay experience (ranging

engaged in interactive and intensive

asm to learn and have fun!

from 8 to 12 days). With our

skill-building workshops and clinics,

bilingual leaders and constant

led by professionals in the field.

interaction with native speakers, this is a true immersion experience!

SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Global Works is a service organization first and a travel company second. In all of our locations, we partner with communities and organizations to select and implement meaningful service projects. Our philosophy is to work WITH a village, not for a village. In partnership with community members, we provide a grassroots experience that makes an impact on both our students and our partner organizations in the following specialized areas:

Global Works SERVICE Project Categories Community Development

Global Works establishes relationships with local youth groups, community organizations, and community based committees which strive to foster youth leadership and increased community involvement and participation. Projects may be more construction based in their implementation; but, upon their completion will serve to enhance community cohesion and identity as well as provide locations for local youth to recreate.

Previous projects have included: planning and implementation of community field days, historical restoration, community center visits, and playground building.

Education

Education is a broad category and can be extended to classroom support and instruction as well as infrastructural projects that serve to benefit students and enhance academic institutions.

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additional classroom, a computer laboratory, or a library, as well as planning and executing a day of educational activities with local community children.

Environmental

Partnerships with national parks, grassroots community organizations, local schools, and conservation agencies provide avenues for Global Works participants to protect and conserve the natural environment.

Previous projects have included: removal of invasive plant species, responsible trail construction and maintenance, beach revitalization, recycling programs, reforestation projects, watershed protection, and the enhancement of infrastructural installments within national parks and wildlife preserves. Additional projects may include: the construction of greenhouses and school gardens that serve to supplement local diets with fresh fruits and vegetables, while decreasing the amount of land needed and resources consumed to do so.

Public Health

Partner with communities, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations on projects and initiatives that target the improvement of health at the local level.

Previous projects have included: door-to-door campaigns to educate communities on dengue fever prevention, lessons on dental hygiene and nutrition, building of latrines, wash stations, and solar stoves.

Wildlife Care & Conservation

Students work with national parks and local wildlife conservation groups to protect vital habitat and threatened wildlife populations in diverse regions around the globe.

Previous projects have included: assisting in wildlife rehabilitation and reintroduction centers, providing hands-on animal care, conducting wildlife research, and participating in the revitalization of vulnerable wildlife habitat.

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Previous projects have included: working with local teachers to teach English to local youth, building an

Argentina TRIP OVERVIEW Session: June 27 – July 19 (23 days) Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders GRADES: 9–12

language immersion and service adventure

Argentina entices and delights visitors with amazingly diverse environmental and cultural landscapes.

Its historical heritage is strongly connected to Europe, but also tied to the indigenous Andean and Guaraní cultures. We experience an adventure that takes us through the buzz of Buenos Aires, to the iconic grasslands of the Pampas, to the vast waterfalls of Iguazú–to revel in a land of fine food, music, dance, art, and adventure!

Tuition for 23 day program: $4,995 (plus RT airfare from Miami to Buenos Aires, Iguazú internal flight)

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This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 40-60 community service hours • Education: teach language lessons, organize and implement an ‘Activities Day’ for Argentinean students • Community Development: construct a community garden at an indigenous Guaraní school • Environmental: care for animals and assist in land preservation on a working Estancia (ranch)

Language Immersion* • Receive language lessons, facilitated by leaders during the homestay • Learn Spanish through music and dance • Interact in Spanish with Argentinean students • Live with a host family

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Explore the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires • Ride horseback, cycle, enjoy traditional music and games on an Estancia (ranch) • Watch and learn to tango in a Buenos Aires dance hall • Take a boat ride underneath the world-famous Iguazú Falls *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“[My son] returned with a greater sense of joy and appreciation for the world in which we live.”

– Robin Kirk, parent of Tim Kirk

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Days 16-18: Iguazú Falls Natural Wonder From Bonpland, our group takes a short bus trip to one of the most spectacular and must-see sights in South America— Iguazú Falls. Made up of roughly 270 falls along 1.67 miles of

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Days 19-23: Buenos Aires and Travel Home We round out our trip with a few days in this fantastic metropolis known as much for its connection to Europe as for its own romantic culture steeped in art, music, and fashion. We explore the city through a guided tour and visit the famous Plaza de Mayo and the neighborhoods of Recoleta, San Telmo, and La Boca. In addition to touring many of the scenic and historic sites in the city, we spend two nights at a ‘milonga’ (tango dance hall) where we watch professional musicians and dancers, who then teach us the mesmerizing rhythm and hypnotic steps of the traditional Tango (the beat of Buenos Aires for over a hundred years). Save your pesos for this last week, as Buenos Aires is renowned for its shopping! Buenos Aires is one of the best places to find high-end foods, fashionable clothing, and cutting-edge accessories at the cheapest prices. A final, celebratory dinner and show in Buenos Aires provides us with an opportunity to exchange stories and laughter from the weeks gone by. Don’t miss this incredible adventure!

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Days 6-15: Bonpland Community and Homestays For the next week and a half, this small town in the Misiones province is ‘home’ to our group. With a pleasant climate and warm, friendly people, Bonpland is an ideal place for homestays and community service projects. As many of the families do not speak English, your Spanish language skills improve daily. With an expanding population, there are overcrowded schools that need our help—we assist in the classroom with educational projects as well as construct new classrooms. You feel the sense of accomplishment in pouring a cement floor for a school classroom or teaching English to young, Argentinean students who are eager to learn. The community is teeming with youth who are excited to participate in cultural exchange and work on projects together. We also enjoy day excursions to the famous Misiones Jesuitas and the markets of Posadas.

the Iguazú River, the power, size, and noise of the falls are truly an incredible experience! We enjoy a variety of eco-friendly excursions, including a boat ride right underneath the falls to fully interact and experience the awesome power of the water and the national park.

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Days 1-5: Las Pampas Estancia Experience and Orientation We begin our journey just a few hours outside the bustling capital city of Buenos Aires at a traditional working Estancia or ‘ranch.’ In Argentina, estancias are a strong component of the country’s history. This is where the figure of the ‘gaucho’ came into being! While we learn more about the country and our fellow trip mates, we delve into adventure activities and service projects on the ranch and nearby community. Here, we help care for animals or assist with much needed work around the estancia, while also enjoying activities such as horseback riding and mountain biking. Then, we watch and participate in traditional gaucho games and dances, while we sponsor an “Activities Day” for local, Argentinean youth.

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and NEW ZEALAND TRIP OVERVIEW Session: June 25 – July 20 (26 days) Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

New Zealand is a country of rare, natural beauty and Australia abounds with dramatic scenery!

“Aotearoa” (Māori for New Zealand) holds glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, clear lakes, abundant forest reserves, and expansive beaches. Our stay in New Zealand takes us from the small, coastal town of Raglan to the outdoor wonderland of the

GRADES: 9–12

Southern Alps. Australia is home to amazing marine habitats, vast spaces, sunny

Tuition for 26 day program: $6,295 (plus RT airfare for group flight from Los Angeles and all internal flights)

Barrier Reef. This unique land provides us with extraordinary experiences—full of

beaches, and friendly people. Here, you get to work alongside locals, mingle with koala bears and kangaroos, as well as swim among the colorful coral of the Great

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wonders around every bend!

This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

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Service Projects* • Earn 30-40 community service hours • Environmental: work on local projects focused on recycling, reusing, and reducing • Community Development: work alongside the local community in environmental conservation efforts

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Challenge yourself with a high ropes adventure course • Visit the sets from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings • Discover surfing at Australia’s famous “Surfers’ Paradise” • Raft Queensland’s beautiful Tully River • Snorkel or SCUBA dive Australia’s Great Barrier Reef • Learn about Māori and Aboriginal cultures as well as the history of Australia and New Zealand *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“I had an amazing time. The trip was life-changing and the people were unbelievable.”

– Jill Horing

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ITINERARY Days 1-12: New Zealand After arriving in Auckland, our New Zealand experience begins in the beachside town of Raglan. This quiet, beach community provides us with an incredible backdrop for team building activities, getting to know one another, and learning about the history and culture of “Aotearoa.” We work with local volunteers on an ecological reserve and our joint community projects include: organics and permaculture, conservation work, planting trees, and environmental service. There is also plenty of time to learn about the culture and work with the native Māori people of New Zealand. Comfortable accommodations, surrounded by native bush, provide our end-of-day resting place where the sound of the waves lull you to sleep after a rewarding day’s work. When we are not working, we are hanging out with our new “kiwi” friends.

Days 13-26: Australia Next, we head towards the rugged land of Australia and the adBefore flying home, we have time to explore the cosmopolitan venture that awaits. We spend our time in the east coast region city of Cairns for some last-minute souvenirs. We reflect on our of Queensland. Be ready to experience massive sand dunes, as adventures over our last dinner together, under the stars of the well as immense ocean beaches that have been etched by wind Southern Cross. and water. The climate here is fantastic! This is Australian culture at its best. During our stay, we participate in a variety of meaning- The beauty of both of these countries and the warmth of the ful service projects with schools, environmental groups, and oth- people combine to make this an experience of a lifetime. Come join us! er community organizations. Activities include: learning to ride the waves in a surfing paradise, hanging out with the kangaroos and koala bears at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and exploring the beauty of a World Heritage Site, Fraser Island. Highlights include snorkeling or SCUBA diving on the Great Barrier Reef and rafting the Tully River!

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BRAZIL TRIP OVERVIEW Session: July 5 – July 18 (14 days) Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Soccer and Service Adventure

Brazil is South America’s largest country—a stunning land of pristine beaches, Amazonian rain forests, bustling urban mosaics, and the world’s most renowned football (soccer) tradition.

Travel to the northeast province of Pernambuco, the 2014 World Cup host-city of Recife, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Olinda, sleepy fishing villages of Alagoas

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province, and the laid-back capital of Maceió. Wherever you go, you are greeted by warm, friendly people—proud to share their cultural traditions as well as passion and skills for “the beautiful game.”

Tuition for 14 day program: $3,995 (plus RT airfare for group flight from Miami)

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This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

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Soccer Elements* • Improve and train with professional soccer coaches in a world-class facility • Play scrimmages and games with talented, young Brazilian players • Play ‘alternative’ soccer games of futsal, futevôlei, and futebol de areia • Compete in matches with nearby communities, including a famous Brazilian soccer club

Service Projects* • Earn 20-30 community service hours • Community Development: build soccer fields, goals and kiosks • Education: teach English and lead an ‘Activities Day’ for students at Colegio Fantastico

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Enjoy world-class snorkeling or windsurfing • Learn Capoeira and Forró dances *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“I learned so much in so little time.”

– Mykala Harris

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Day 13-14: PORTO DE GALINHAS AND RETURN HOME From Maceió, we head back north along the coast towards Recife. We enjoy our last night at the white-sand beach destination town of Porto de Galinhas. Here, we revel in world-class snorkeling or windsurfing and a celebratory dinner on the beach to reflect upon our past weeks together. The spirit of Brazil and the friends we have made will be with us forever.

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Days 4-8: PASSO DE CAMARAGIBE SOCCER CAMP AND SERVICE From Olinda, we take a bus a few hours south down the coast to a small community, Passo de Camaragibe, located just 5 km inland from stunning beaches. While staying at the Cambara Farm Hotel, we take advantage of a perfect training environment with acres of on-site soccer fields and recreational activities, within close proximity to a relaxed and friendly Brazilian community.

Each morning for the next four days, we are devoted to developing and improving soccer skills at a soccer academy, led by world-class players and coaches. In addition to the soccer camp, the group also engages in a community service project, specifically designed to improve the soccer facilities for students in the community. Evenings are a great time for barbecues on the beach and games of “futevôlei” (volleyball using your legs) and “futebol de areia” (soccer in the sand), while watching the sun set.

Days 9-12: MACEIó CLUB DE REGATTA BRAZIL AND COLEGIO FANTASTICO With some good training underway, we spend the next several days at the premier soccer club in the city of Maceió, Club de Regatta Brazil, which boasts a 100-year tradition and numerous state championships. We play in several friendly matches with youth our age as we watch and receive advice from professional players and coaches. In addition, we participate in educational service and cultural exchange activities with students at the “Colegio Fantastico”. We also get to know the students and families through school-sponsored meals and events.

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Days 1-3: RECIFE and OLINDA ORIENTATION and CAPOEIRA The group meets in Miami and takes an overnight flight to Recife, Brazil. As the capital of Brazil’s northeast province of Pernambuco, Recife is one of the country’s biggest and most vibrant cities and a host city for the 2014 World Cup. Just north of Recife is its much smaller and picturesque neighbor city of Olinda. While staying in one of the best preserved colonial cities in Brazil, students get to know one another while participating in two days of Capoeira and basic Portuguese language lessons.

Warm up your soccer legs with organized pick-up games in one of Brazil’s most popular versions of soccer played on a hard court, ‘futsal’. Also, watch and learn the steps of the ‘Forró’, the most popular genre of music and dance in Brazil’s Northeast and a staple of Carnival rhythms.

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China TRIP OVERVIEW SESSION: June 29 – July 19 (21 days)

Language Immersion and service adventure

Go “beyond the wall” on this journey through China’s lesser-known regions.

We escape the tourist track in order to delve deeper into Chinese society and learn about the many cultures that contribute to China as we know it today. Immersion in

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Mandarin, visits to Buddhist monasteries, experiencing the Tibetan-influenced Naxi culture, and volunteering at a Giant Panda reserve—this trip has it all!

GRADES: 9–12

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Tuition for 21 day program : $4,895 (plus RT airfare for group flight from Los Angeles to Beijing and all incountry flights) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 30-50 community service hours • Education: volunteer in an orphanage and teach English lessons to school children • Community Development: plan activities and dance lessons for elderly residents in Old Town Lijiang • Environmental: participate in recycling projects in Yuhu Village • Wildlife Care & Conservation: work with the endangered Giant Panda

Language Immersion* • Receive Mandarin language lessons— facilitated by native, Chinese teachers • Practice conversational skills through conversation exchanges • Learn Chinese through cultural activities, tai chi, and sports • Visit with local families and farmers

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Explore the Olympic venues of Beijing • Visit the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and other famous sites • Toboggan slide on the world famous Great Wall of China • Bike to Buddhist Monasteries outside of Lijiang *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“Exceeded all my expectations in every way!

Loved the group and the leaders.”

– Krystal Sung

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ITINERARY Days 1-5: Beijing, the Great Wall, and Orientation Beijing is a portal through which China has interacted with the rest of the world and is a showcase for the country’s achievements. Fittingly, we begin our trip by visiting the historic Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the modern venues from the 2008 Summer Olympics. Then we take one, full day as we travel to the Great Wall to trek a section of the 5,000 mile, iconic landmark. During this time, we get to know one another through orientation activities and conversational language lessons. And don’t forget the food! Our sightseeing and orientation is punctuated by the sampling of China’s various cuisines (remember to practice your chopstick skills beforehand)! Before leaving Beijing, we give back to the city by volunteering at a library, providing conversational English lessons and promoting cross-cultural understanding.

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Days 11-21: Yunnan Province, Lijiang and Yuhu Village We continue our trip with various adventures in and around quixotic Lijiang. We stay at a cozy, family-run guesthouse 15 km north of Lijiang in the Naxi village of Yuhu. Yuhu is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, providing views of spruce glades and alpine glaciers. While there, our mornings are devoted to studying Mandarin with trained, local instructors. Class size is limited to eight students to assure individualized attention and provide intensive practice. In the afternoons, we experience rural Chinese life firsthand. Getting involved in necessary community development projects, we design and implement recycling programs, plan cultural exchange activi-

Optional Trip Add-On Participants may opt to continue on to our Nepal Cultural Exchange and Service program! From Lijiang, they travel to Kathmandu where they meet the Global Works Nepal leaders.

See pages 36-37 for more information. Combine the China and Nepal trips and receive a $1,000 discount!

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Days 9-10: Bifengxia Panda Reserve From the city, we travel by bus into the bamboo forests of Sichuan and head to one of China’s major panda research stations. At the Bifengxia Panda Reserve, we receive training and information regarding China’s endangered Giant Pandas, and assist the staff in care and conservation projects essential to these amazing animals. We interact with the pandas in the park’s many enclosures: large natural areas that provide safe habitat. These facilities were created to teach pandas valuable survival skills before their release into the wild. Students gain a respect for and understanding of the physical and environmental factors threatening species such as Giant Pandas.

ties at an elderly home in Old Town, and teach English at the local elementary school. We take longer excursions outside the village: the yak meadow on the brink of the Tibetan Plateau and the fabled Shangri La or “paradise on earth” are just two options.

For our final evening, we go out for a traditional hot pot meal, take in a local theater presentation, and have plenty of time to share stories to cement the friendships we have made on this amazing adventure.

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Days 6-8: CHENGDU We fly to China’s southwest, landing in Chengdu. Here, we continue our language practice, while immersing ourselves in educational projects—specifically volunteering in one of China’s many orphanages. We provide the home with invaluable assistance, interacting with the children.

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Costa Rica TRIP OVERVIEW Session 1: June 24 – July 14 (21 days)

CULTURAL EXCHANGE and service adventure

Costa Rica has incredible geographic and biological diversity, unmatched by any country its size.

Session 2: July 10 – July 30 (21 days)

From the abundant cloud forests of the Monteverde and Children’s Eternal Reserve,

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

experiencing both the diversity of ecological life and the friendliness of the “Ticos”!

to the pristine beaches and rainforests of the Pacific coast, Costa Rica teems with natural beauty. Global Works has been traveling to this amazing country since 1994,

GRADES: 9–12

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Tuition for 21 day program: $4,695 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Newark) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 40-50 community services hours • Environmental: work on erosion prevention projects with a Costa Rican conservation organization • Education: present English Language lessons to local community members • Community Development: construct community facilities and organize field days for elementary school students

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Raft Costa Rica’s best whitewater • Surf world-class Pacific waves • Take canopy walks and night hikes in one of Costa Rica’s pristine cloud forest preserves • Experience a homestay in a small, Costa Rican village • Enjoy Latin dance classes No prior language study requirements are required. *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“Mind-blowing experience

that opened my eyes to a whole new world!”

– Riley Brewer

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ITINERARY Days 1-4: Orientation and Rafting Our experience begins in a San Jose Central Valley Bed and Breakfast, where students get to know one another and establish goals for the weeks ahead. Here, we learn more about Costa Rica, take a Latin dance class, explore San Jose via a cultural tour, and loosen our muscles with an overnight rafting trip on one of Costa Rica’s spectacular, scenic rivers. We also participate in some basic Spanish lessons, so please come ready to learn some key words and phrases!

Days 20-21: Central Valley and Travel Home Leaving paradise is always sad, but our trip back to the Central Valley gives us time to share our memories before we fly home. We attend a celebratory dinner and awards ceremony at a charming restaurant, to reflect upon our last three weeks together. We realize that Costa Rica and the friends we have made will always be with us!

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Days 8-16: TilArÁn Homestay Experience After our stay in the cloud forest, we travel to a rural highland village for an authentic community experience. While staying in a paired homestay (two students per home), we work on community development and environmental projects chosen by the community itself. Typical projects include: pouring the foundation for a community center, planting organic school gardens, painting and tiling a community kitchen, constructing a plant nursery, or completing a sidewalk around the town square.

Educational projects include teaching English lessons and assisting elementary school teachers. One of our most popular projects is prepping and leading a “Día de Actividades” – an event for the entire community that includes field day competitions, art workshops, music, games, and more! We spend our afternoons and evenings joining in the daily lives of community members as we play soccer games, prepare special dinners, participate in a traditional game and dance night, or take short excursions.

Days 17-19: Pacific Eco-Resort and Surf Camp Time to hit the beach! We depart from our homestay community, promising to stay in touch with our new families and friends. We travel to the Pacific Coast, famous for its unique combination of rainforest and ocean settings. We spend two days boogie boarding, enjoying zip line canopy tours, and viewing wildlife. We also get to challenge ourselves with surf lessons, taught by professional surf instructors. The wave conditions on this beach provide the perfect opportunity for all levels to hang ten!

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Days 5-7: Cloud Forest Exploration and Service After settling in, we travel to work with local park rangers in one of Costa Rica’s pristine, tropical cloud forests. A challenging, but equally rewarding hike brings us to a comfortable ecolodge, our home for the next several days. Time is spent on a combination of environmental projects, night hikes to view wildlife, and day hikes to swimming holes and waterfalls. The work projects consist of: trail maintenance, small bridge construction, and painting. The work is physically demanding, but critical to the upkeep of this special land. If the weather cooperates, we may have a spectacular view of the active volcano, Arenal, and adjacent Lake Arenal. It is very common to spot monkeys, anteaters, parrots, coatimundis, and dart frogs in the cloud forest!

Costa Rica TRIP OVERVIEW

4-WEEK language immersion and service adventure

Costa Rica’s most popular saying: “pura vida,” literally means “pure life.”

SESSION: June 28 – July 25 (28 days)

And that’s just what you get on this Global Works journey to this land of amazing geographic diversity and unassuming, human warmth. From the small villages we live in, to the beaches we play on, our experience is authentic and meaningful. Join

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

us on one of our most popular and longest running immersion programs.

GRADES: 9–12 Tuition for 28 day program: $5,295 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Newark)

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This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 50-70 community service hours • Environmental: work on erosion prevention projects with a Costa Rican conservation organization • Education: present English Language lessons to local community members • Community Development: construct community facilities and organize field days for elementary school students

Language Immersion* • Experience a Homestay in a small village • Improve your Spanish through fun scavenger hunts and homestay interview questions • Practice your Spanish and teach English to Costa Rican Students

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Raft Costa Rica’s best whitewater • Surf world-class Pacific waves • Take canopy walks and night hikes in Costa Rica’s beautiful cloud forests • Zip line through Rincón de la Vieja National Park • Enjoy a Latin dance class *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“Definitely go with this program: there is a perfect balance of

adventure, new experiences, language, and culture!”

– Madison Woodard

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ITINERARY Days 1-4: Orientation and Rafting Our experience begins in a San Jose Central Valley area Bed and Breakfast, where students get to know one another and establish goals for the weeks ahead. Here, we learn more about Costa Rica, take a Latin dance class, explore San Jose via a cultural tour, and loosen our muscles with an overnight rafting trip on one of Costa Rica’s spectacularly scenic rivers. We also participate in some informal Spanish games and lessons, so please come with a desire to use your Spanish! mud baths, and hidden waterfalls. The combination of exciting activities in such a unique setting makes Rincón the destination of a lifetime!

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Days 23-25: Pacific Eco-Resort and Surf Camp Time to hit the beach! We travel to the Pacific Coast, famous for its unique combination of rainforest and ocean settings.

We spend two days boogie boarding, relaxing pool-side, and viewing wildlife. For two days, we challenge ourselves with surf lessons, taught by professional instructors. The wave conditions on this beach provide the perfect opportunity for all levels to hang ten!

Days 9-19: TilArÁn Homestay Experience Days 26-28: Central Valley and Travel Home After our stay in the cloud forest, we journey to our homestay projects in the Pacific Region. While staying in a paired homestay As we head off from this stunning oasis, our trip back to the Central Valley gives us time to share our memories before we (two students per home), we work on community development fly home. We also have a celebratory dinner and awards cerand environmental projects chosen by the community itself.

Typical projects include: pouring the foundation for a community emony at an authentic, local restaurant, to reflect upon our last four weeks together. We know we will never forget the beaches, center, planting organic school gardens, painting and tiling a rivers, surf, rainforest, mountains, and, most importantly, the community kitchen, constructing a plant nursery, teaching Engpeople we have met! lish lessons, or completing a sidewalk around the town square.

One of our most popular projects is prepping and leading a “Día de Actividades” – an event for the entire community that includes field day competitions, art workshops, music, games, and more!

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Days 20-22: Rincón de la Vieja National Park Following the homestay, we travel to northern Costa Rica’s most spectacular national park, Rincón de la Vieja. Four volcanoes surround this eco-adventurers’ paradise, home to an astounding array of plant life and animals such as monkeys, tapirs, sloths, quetzals, and even jaguars! Here, the group stays in comfy eco-cabins on the grounds of a locally-owned, working organic farm. We explore the park via its phenomenal zip line, and indulge ourselves in Rincón’s many thermal hot springs,

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Days 5-8: Cloud Forest Exploration and Service After settling in, we travel to work with local park rangers in one of Costa Rica’s pristine tropical cloud forests. A challenging, but equally rewarding hike brings us to a comfortable ecolodge, our home for the next several days. Time is spent on a combination of environmental projects (trail work, reforestation efforts, etc.), night hikes to view wildlife, and day hikes to swim or see waterfalls. If the weather cooperates, we may have a spectacular view of the active volcano, Arenal, and adjacent Lake Arenal. It is very common to spot monkeys, anteaters, parrots, coatimundis, and dart frogs in the cloud forest!

Costa Rica TRIP OVERVIEW Session 1: June 27 – July 11 (15 days) Session 2: July 16 – July 30 (15 days)

2-week language immersion and service adventure

The beaches, mountains, rivers, and close knit communities of Costa Rica are incredible!

Get off the tourist track with a journey that takes you into “las casas y los corazones” (the homes and the hearts) of the friendly “Ticos.” Become immersed in this culture, the Spanish language, and enjoy fantastic adventures. From whitewater rafting, to meaningful community service, to surfing the perfect waves of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast—this program has it all!

Average size of group: 20 students / 3 leaders GRADES: 9–12

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Tuition for 15 day program: $3,895 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Newark) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 25-45 community service hours • Environmental: plant organic gardens and construct school greenhouses • Education: present English Language lessons to local community members • Community Development: build community facilities and organize field days for elementary school students

Language Immersion* • Experience a homestay in a small village • Receive instruction from language teachers who work alongside students on service projects • Improve your Spanish through fun scavenger hunts and homestay interview questions

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Raft Costa Rica’s best whitewater • Surf world-class Pacific waves • Enjoy Latin dance classes *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“The best experience of my lifE!” – Ashana Torani

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ITINERARY Days 11-13: Pacific Eco-Resort and Surf Camp Days 1-3: Orientation and Rafting Time to hit the beach! We depart from our homestay comOur experience begins in a San Jose Central Valley area Bed munity, promising to stay in touch with our new families and and Breakfast, where students get to know one another and establish goals for the weeks ahead. Here, we learn more about friends. We travel to the Pacific Coast, famous for its unique combination of rainforest and ocean settings. We spend several Costa Rica, take a Latin dance class, explore San Jose via a days boogie boarding, enjoying zip line canopy tours, and viewcultural tour, and loosen our muscles with an overnight rafting ing wildlife. We challenge ourselves with surf lessons, taught trip on one of Costa Rica’s spectacularly scenic rivers. We also by professional instructors. The wave conditions on this beach participate in some informal Spanish games and lessons, so provide the perfect opportunity for all levels to hang ten! please come with a desire to use your Spanish!

Days 14-15: Central Valley and Travel Home As we say goodbye to this tropical nirvana, our trip back to the Central Valley gives us time to share our memories before we fly home. During a celebratory dinner and awards ceremony in a vivacious restaurant setting, we reflect upon our time together. We recognize that Costa Rica, our service projects, and our new friends have made a lasting impression.

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Days 4-10: Los Santos and San Carlos Regions Homestay Experience After orientation, we head off for our homestays in the mountainous interior of the country. While staying in a paired homestay (two students per home), we work on community development and environmental projects chosen by the community itself. Typical projects include: pouring the foundation for a community center, planting organic school gardens, painting and tiling a community kitchen, constructing a plant nursery, teaching English lessons, or completing a sidewalk around the town square. One of our most popular projects is prepping and leading a “Día de Actividades” – an event for the entire community that includes field day competitions, art workshops, music, games, and more!

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Costa Rica TRIP OVERVIEW session 1: June 22 - July 3 (12 days)

Pre-Business and Service Adventure

In recent years, the tourism industry has been the greatest contributor to economic growth in the nation of Costa Rica.

The Costa Rican tourism industry now earns more foreign exchange than the ex-

session 2: July 18 - July 29 (12 days)

ports of coffee, bananas and pineapples combined. Costa Rica stands as a model of tourism in an economically disadvantaged region and is the most visited nation in Central America. Sustainable, rural tourism seeks to offer tourists an experience

Average size of group: 15 students / 3 leaders GRADES: 9–12

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Tuition for 12 day program: $2,795 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Miami)

that directly benefits the local population, preserves traditional ways of life, serves to better utilize resources, and to protect the natural environment. Through tourism workshops and direct involvement with a community coffee cooperative, Global Works participants take an active role in understanding the issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the Costa Rican economy. Join us on this unique offering for a chance to live, work, and play alongside families who are on the forefront of sustainable, rural tourism initiatives.

This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Pre-Business Elements* • Participate in workshops and seminars with ICAFE (Costa Rica’s National Coffee Association) • Visit and interview executives from one of Costa Rica’s most successful coffee producers, Espiritu Naranjo • Assist a small coffee cooperative through improvements in infrastructure, product vision, product identity, marketing, and website design • Collaborate to design a business plan, complete with mission statement, goals and objectives

Service Projects* • Earn 20-30 hours of Community Service • Community Development: involvement in the enhancement of organic coffee production and assist in rural tourism projects • Education: teach English to locals, training to be Eco-tour guides • Environmental: conserve rainforest trails to be used in nature tours

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Live with a homestay family • Tour coffee plantations and other cooperatives • Trek through pristine rainforest • Take a Latin dance class No prior language study requirements are needed. *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“My favorite part of the trip was definitely staying in the homestay and working directly with the community in the micro beneficio.”

– Tiffany Liu

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Days 4-10: COMMUNITY EXCHANGE For the past six years, Global Works has been directly assisting a small community in the highlands with their efforts to form a small coffee cooperative and to launch a successful rural tourism project. For many years, the community sold their beans to large corporations in southern Costa Rica for next

to nothing prices. During these years, the community, with the assistance of Global Works, has been successful in taking ownership of the coffee production process. Global Works participants have the opportunity to experience the work ethic and dedication of community members, while sharing in their daily lives and working and living alongside them to improve economic opportunities and conditions in this extraordinary corner of the country.

During the days, students work on construction projects to improve the infrastructure and design of coffee production as well as an additional project to create a rural tourism welcome center. Afternoons and evenings are dedicated to student/community member projects in order to: create mission statements, draft business plans, set goals, design websites, create promotional materials, develop operating budgets, devise innovative and creative marketing strategies. During their time in the community, students stay in a paired homestay (two students per home), living with gracious host families.

Days 11-12: SAN JOSE AND TRAVEL HOME Following a productive week of intercultural exchange and improving economic opportunities in rural Costa Rica, the group makes its way northward and returns to San José to prepare for their flight back to the United States. Equipped with new knowledge and fresh perspectives, the group shares their accomplishments at a celebratory dinner the evening before departure.

Leaving is always difficult, but the experiences gained in Costa Rica will, undoubtedly, positively influence participants’ future career paths in the business field.

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Days 1-3: Orientation - central valley Global Works participants arrive to the capital city of San José, Costa Rica for initial orientation and educational activities.

Students are introduced firsthand to the cultural and environmentally conscious tenets of sustainable tourism and their implementation in rural, Costa Rican communities through workshops with ACTUAR (Costa Rican Association of Rural Community Tourism). We spend the following day at Espiritu Naranjo (one of Costa Rica’s most prominent producers and exporters of coffee). Workshops are provided and students learn about: how Costa Rica’s unique climate and soil quality interact to produce world-renowned coffees, the lifecycle of coffee beans, bean selection, roasting techniques, national and international marketing strategies. Participants later contrast this macro-experience through meetings with small-scale, community-based coffee producers in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.

Opportunities are provided for students to interview farmers and learn about the successful strategies employed to create a successful micro coffee production and exportation business.

These experiences serve to equip participants with the needed knowledge and skills to enhance a small, rural community’s efforts in expanding economic opportunities.

Costa Rica TRIP OVERVIEW SESSION: June 27 – July 11 (15 days)

Soccer and Service Adventure

Beautiful Costa Rica provides an incredible backdrop for this unique soccer and service adventure.

Kick off your trip with an exhilarating raft trip on one of Costa Rica’s awesome rivers.

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Experience the challenge and fun of professional, co-ed soccer camp at a Costa Rican

grades for Session: 9 – 12

community. Each afternoon, soccer games with your trip mates and the locals provide

soccer academy! And then, while your game is hot, take your skills into a rural, Costa Rican village, where you live with families and provide meaningful service work for the the perfect balance to a full day of productive work. The Costa Rica Soccer and Service Adventure is a great opportunity to make real gains in your soccer skills and provide

Tuition for 15 day program: $3,995 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Newark)

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impactful service work in a community environment.

This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Soccer Elements* • Improve and train with professional soccer coaches and guides in a world-class facility • Play scrimmages and games with talented, young Costa Rican players • Compete in a tournament with nearby communities

Service Projects* • Earn 20-30 community service hours • Community Development: build soccer fields, goals, changing facilities, and kiosks • Education: teach English and lead a ‘Día de Actividades’ for local children

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Train with a renowned soccer academy • Raft Costa Rica’s best whitewater • Take canopy walks and night hikes in Costa Rica’s beautiful cloud forests • Enjoy Latin dance classes This language exposure program is designed for students of any Spanish language level. While no prior Spanish is required, we ask that students come with a willingness to learn basic phrases.

*Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“It was one of the most amazing and rewarding trips of my life.”

– Taylor Sadowski

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ITINERARY Days 1-2: Orientation and Rafting Our experience begins in a San Jose Central Valley area Bed and Breakfast, where students get to know one another and establish goals for the weeks ahead. Here, we learn more about Costa Rica, take a Latin dance class, and loosen our muscles with a rafting day trip on one of Costa Rica’s spectacularly scenic rivers. We also participate in some informal Spanish games and lessons, so please come with a desire to use your Spanish!

Days 8-14: Homestay and Service Projects We depart from the Central Valley for an authentic cultural and community service experience in rural Costa Rica. While staying in a paired homestay (two students per home) in a small community, we conduct service projects, play soccer mejengas or pick-up games with the local students, and experience Costa Rican life firsthand. Our community projects are designed to boost the local economy: we build soccer fields, goals, and kiosks so the locals can host regional tournaments.

One of the days in the community is spent visiting Arenal Volcano and taking a dip in the thermal pool! Global Works participants also plan and teach English lessons as well as organize an event for the community that includes field day competitions, art workshops, music, games, and more!

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Days 3-7: Soccer Academy and Excursions Each morning for the next five days, we are devoted to developing and improving soccer skills. A soccer academy, located in the suburb of Alajuela, provides intensive training with world-class players and coaches. The impressive facility is top notch and features indoor and outdoor playing fields, weight rooms, and Days 15: Central Valley and Travel Home professional instruction. We practice in groups (consistent with As we depart this soccer wonderland, our trip back to the ability) and take to the field for scrimmages with Costa Rican Central Valley gives us time to share our memories before we players in the afternoon. Your Spanish improves as you make new “Tico” soccer friends. In addition to the soccer program, the fly home. During a celebratory dinner and awards ceremony at a festive restaurant, we reflect upon our past weeks together. group takes excursions to nearby Poás Volcano, cools off in a local pool, and explores other, Central Valley highlights. We also The spirit of Costa Rica and the friends we have made have had a lasting impact! unwind with games and activities back at our Bed and Breakfast.

Costa Rica TRIP OVERVIEW Session: July 1 - July 15 (15 days) Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Surfing and Service Adventure

Central America encompasses some of the most exciting surfing conditions in the world and the Pacific breaks of Costa Rica are the region’s gem.

Pair your passion for surfing with sea turtle preservation projects for the ultimate marine experience. Whether you are a beginner or advanced surfer, you experience the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica’s remote breaks and the wildlife within.

grades for Session: 9 – 12 Tuition for 15 day program: $4,195 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Houston)

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This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Ocean Conservation Elements* • Sea turtle habitat and population study with biological researchers and park guides • Night watches, patrols for turtle eggs, and taking scientific data • Visit to the National Institute of Biological Diversity

Service Projects* • Earn 20-30 community service hours • Wildlife Care & Conservation: preserve sea turtle nesting sites • Environmental: volunteer with national park rangers on reforestation and conservation efforts • Education: teach English and conservation lessons to local students as well as develop infrastructure of local school in a coastal community

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Raft Costa Rica’s best whitewater • Surf, surf, surf world-class Pacific waves!

• Swim under a waterfall in a Costa Rican rainforest *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“You have so much fun and help the communities at the same time.”

– Marcelle Goldberg

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Days 4-8: South Pacific Region /Dominical, Uvita, and Ballena National Marine Park After a quick orientation, we travel to the southwest region near the communities of Uvita-Dominical and the Ballena National Marine Park. We begin at Colonia Beach in the Ballena National Marine Park, which has a sandy bottom to form smooth, perfectly shaped waves. In the upcoming days, we find the best surf conditions among the breaks at El Chaman, La Colonia, and Hermosa, among others. Each afternoon, the group spends a few hours working on environmental service projects within the Ballena National Marine Park, such as minor construction work on the park’s facilities, reforestation, trail work, and environmental education campaigns with nearby communities.

DAYS 9-14: NORTH PACIFIC REGION/PLAYA GRANDE AND LAS BAULAS NATIONAL PARK Traveling northward along the Pacific Coast, densely vegetated rainforest hills give way to tropical dry forest and the savannah landscapes of Guanacaste Province. Costa Rica’s northernmost province is home to renowned surf spots such as Tamarindo, Playa Grande, and La Casita. Again, participants split the day by riding the region’s waves and working with wildlife care and conservation groups to protect beaches, which serve as some of the most important nesting sites for leatherback sea turtles in the world. We learn about the sensitive, turtle habitat and population factors. Activities may include: beach clean-ups, night watches, searching for turtle eggs, taking scientific data, and caring for the nesting sites. In addition, we work with an after school youth group, Abriendo Mentes, to share environmental education and cultural exchange activities. At a final celebration on the beach, we enjoy an ‘awards ceremony’ to reflect upon our last two weeks together.

Day 15: Liberia and Travel Home Leaving this surfers’ haven is never easy, but our group flight from nearby Liberia International Airport to Houston gives us time to share our memories, before we catch connections home. We realize that the friends we have made and the memories of waves surfed will last a lifetime!

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Days 1-3: Orientation and Rafting Our experience begins in a San Jose Central Valley area Bed and Breakfast, while we get to know one another and our Costa Rican surroundings!

Ecuador TRIP OVERVIEW SESSION: July 5 – July 25 (21 days) Galapagos Add-on: July 26– August 1 (7 days)

Language Immersion and service adventure

Packed with diverse and dramatic scenery, Ecuador provides an awe-inspiring experience around every corner!

This Ecuador excursion spans snowcapped volcanoes, the Amazon, the incomparable Galápagos, and meaningful community service featuring authentic cultural interaction. Experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey that immerses you in unique and exciting environments and cultures!

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders GRADES: 9–12

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Tuition for 21 day program: $4,595 (plus RT airfare for group flight from Miami) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Tuition for galapagos Add-on : $1,695 (plus RT airfare to Galapagos Islands) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 40-60 community service hours • Education: build playgrounds for a hospital that serves handicapped children • Community Development: help improve infrastructure for community economic development projects • Environmental: assist in sustainable agriculture initiatives • Wildlife Care & Conservation: work on reforestation and wildlife preservation projects

Language Immersion* • Language study and activities throughout the program • Experience a homestay in a typical, Ecuadorian village • Engage in leader-guided homestay language lessons

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Raft on the Amazon • Downhill mountain bike adventure • Visit Otavalo market • Snorkel the Galápagos Archipelago *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“A trip that I will never forget.”

– Shannon Lacy

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Days 3-10: Amazon Adventure and Community Service The excitement grows as we bus down to the city of Tena.

Perched in a beautiful and accessible region of the Amazon rainforest, a jungle lodge is our base for this portion of the trip.

Activities here include: rafting, rainforest educational tours and projects, as well as inspirational service work building a playground for a nearby school. Evening activities like night hikes, dance lessons, and games complete our productive days, here in the Amazon.

Days 11-12: Papallacta Hot Springs and Mountain Bike Adventure Next stop, Papallacta Hot Springs and a downhill mountain bike adventure! After a beginner/intermediate level mountain bike adventure surrounded by spectacular views, there is no better way to relax than a soak in the stream-fed hot springs with your fellow riders.

Day 13: Otavalo A trip to Ecuador would be incomplete without a visit to the bustling city of Otavalo, host to the largest indigenous artisan marketplace in the world! Otavalo’s colorful, artisan market is a shopper’s paradise and a wonderful opportunity to practice your Spanish and hone those bargaining skills.

Days 14-21: Homestay Community Our small homestay village is located in the high valleys of the Northern Sierra of Ecuador. For the next week, our friendly and hospitable host families open their hearts and homes to us; you quickly feel a part of the family! The homestay portion of the trip is, without a doubt, the most rewarding and always a favorite among participants. While meals, evenings, and weekends are reserved for homestay family time, our group gathers daily to work on projects. In the past, we have constructed community gardens, built bridges, and worked alongside the women’s cooperative in their markets. During our homestay days, work and play go hand in hand!

GALáPAGOS OPTIONAL ADD-ON Days 21-27: Galápagos Archipelago For those traveling on, we take a flight from Quito to Guayaquil and then continue directly on to the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Galápagos Islands. Our professionally guided journey through this unique landscape begins on the island of Santa Cruz. We join our Galápagos guides, board our boats, and then head to Isabela, the largest island of the archipelago. Lodging is in hotels and days are full of adventure and exploration. Our stay in Isabela is highlighted by a trek along Sierra Negra volcano, famous for its gigantic crater measuring 10.5 by 7 kilometers in size! This educational and exciting adventure continues on to Santa Cruz, where we can view nesting sea turtles and an array of fish while snorkeling the Concha Perla. We are sure to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for an overview on local conservation efforts! Then we’re off to our next island paradise, San Cristobal. Time here is highlighted by snorkeling at the remains of an underwater volcano, better known as Kicker Rock. We wrap up our action packed and educational experience in the Galápagos with a celebratory dinner, before heading back to Quito.

Days 28: Quito and Travel Home The dramatic panoramas and robust culture of Ecuador make an incredible impression on any visitor!

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Days 1-2: Quito and Orientation We fly directly to the colonial, capital city of Quito for two days of orientation. We explore the architecture of Latin America’s best preserved historic colonial center, and warm up our Spanish skills with interactive language activities and lessons.

FIJI ISLANDS

Cultural Exchange and Service Adventure

TRIP OVERVIEW

The Fiji Islands are home to some of the most friendly and hospitable people on the planet.

SESSION: July 2 - July 23 (22 days)

There are many beautiful islands, but it is the people who make Fiji a true paradise in

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders GRADES: 9–12

the Pacific. We share in the communal life of a small village that holds the deep belief that family and friends are the most important things in life. Upon our arrival in the village, we participate in a formal “sevu sevu,” a traditional welcoming ceremony, during which we are accepted into the community as guests. While we immerse ourselves into villages that exist without cars or stores, we gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the simple, Fijian way of life.

Tuition for 22 day program: $4,595 (plus RT airfare, group flight from Los Angeles)

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Service Projects* • Earn 50-70 community service hours • Community Development: restore a community school • Education: teach English and Geography to Fijian children • Environmental: assist with marine conservation and reef protection projects

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • SCUBA Dive Fiji’s coral reefs • Trek volcanic mountain trails • Snorkel along village shores • Sea kayak Fiji’s coastal waters • Experience Fijian community life *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“Life changing and very positive!”

– Kim Covey, parent of Jenna Merchant

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ITINERARY Days 1-5: Beach Lodge AND Orientation Our beautiful beach eco-resort on Fiji’s Sunshine Coast serves as a wonderful base for orientation, getting to know one another, and introductory community service activities with a local school.

These are meaningful, grassroots projects where we work sideby-side with the village families who directly benefit from our efforts. We live and work at the relaxed pace of ‘Fiji-time’. Our days include projects, adventure activities, and introductions to traditional, local customs, crafts, and games! Fiji is paradise in the Pacific, complete with volcanic mountains, coral reefs, waterfalls, hiking trails, and single lane dirt roads that transport us back to a simpler time.

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Days 6-15: Trek AND Mountain Village To gain a full appreciation and understanding of Fijian culture, we set off from our beach base on a trek to our mountain community. This hike provides beautiful scenery and ample time for discussion about the Fijian lifestyle that we are going to experience. When we arrive, a “sevu sevu” welcome ceremony inducts our group into the tribe for the duration of our stay. During our community stay, we eat in a communal setting where our village family spoils us with inspired banquets full of fruits, breads, and native dishes. In our first few days, we learn about the sustainable community development plan. The villages we work with have mapped out the need for health, education, and community facilities. We work alongside our hosts on these community development projects– lending our time, labor, and financial support. During the past thirteen summers, we have built nurses’ stations, constructed and restored community buildings and classrooms, led classes teaching English to village kids, and planted thousands of young trees for the benefit of future generations.

Your time in Fiji will forever be an example of communal village interactions, a way of life that may soon be lost in time. Join us to explore this special culture, meet people who will always be in your heart, and discover what it means to have a truly profound travel experience!

Days 16-18: Dolphin Tour AND Waterfall Adventure After our incredible stay in the mountain village, we return to our eco-resort to unwind, swim, and explore the markets. We then travel a few hours along the Sunshine Coast, where we interact with a school of Spinner Dolphins. The naturalist guides that accompany us on our boat tour help us to understand these amazing creatures and the environmental issues that they face. After our dolphin encounter, our group hikes to a tropical rainforest waterfall with views of the Pacific. It is a perfect place to reflect about our time on the mainland before traveling to the outer islands for the last component of our journey.

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THE MAGIC OF FIJI’S PRISTINE WAVES IS MATCHED ONLY BY THE WORLD FAMOUS FRIENDLINESS OF ITS PEOPLE and their diverse, captivating culture.

TRIP OVERVIEW SESSION: June 25 – July 9 (15 days)

We experience this culture to its fullest by sharing in the communal life of a small village that holds the deep belief that family and friends are the most important things

Average size of group: 16 students / 3 leaders

in life. This program has been designed to bring together like-minded and adventurous students. It combines authentic cultural exchange, meaningful service, and the opportunity to spend a week surfing in one of the most beautiful and sought-after surf

grades: 9 – 12

destinations on the planet. We also immerse ourselves into villages that exist without cars or stores and gain a deeper understanding of the simple, Fijian way of life. Suit-

Tuition for 15 day program: $3,695 (plus RT airfare for group flight from Los Angeles)

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able for all levels (from beginner to expert), our surfing and service program provides great adventures with new friends.

This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 30-50 community service hours • Environmental: assist with marine conservation and reef protection projects • Community Development: help restore a community center or school • Education: teach English and Geography to Fijian children

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Surf Fiji’s coral waters • Trek volcanic mountain trails • Snorkel along village shores • Experience Fijian community life *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“It was super fun and I made so many lifelong friends.”

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ITINERARY Days 1-3: Beach Lodge and Orientation Our experience begins on the Sunshine Coast at our beautiful beach eco-resort, where students get to know one another and establish goals for the weeks ahead. Here, we learn more about Fiji and its traditions and customs. We take time to rest, swim, explore the local markets, and prepare to immerse ourselves into true community living.

Days 4-9: Coastal Village After our orientation, we travel to a coastal community where we stay as a group. Fiji is paradise in the Pacific, complete with volcanic mountains, coral reefs, waterfalls, hiking trails, and single lane dirt roads that transport us back to a simpler time.

On arrival in the village, there is a traditional “sevu sevu,” or welcoming ceremony, where we share in drinking kava with the village chief and are welcomed as part of the village for the duration of our stay. We eat together in a communal setting, where our village family spoils us with inspired banquets of fruits, breads, and native dishes. Our community development and educational projects include construction of a village school facility and teaching English to the local kids. These are meaningful, grassroots projects, where we work side-by-side with the village families who directly benefit from our efforts.

We live and work at the relaxed pace of “Fiji-time” and participate in projects, adventure activities, and introductions to traditional local customs, crafts, and games!

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Days 10-15: Surf Camp and Beach Time Adventure You have probably already heard that Fiji has some of the finest and most consistent breaks on the planet. There are many great surf spots that can accommodate all levels of experience. We partner with a surf camp, whose staff provides instruction and guidance. We have a full instructional program for those wanting to learn or hone their skills with fun and experienced guides, who bring local knowledge on the best spots and conditions.

When we’re not surfing, we explore the surrounding area and work on a photographic and video diary of our adventures. Our final nights are spent under the bright stars of the Southern Cross with new friends, reflecting on an incredible fifteen days of fun service, fine surf, and friendly people!

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France TRIP OVERVIEW SESSION: July 1 - July 26 (26 days)

Language Immersion and Service Adventure

FRANCE EXTENDS THE WARMTH OF ITS PEOPLE, BEAUTY OF ITS LANGUAGE, AND VALUE OF SHARING COMMUNITY. We are welcomed into homes and work alongside local teens on service projects,

Average size of group: 20 students / 3 leaders

while improving our French language skills. Toss in some service and adventure in

GRADES: 9–12

of the only French programs that combines impactful service projects, language im-

the French Alps and sightseeing in Paris and Provence, et voilà!, we have an amazing recipe for experiencing the heart of this incredible country. Global Works offers one mersion, homestays, and adventure activities. This is truly a remarkable opportunity for anyone wanting to have an authentic travel experience!

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• Earn 30-50 community service hours • Community Development: help archaeologists excavate Lastours, an 11th century village • Environmental: maintain migration routes used by shepherds for generations • Education: volunteer at a youth summer camp and teach English to elementary school students

Language Immersion* • Experience a 10-day homestay in the historic town of Carcassonne • Engage in leader-facilitated language lessons • Volunteer alongside French teenagers

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Participate in a photographic project • Swim in the Mediterranean Sea • Challenge yourself with a multi-day hike and whitewater rafting in the French Alps • Visit Paris and its wealth of iconic, historical landmarks • Experience the fireworks and festivals of Bastille Day in France!

• Explore the Provence region *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

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Days 7-8: Overnight Hike We develop our mental and physical strength on a riveting hike in the beautiful French Alps. Please come prepared to challenge yourself! The group departs early, accompanied by our humorous, skilled, and friendly French guides–Laurent and Maxime. We hike up the mountain to the Plateau d’Emparis, our refuge at the summit and rustic lodging for two nights. The second day is less physically demanding, but rich in cultural exchange. The group learns from the lodge’s proprietor and talented chef extraordinaire how to cook traditional Alpine food, such as tartiflette or gratin aux pommes et aux courgettes, seasoned with fresh herbs gathered on-site. The third day, we rise early, take our final pictures in front of La Meije, and follow our guides up to the glacial lake where anyone brave enough can take the swim of a lifetime. In the Alps, our group forms its first bonds when we conquer our mental and physical doubts, as we go places where very few people ever have the chance to explore.

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Days 22-26: Paris “The City of Lights” and Travel Home A visit to France would never be complete without time spent in beautiful Paris. We kick off our visit with a cruise along the Seine River to view the Paris monuments (lit against the night sky). During the days, there is so much to see and do: la Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, le Louvre, Musée de Picasso, and Quai d’Orsay... the list goes on and on! We muster enough energy to have a final dinner celebration, during which we recollect how our time with Global Works gave us a unique and fulfilling glimpse of French culture.

Optional Trip Add-On Participants may opt to continue on to our Morocco Cultural Exchange and Service program! From Paris, they travel to Rabat for a two-week adventure. See pages 34-35! Combine the France and Morocco trips and receive a $1,000 discount!

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During this time, we gain a deeper understanding of the French culture as we prepare for our upcoming homestay.

Days 12-21: Carcassonne From Provence, we are off to Carcassonne, our homestay town near the Mediterranean! The ten-day homestay is a great opportunity to test your language skills, make friends, and absorb the many cultural differences found in day-to-day living and conversation. During the weekdays, we meet as a group to work on our community development and education projects.

In the nearby town of Lastours, our students work alongside archeologists to uncover ancient artifacts at the Chateaux de Lastours (a group of four 11th Century castles and a village perched on a mountaintop). Chateaux de Lastours is the pride of the community and artifacts we find could go on display in the local museum! In addition, we volunteer at an area, youth summer camp and teach English to elementary students.

Finally, we participate in a photographic project for the Chamber of Commerce. Excursions to the beach, through the fortress of Carcassonne, and a zip line tour at La Cavayère, round out this memorable homestay.

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Days 1-6: The French Alps and Environmental Projects Upon arrival in Paris, we travel by private coach to Grenoble and the majestic French Alps. We stay in a small village (far from the tourist crowds), where down-to-earth, open-hearted people make for a warm reception! This is an ideal setting for our orientation to the French culture. We focus on cultural exchange and language fluency by working alongside community members on environmental and historical restoration initiatives.

The towering scenery is breathtaking and adventure awaits us.

An exciting whitewater rafting trip brings us to a swimming spot in a waterfall. We begin the service component of our trip by participating in environmental projects, such as trail maintenance and stone wall building. Our group stays together in a gîte or mountain lodge that provides traditional French meals and hospitality.

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Cultural Exchange and Service Adventure

Awaken your senses with a journey through the vibrant markets, walled cities, and dramatic landscapes of Morocco.

This country’s compelling and complex cultural history offers a fascinating introduction to Northern Africa. From our homestay and service projects in the UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Rabat, we learn about daily life in this colorful country.

The High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert afford awe-inspiring backdrops for an oasis visit and a camel trek. From modern city to mountain sanctuary, seascapes to the Sahara desert, this Global Works trip is breathtaking!

Tuition for 14 day program: $3,695 (plus RT group airfare from New York)

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Service Projects* • Earn 20-30 community service hours • Education: organize community events and educational activities with local school children as well as assist with literacy programs for artisans and their families in the High Atlas Mountains • Community Development: volunteer at a women’s carpet-weaving cooperative

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Ride a camel across the expansive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert • Explore the spice stands, leather tanneries, and rug shops in the Marrakech medina • Visit a women’s Argan oil cooperative to learn about this quintessential Moroccan product • Step inside the monumental Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

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DAYS 3-5: Homestay and Service in Rabat While in Rabat, we get the wonderful opportunity to live with a Moroccan family during our homestay. Traditional Moroccan hospitality shines through as our families show us how to make piping-hot cups of sweet mint tea and share delicious tajine and couscous dishes. We even practice eating with our hands like true Moroccans! It is amazing how much we can learn from our families in such a short time. During the day, we begin the community service component of our trip. For our first service project, we work with a local non-profit to organize games and activities for children in need.

assist with literacy programs for the women and their families as well as help to maintain the cooperative facilities.

DAYS 8-9: Camel Trek and the Sahara Desert Your camel awaits! Next, our group heads to the Sahara Desert for our camel trek. From our accommodations in a cozy hotel on the edge of the desert, we each climb onto a camel and our local guides lead us out into the vast, rolling sand dunes.

Watching the sunset from a camel’s back is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Back at our lodging, we stargaze (wrapped up in blankets to shield us from the brisk night air). The stars in the desert are unlike anything you have ever experienced! The next morning, we rise early and set out for a sunrise hike in the desert to watch the stars disappear behind a curtain of color.

DAYS 10-12: Marrakech Leaving the quiet desert behind, our final destination is the bustling, animated city of Marrakech. Known for its extensive market brimming with spices, leather goods, silver teapots, and woven carpets, Marrakech is a must-see for any visitor to Morocco. Our stay includes a visit to a leather tannery and the world famous Jemaa El-Fna Square with its acrobats, snake charmers, and musicians.

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The mosque is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and sits dramatically overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The enormous archways decorated with intricate details have us reaching for our cameras! From Casablanca, we begin our jourSpain ney south and inland to the High Atlas Mountains. As the bustling coastal cities disappear behind us, the rugged beauty of this region captivates our full attention. We spend one night in comRAB AT fortable lodgings in the Ourika Valley, where we go for a hike C AS AB L ANC A IC along the waterfalls. Our second night, we stay in the camel-colT N A L ored town of Ouarzazate, known for its beautiful and well-preT A MARRAK EC H served Kasbah, as well as world-famous film studios. From here, O UARZ AZ AT E we explore the lush oasis of date palms and olive orchards of the S AH ARA DE S E RT Drâa Valley and learn about the traditions of the Berber people, who have lived in this region for centuries. We also spend time Algeria volunteering at a local women’s weaving cooperative, where the artisans produce colorful, complexly patterned carpets. Here, we

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DAYS 1-2: Arrival in Rabat and Orientation Our journey begins in the capital city of Rabat, Morocco. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a medley of ancient, cobbled walkways, Art Nouveau architecture, and modern, palm-tree lined boulevards. We settle into our hotel in the Ville Nouvelle and spend our first few days getting to know each other and our surroundings with orientation activities and tours of the city. We visit the blue and white Kasbah fortress overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the 12th century Tour Hassan minaret. Additionally, much of our time is spent exploring and winding our way through the medina (the historic, walled city of Rabat). This is where we have several orientation activities, including a beginning Arabic lesson and an outing to the market to practice our new vocabulary. We also learn about Islamic culture in Morocco and life during Ramadan.

NEPAL

Cultural Exchange and service adventure

TRIP OVERVIEW

Nepal is a captivating country—bursting with diverse cultural traditions, friendly people, and stunning scenery that sweeps you away.

Session: July 17 - August 3 (18 days)

From the medieval streets of Bhaktapur, to the lakeside town of Pokhara set against

Average size of grouP: 16 students / 3 leaders

the backdrop of the Himlayas, you feel incredibly alive while you laugh, learn, work, and play alongside charming Nepalese students and villagers. Nepal gives you the precious opportunity to discover a world beyond your familiar settings which, in-

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turn, reveals so much about your own existence.

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• Earn 30-40 community service hours • Education: volunteer in an orphanage, help build infrastructure, and teach in school • Community Development: plan and conduct games and activities for Tibetan refugee children and help refurbish an ancient monastery • Wildlife Care & Conservation: work with Elephants in Chitwan National Park

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Visit the famous temples of Bodhnath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath • Explore medieval cities and the birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini • Take a ‘mini-trek’ or bike ride against the backdrop of the Himalayas • Explore the best wildlife viewing park in Asia • Bath with the elepants and take a guided safari *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s adventure.

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Days 5-8: Middle Hills - Pokhara REGION From Bhaktapur, we travel a few hours on chartered bus through the Middle Hills countryside—dotted with picturesque Newari villages. The Newars are a special linguistic and cultural community that has lived in Nepal since prehistoric times.

Peaceful Pokhara is framed by a deep green lake and the backdrop of Himalayan peaks. Home to the World Peace Pagoda and a launching point for many Annapurna treks, we rent bikes or enjoy a short trek through the hills around Pokhara. With several Tibetan refugee settlements in the area, we participate in health and sanitation projects as well as plan and sponsor an ‘Activity Day’, which includes games and sports. Also, we spend two days in a local school, engaged with children in education and small construction projects.

exotic species. We take a guided jeep or elephant safari and volunteer at the Elephant Breeding Center. Bring your bathing suit and help bathe an elephant—you may even be rewarded with a trunkful of cold water!

Days 15-18: Kathmandu and Travel Home We return to the buzz of activity in Kathmandu for our closing days of discovery and adventure. Here, we join pilgrims at the Bodhnath Stupa, explore the iconic ‘Monkey Temple’ of Swayambhunath, and visit the holiest Hindu temple in the world at Pashupatinath. Save your rupees for world-class shopping, which includes items such as outdoor clothing, pashminas (shawls), and prayer flags—the list is endless! Finally, take some time to reflect with the group in the Garden of Dreams before our celebratory dinner. The long journey home begins, but the ongoing journey of self-discovery and connections with Nepal lives on.

Days 9-12: The Terai-Tansen (Palpa) and Lumbini The Terai is a belt of hilly, agricultural plains wedged between the Himalayas and the border with India. The Terai is home to over half of Nepal’s population, including the Tharu people (direct descendents of Siddartha Gautama or Buddha). While staying in the remote village of Tansen, students have the option to experience a homestay with a local family. Spend a ‘day in the life’ of a Nepalese villager, tending rice paddies or weaving intricate fabrics on wooden looms. We also volunteer in a local school or help renovate an ancient monastery. Then, we light a butter lamp with the devotees in honor of the patron deity Lord Vishnu at the wooden temple of Amar Narayan. Finally, we visit Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and take a guided tour of the town on bicycle to truly appreciate the profound historical and religious significance of the area.

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Days 1-4: Fly to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Orientation After a long flight (those flying from the U.S. arrive on Day 3), the group unites in Kathmandu Valley’s best-preserved medieval village of Bhaktapur. We walk off the jetlag and get to know our fellow travelers by exploring the network of serene, cobblestone streets and alleyways, which join together a series of historic squares and temples. Next, we delve into this rich, cultural paradise with a guided tour of the city and an introduction to Nepal’s diverse religious traditions and cuisines. Then, we spend an afternoon working and interacting with locals at Prayas Nepal, which supports the local community with a children’s home and women’s empowerment groups.

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Cultural Exchange and Service Adventure

and fiji islands TRIP OVERVIEW Session: July 2 – July 27 (26 days) Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

The South Pacific is one of our planet’s most diverse and beautiful environments, and your home for four exciting weeks of service, culture, and adventure!

Meaningful projects, incredibly friendly people, and world-class SCUBA diving are just a few of the reasons why this program has been so successful. New Zealand is a country of rare, natural beauty—complete with glacial mountains, fast-flowing

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rivers, crystal clear lakes, abundant forest reserves, and expansive beaches. Our two and a half week stay in New Zealand takes place in the temperate North Island. Fiji, with over 300 islands in its archipelago, is a true paradise in the Pacific. The New Zealand/Fiji program combines impactful environmental and community service projects, cultural exchange, beautiful surroundings, and fun adventure activities in two countries!

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Service Projects* • Earn 50-60 community service hours • Environmental: plant native trees, support recycling efforts with Xtreme Waste • Wildlife Care & Conservation: volunteer with the Kiwi Foundation to support conservation efforts for the endangered Kiwi bird • Community Development: construct a community center and kindergarten • Education: teach English and Geography to Fijian children

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • SCUBA dive Fiji’s coral reefs • Discover surfing at New Zealand’s famous Raglan surf break • Challenge yourself with a high ropes adventure course • Explore the world famous Waitomo caves • Experience life in a Fijian village community *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

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[My daughter] came home with a better appreciation for her environment and the world” – Marian Blatchford, parent of Morgan Blatchford

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Although it is a sad farewell as we board our flight, our eyes remain wide with excitement and anticipation as we head towards the sandy beaches of the Fiji Islands. After a short flight, we travel to a remote coastal village. A true paradise in the Pacific, this Fijian village is complete with volcanic mountains, coral reefs, waterfalls, and friendly people. We essentially become part of this coastal community, living and working at the relaxed pace of “Fiji-time.” After a formal “sevu sevu” welcoming ceremony, the village opens its heart and homes to us. Working side-by-side with our Fijian friends, we help with Community Development projects, such as building a kindergarten, community center, or library for the village school. During our days here, we work on projects, learn about local customs, and participate in adventure activities such as SCUBA diving! Our stay in Fiji provides us with the extraordinary experience of living a communal, village lifestyle.

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Days 8-10: Rotorua, Waitomo and the Central North Island Before heading across New Zealand to the wild West Coast, we visit Rotorua and the Te Puia Marae. The local community welcomes us– sharing the spirit, legends, dance, song, food, vitality, and warmth that are the essence of New Zealand’s native Māori culture. We visit the geothermal wonderland of the central North Island to gain a true appreciation for the Māori people and their unique culture. Here, an outdoor pursuit center provides us with safe, professional guidance on activities such as high ropes courses and rock climbing. As we head west to the coast, we stop in the town of Waitomo to experience black water rafting through the world-renowned Waitomo Caves.

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Days 1-7: Bay Of Islands After arriving in Auckland, we travel north to the beautiful “Bay of Islands.” A visit to a hot spring along the way helps relax away the day of travel. After we arrive, our home in the community of Russell provides us with an incredible backdrop for teambuilding activities, getting to know one another, and learning about the history and culture of “Aotearoa.” Here, we work with local volunteers at an ecological reserve. Our projects include: planting trees and rebuilding the habitat for New Zealand’s endangered national bird, the ‘kiwi’. Our comfortable eco-lodge offers our end of the day resting place, where the call of the kiwi and the sound of lapping waves soothes us to sleep after a rewarding day’s work. When we are not working, we enjoy New Zealand’s incredible beauty and adventure opportunities alongside our Kiwi friends. We take day trips to Northland’s awe-inspiring Ancient Kauri Forest and Cape Reinga (New Zealand’s northern tip and the place where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet).

Nicaragua TRIP OVERVIEW Session 1: June 28– July 18 (21 days) Session 2: July 22 – August 5 (15 days) Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Cultural Exchange and service adventure

Nestled in the heart of Central America, Nicaragua offers the opportunity to connect with grassroots organizations, interact with playful and earnest villagers, as well as explore a landscape dotted with volcanoes, lakes, and pristine beaches.

Experience this all in our specially designed Nicaragua program for any student who wants to maximize the community service experience! On this program, we spend 20 plus hours per week working on locally driven, sustainable projects. We participate in economic initiatives and community development efforts to assist in bettering the quality of life for the residents of this truly brilliant culture.

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Tuition for 21 day program: $3,995 (plus RT airfare from Miami) Tuition for 15 day program: $3,495 (plus RT airfare from Miami) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Service Projects* • Earn 40-65 community service hours • Community Development: construct new rooms for a women’s cooperative • Education: renovate a rural school building, teach English in an elementary school, as well as repair and build hand-dug wells and wash stations in the schools

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Explore the historic city of Granada • Bargain for goods in the National Artisan Market • Swim in the natural pools and waterfalls of Quelentaro Reserve • Cruise around Ometepe Island and Lake Nicaragua by boat.

• Take a well deserved break at the beaches of Pochomil and/or San Juan del Sur No prior language study requirements are needed. *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“Never have I gone on a trip so amazing, ate such great food, discovered more about myself and other people.”

– Susan Lin

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ITINERARY Days 1-2: Orientation - Granada (Sessions 1 & 2) We fly into the capital city of Managua, which the indigenous Nahuatl people called Mana-ahuac, the “city surrounded by water.” We quickly learn how this city earned its name as we get our first glimpse of the majestic Lake Managua. From there, we travel to the colonial city of Granada and settle into our hostel as we get an introduction to this land of revolution, poetry, and wonder. A visit to the city center treats us to a blend of colonial architecture, contemporary art, and monuments of the national heroes and inspirational leaders of Nicaragua. The spirit of this city provides the backdrop for us to bond as a group, learn some key Spanish phrases, and prepare for the community service adventure that lies ahead!

lively. Here, they share their love of music, art, and life with us.

We also work alongside villagers on sustainable, communityinitiated endeavors, designed to positively impact the local economy. We have time to explore the island and participate in cultural exchange and educational activities with local school children. We leave moved by the energy and beauty of this location and the people that we have met.

Days 17-19 (Session 1 ONLY): San Juan del Sur We travel to the Pacific Coast and the town of San Juan del Sur, famous for its unique combination of rainforest and ocean settings. We spend a full day with options to enjoy boogie boarding or snorkeling. This is a major sea turtle nesting area, with some turtles present year-round. In addition to the aforementioned turtles, other common fish seen in the area include: scorpion fish, noisy parrot fish, rays, eels, anemones, and starfish. The beach and wave conditions in this area also provide the perfect opportunity for everyone to catch some playful waves.

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Days 11-16 (Session 1) / Days 8-13 (Session 2): Ometepe Island We travel south to Lake Nicaragua and the island of Ometepe.

The island was formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua. Its name also comes from Nahuatl words: ome (two) and tepetl (mountain). The people of the island are robust and

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Days 3-10 (Session 1) / DAYS 3-7 (SESSION 2): Villa del Carmen We travel to the southwest part of the country and the quaint agricultural village of Villa del Carmen, a town famous for its sugar cane production. We stay at the beautiful Quelentaro Natural Reserve & Farm and get to know the community of Days 20-21 (Session 1) / Days 14-15 (Session 2) Granada and Travel Home Villa del Carmen with an introduction about our school and With new confidence and open hearts, we prepare for our trip service projects. We spend a week working alongside villagers to come to an end. Departing is sad, but the final trip back to on community-initiated endeavors to repair and build hand-dug our hotel in Managua allows us to share our memories before wells and wash stations in the schools. We also contribute to we fly home. A celebratory dinner at a nice restaurant and an ongoing reforestation efforts and water sanitation projects, as well as create English lessons for young students. There is time ‘awards ceremony’ allows us to reflect upon our time together.

We realize that our time in Nicaragua has been life changing! to explore the area’s natural and man-made wonders, such as the hundreds of murals that canvas the country–depicting everything Nicaraguan, from its indigenous roots to its modernday educational reforms. After all our hard work, we take a day trip to Pochomil Beach for some ultimate Frisbee, soccer, and a picnic in the sand. After watching the sunset over the ocean, we head back for a relaxing night, closing ceremony, and bonfire at Quelentaro Reserve.

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Pre-Med / Public Health and Service Adventure

A professionally guided, academic, and experiential program for aspiring premedicine and future healthcare professionals.

Contribute to the efforts of improving public health, while gaining practical field ex-

Session 2: July 22 – August 5 (15 days)

perience in Nicaragua, Central America. Here, we shadow physicians and healthcare professionals as well as interact with the Nicaragua Ministry of Health, to develop our applied, medical knowledge!

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Tuition for 15 day program: $3,995 (plus RT airfare from Miami) This Program Offers Staff Escorted Group Flights

Public Health and Medicine Elements • Participate in activities with the Nicaragua Ministry of Health (MINSA) • Shadow physicians and healthcare professionals at MINSA outposts • Learn how to take blood pressure and other vital signs

Service Projects* • Earn 30-50 community service hours • Public Health: work alongside professionals at an NGO, in the planning and implementation of public health campaigns • Community Development: assist in the construction of double pit latrines as well as work with local, community health educators in promoting their use and maintenance • Public Health: construct community wash stations in public schools and communities, which reduce hygiene-related disease

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Explore the historic city of Granada • Bargain for goods in the National Artisan Market • Visit and tour Volcán Masaya National Park

No prior language study requirements are needed. *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“My favorite part of the trip was shadowing physicians and visiting clinics.”

– Leigh Tang

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DAYS 14-15: GRANADA AND TRAVEL HOME Following a productive week of intercultural exchange and improving health in rural Nicaragua, the group makes its way south and returns to Granada to prepare for their flight back to the United States. Equipped with new knowledge and fresh perspectives, the group shares their accomplishments at a celebratory dinner the evening before departure. Leaving is always difficult, but the experiences gained in Nicaragua will, undoubtedly, positively influence participants’ future career paths in the medical field.

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After the successful completion of the initial sanitation project, participants make their way to a different neighboring village and undertake an additional project which targets hygiene.

Students take an active role in the construction of community wash stations. These structures consist of clean, concretefloored and sturdy-roofed facilities (providing space for people to wash their hands, clothes, and bathe in a private setting, while reducing sanitation and hygiene-related diseases).The sole construction of the wash stations is not enough to decrease the incidence of disease. Thus, the group’s construction efforts are coupled with educational campaigns to inform the community of the use, efficacy and maintenance of the wash stations.

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LANGUAGE IMMERSION and service adventure

PANAMA, THE SOUTHERNMOST COUNTRY IN CENTRAL AMERICA, FORMS A BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO CONTINENTS. This journey takes us to the land between North and South America, to a place tout-

Session 2: July 16 – August 5 (21 days)

ed as one of the earth’s best eco-tourism destinations. With solid infrastructure and amazing biodiversity, Panama beckons us to experience unique service and adventure. Our journey begins in the cosmopolitan capital of Panama City, a crossroads

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

of culture and commerce. We traverse through jungle covered hills and climb to the highland community of Santa Fe (perched at the edge of Parque Nacional Santa Fe), where we share in the life of a rural village—living with friendly families and doing

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meaningful service projects. Finally, we enjoy adventure activities at some of Central America’s hottest surf beaches and protected marine parks. Whether we’re surfing the Pacific, rafting through the fertile highlands, snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Kuna Yala, or walking through the 17th century ruins of Casco Viejo—both historic and modern Panama dazzle!

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Service Projects* • Earn 35-45 community service hours • Education: volunteer at the Hogar Malambo Orphanage, teach English, and organize a ‘Dia de Actividades’ for local school children • Community Development: construct and refurbish a school library and sports facilities • Environmental: plant organic gardens and participate in reforestation efforts

Language Immersion* • Practice your Spanish with Panamanian students • Experience a homestay in a small, rural village • Engage in leader-guided homestay language exercises and activities

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Snorkel around the coral reefs of the San Blas Islands • Tour Casco Viejo and the Panama Canal • Surf on world-class Pacific waves • Participate in traditional Kuna dances, mola weavings, and dugout canoe races. *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“I learned so much about myself,

had the experience of a lifetime and made incredible friends. The trip was amazing!”

– Jenna Selati

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ITINERARY Days 1-3: Orientation and Panama City Upon arriving to Panama City, we settle into the cozy, private Bed and Breakfast that serves as our base for the first portion of the trip. After warming up our Spanish skills by exchanging money, we tour the colonial section of Casco Viejo and visit the artisan and fish markets. Next, we marvel at the awesome engineering feat that is the Panama Canal and learn about its innerworkings at the Miraflores Locks. We also spend a day completing our first educational service project at a local orphanage.

DAYS 4-10: KUNA YALA / SAN BLAS ISLANDS

DAYS 11-16: VERAGUAS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Veraguas Province, in the northern region of Panama, is a mountainous paradise known for its ideal climate, small and friendly agricultural communities, and spectacular scenery and wildlife. For the next week, we have the opportunity to live, work, and play with the exceptionally hospitable people of this community. The members of the host families do not speak English, so our Spanish language learning curve rises quickly!

During the day, we work alongside our host brothers and sisters on community development projects that are determined and coordinated with a local committee, prior to the trip. Previous community projects have included: building a foundation for classrooms, constructing a lunchroom for the school, teaching English at the primary school, and painting a school classroom.

In the afternoons, we play soccer or basketball games and spend time with community members. Evenings include cultural activities (such as dances or cooking classes) and games with our host community.

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Protecting their hidden, world-class surf, the surfers kept Santa Catalina a secret for years. Literally a tropical paradise, Santa Catalina offers some of the best surf in Panama. Its beautiful beaches, lush forest, and friendly people make it a great beach destination. We spend three days snorkeling, boogie boarding, and surfing. The opportunity exists to challenge ourselves with optional surf lessons, taught by professional surf instructors.

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An early morning jeep transfer picks us up and transports us a couple hours drive to the San Blas or Kuna Yala Islands. The Kuna people have autonomously governed the islands since the 1920s and have maintained their distinctive dress, music, dance, and legends. While staying on a rustic and gorgeous private island, our group spends the next several days engaged in educational service projects with an elementary school on Carti Island. Previous projects have included: constructing a library, painting classrooms, and designing a mural. We attend a Kuna tribal council meeting, compete in dug-out canoe races, and attend workshops on traditional cooking, mola weaving, and dancing. A snorkeling excursion around the coral reefs as well as time to enjoy the tropical scenery and beaches makes this a not-to-be-missed destination. We leave the community of the San Blas Islands feeling a connection with the people and the spectacular landscape surrounding them.

DAYS 20-21: PANAMA CITY AND TRAVEL HOME Departing is sad, but the final trip back to our Bed and Breakfast in Panama City allows us to share our memories before we fly home. A celebratory dinner and awards ceremony at a lively restaurant allows us to reflect upon our past three weeks together. We realize that the Panamanian friends we have made have enriched our lives!

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Ecuador TRIP OVERVIEW Session: June 28 – July 23 (26 days)

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Travel to Peru and experience an ancient Inca paradise, tucked deep into the majestic Andean mountains and fueled by a growing, modern culture. Then, be astounded by the biologically diverse wonderland of the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador!

Whether your interest is archeology, history, language learning, or adventure, Peru is

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journey. Next, the Galápagos provide another phenomenal oasis for your adventure of a lifetime!

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Service Projects* • Earn 30-45 community service hours • Community Development: help improve infrastructure for community economic development projects • Education: build classrooms or playgrounds and teach art, English lessons, or sports in local primary schools

Language Immersion* • Practice your Spanish with Peruvian students • Experience a homestay in a small, Peruvian village • Engage in numerous, leader-led language exercises and activities

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Whitewater raft the Rio Urubamba • Visit the majestic, lost Inca city of Machu Picchu • Barter for artisan goods in indigenous markets in Pisac and Cusco, Peru • Spend an overnight in a remote, indigenous Quechua village to experience traditional, everyday life • Bike down Cotopaxi in Ecuador • Boat and snorkel throughout the Galápagos Archipelago *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“An amazing experience

that I would recommend to anyone.”

– Kris Holland

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ITINERARY Days 1-2: Lima and Orientation in Urubamba The group flies together into Lima, transfers to Cusco, and takes a bus to Urubamba. We settle into our Bed and Breakfast for introductory activities, including a team scavenger hunt, that gets the group speaking Spanish and working together.

Days 3-5: Urubamba and Rafting The group stays together at a centrally located lodge, while we get to know the locals through service projects and adventure activities. An incredible day of rafting on the Urubamba River provides further opportunity for team building and fun. We also prepare for our upcoming homestays through language lessons and homestay role-playing.

Days 19-25: Galápagos Archipelago A short flight from Quito takes us to Guayaquil—as we head to the ‘Capital of Paradise,’ the Island of San Cristobal. After settling into our cozy hotel, we visit the Galapagos Interpretation Center to get oriented on the geography, social and natural history, as well as wildlife of the archipelago. Our guides accompany us on boat rides each day, where we encounter an amazing diversity of marine and land species. Later, we travel to the islands of Isabela and Santa Cruz—where we enjoy snorkeling in the radiant green waters, while sea turtles gracefully swim by and sea lions frolic around us. White sand beaches, sunbathing seals, and panoramas of lava rocks await you!

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Days 15-16: Machu Picchu We arrive by train to the small, scenic town of Aguas Calientes. Accompanied by a local guide, we rise early to behold the majestic “Lost City of the Incas.” Nestled high in the mysterious Andes, Machu Picchu is a phenomenal and dramatic way to highlight this adventure of a lifetime in Peru!

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Days 6-14: Homestay in Urubamba Time to transition to our homestay families in Urubamba. For the next week, our friendly and hospitable host families open their hearts and homes to us; we quickly feel like part of the family! As most of the families do not speak English, your Spanish language skills improve daily. While meals, evenings, and weekends are reserved for homestay family time, our group gathers daily to work on projects. We collaborate with our host community and local schools on projects they deem necessary. Previous projects have included: constructing playgrounds, Day 26: Departure building a community center, painting a school classroom, and During our final night, we enjoy a celebratory dinner. The next working with local youth on educational activities. day, we fly home to the United States via Guayaquil. We share our new experiences with our friends and family, who greet us We spend our afternoons exploring the region and visiting such cultural landmarks as Pisac Market and the unusual Inca ruins of when we arrive. It is the end of the trip, but a new beginning to awareness about yourself and the world. Very few destinations Moray. We also enjoy hiking, learning local arts and crafts, and engaging in cultural activities with new, local friends. We spend boast the geographic and cultural diversity contained in Peru and Ecuador. Join us for the ultimate South American adventure! one night with families in a local, indigenous community and

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Cultural Exchange and service adventure

Discover the hidden wonders of Puerto Rico–remote tropical beaches, pristine rainforests, and “locals only” waterfalls.

Away from the tourist traps and development of the cities, we experience an island known for its food, music, salsa dancing, and language—an irresistible Latino culture infused with a laid-back, island lifestyle. Puerto Rico is the home of Global Works’ first community service trip in 1990, when we helped rebuild communities devastat-

Average size of group: 20 students / 3 leaders

ed by Hurricane Hugo. Many years later, we continue meaningful and valuable projects, working with families to build homes and assisting in much-needed rainforest protection and conservation. Our group also explores the island’s hidden tropical

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treasures, while experiencing the unique Puerto Rican way of life.

Tuition for 9 day program: $2,695 (plus RT airfare to San Juan) Tuition for 15 day program: $3,995 (plus RT airfare to San Juan) Service Projects* • Earn 25-40 community service hours • Community Development: complete home construction projects with families in the community of Villa del Rio • Education: organize community events and educational activities with students • Environmental: assist and learn about conservation efforts at a rainforest enrichment project

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Swim in a waterfall • Surf or boogie board on Luquillo Beach • Zip line at Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park • Kayak and snorkel at “Hidden Beach” • Explore historic Old San Juan • Enjoy a local barbecue and salsa dancing No prior language study requirements. *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“This is an amazing, eye-opening experience full of fun that anyone should do if they have the chance.”

– Alex Dale

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Days 4-6 (Session 1) / Days 7-11 (Session 2): PATILLAS AND EL YUNQUE RAINFOREST The next segment of our adventure is spent at an ecolodge, located just outside the quaint town of Patillas in the southeastern region of the island. This amazing group lodging facility is located among acres of rainforest and is only minutes away from the beaches of the Caribbean. Our group continues to work on construction projects as well as environmental programs in the El Yunque Rainforest, learn about the ecology of the rainforest, and swim in hidden waterfalls. Evening activities include salsa dance lessons with live musicians and a jewelry making workshop, led by local artisans.

Days 7-9 (Session 1 ONLY): Luquillo Beach and Old San Juan Next, we travel to the northeast corner of the island and find out why this is the Caribbean’s hotspot for beautiful beaches and a laid-back vibe. As a reward for all our hard work, we spend the last few days at a lovely guesthouse right near the beach. We boogie board and challenge ourselves with surf lessons, taught by professional surf instructors. The wave conditions in Luquillo provide the perfect opportunity for all levels to

hang ten! We also enjoy a guided catamaran excursion to the beautiful and desolate Icacos islands. Finally, we head into Old San Juan where we visit the historic fortresses and artisan markets. Our final evening, we bring our action packed journey to a close, sharing our experiences at a heartfelt, farewell dinner.

Days 12-15 (Session 2 ONLY): Catamaran Excursion to Vieques, Culebra, and Icacos Islands For the next three nights, we experience the thrill of living aboard a sailing yacht and traveling short distances thoughout the US Virign Islands. We begin our journey with a trip to surrounding cays, Icacos Island and Palomino Island (Palominitos Island nearby is where they just finished recording parts of the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie). We do some snorkeling in the surrounding cays and take an excursion out into one of the most renowned bioluminescent bays in the world. From there, we sail a short distance to Esperanza, on the south side of Vieques Island. On the second afternoon, we sail to Culebra Island, where we sleep one night in Ensenada Honda near the main town of Culebra. Every day, we have the opportunity to enjoy water activities such as fishing, snorkeling, and sea kayaking. For certified divers, there is an opportunity for SCUBA diving (additional charge). On the last evening, we enjoy a final, celebratory dinner and dancing on the mainland—providing time for reflections and memories before flying home the next day.

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Days 1-3 (Session 1) / Days 1-6 (Session 2): VILLA DEL rÍo Participants fly into San Juan, Puerto Rico (no passport necessary!) and meet their Global Works leaders at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Upon arrival, we pack up the vans and head west 30 minutes to our group lodging in the small, beachside town of Cerro Gordo. In the morning, we enjoy a guided and educational tour of San Juan. With our professional guide, Alvin, we tour Puerto Rico’s many historic sites—including the old fort of “El Morro” and the Rio Piedras market, with its colorful murals and paintings. In the afternoon, we move our feet during a Puerto Rican dance workshop at Bomba Dance Studio. After a day of orientation, we are ready to dig into our community development work in nearby Villa del Río. This close-knit village is comprised of relocated families that are building their homes and are thrilled to have students come join them in work and play. Most mornings and afternoons, we spend fixing up homes, working on education projects with local kids, and sharing home cooked meals and laughs with community members. In the late afternoons and evenings, we enjoy group activities such as relaxing at local beaches, enjoying a Puerto Rican beach barbecue, hosting a pool party with local families, and participating in various cross-cultural activities. On our final day, we take an excursion to the Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park and enjoy one of the most extensive and reputable zip line tours in Puerto Rico.

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4-week Language Immersion and service adventure

From Barcelona’s Roman relics to Madrid’s newfound modernity, Spain is a cultural marvel.

On this journey, we visit a part of Spain that most tourists never see. The sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean host our adventure component, while living and working in a sustainable community provides the backdrop for our service experience. During our homestay, we learn about the cultural and political changes Spain has seen over the past thirty years that have created a modern, exuberant country

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coming into its own. In our travels through this diverse country, we will find that Spaniards share an unparalleled zest for life.

Tuition for 27 day program: $6,695 (plus RT airfare for group flight from Newark)

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Service Projects* • Earn 40-60 community service hours • Environmental: learn adobe building methods and create adobe structures at an Ecological Center • Community Development: restore a historical palace, assist at a youth center and home for the elderly • Education: teach English to elementary school children or paint classrooms

Language Immersion* • Communicate with bilingual leaders (they’ll facilitate fun activities and conversation for all levels!)

• Experience a homestay with Spanish families • Play games and interact with Spanish youth

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Visit the cultural sights of Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia and the medieval, walled city of Ávila • Swim and hang out with Spanish youth at the natural pools in the Gredos Mountains • Participate with locals during town festivals • Enjoy a traditional flamenco show in Barcelona *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“It was a life changing experience.

I learned so much about Spain’s culture, my Spanish improved tremendously, and I made so many great friends.”

– Rachel Paul

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During our stay, we visit the world-renowned Prado Museum, stroll through the Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park, and take in an optional bullfight.

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Days 13-22: Sierra de Gredos Homestay After Amayuelas, our group takes a day trip to Ávila before continuing on to a community just south of the Gredos Mountains (a few hours west of Madrid), where families are eager to meet and welcome us into their homes. For the next week, you are able to practice your Spanish with your homestay family.

Your confidence and language skills improve with the help of informal Spanish lessons, focused on supporting and enhancing your language learning and interactions with your family.

We spend most weekdays working on community development and renovation projects such as sanding, painting, and fixing up a youth center or the pride of the town’s historical site, the 16th Century palace. Educational projects such as teaching English or painting school classrooms round out our

Days 23-27: Barcelona and Travel Home Next, our group travels to Barcelona! Prepare yourself for the fascinating buildings designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, including the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, which we see on a leisurely bike tour around the city. We combine visits to the monuments and museums of this fantastic city with time to hang out at the beach, enjoy a tree-top canopy tour, and explore the incredible Boquería market. During a final, celebratory dinner, we exchange laughter and stories from the past month. Make sure you save some euros for last minute souvenir shopping on Las Ramblas! Although it is hard to part from this marvelous country, your memories of Spain will last a lifetime!

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Days 8-12: Amayuelas: A Model Community of Sustainable Living From Segovia, we travel to the small town of Amayuelas de Abajo, a formerly abandoned Spanish town that has been reclaimed by Spaniards looking to create a sustainable community. Amayuelas provides an inspiring setting for many interesting community development and environmental projects during our stay. Our students break into small groups and work with Spanish community members on various tasks such as making adobe bricks for construction, building a fence for livestock, making bread, or working in the greenhouse. Naturally, it is not “all work and no play:” in the late afternoons and evenings, there is time for exploration and activities, as well as a soccer game and “Spanish Olympics” with the locals!

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service. During several afternoons, we enjoy swimming with local, Spanish youth in the natural pools formed by water from the nearby mountains. During the weekend, our group takes an overnight trip to the Gredos Center to experience the mountain lifestyle of Spain. The farewell dinner and celebration brings to a close an unforgettable time with this community.

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Spain allures the traveler with its combination of old-world charm and vibrant people.

Average size of group: 18 students / 3 leaders

Join us on a journey through Spain that most tourists never see. In addition to expe-

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oriented lives and strolling through the plaza at night is a local pastime. Our Spanish

riencing the ancient sites and modern cities of this diverse country, you are exposed to a beautiful and bucolic Spain. In the village where we stay, people lead familyprogram is a tapestry of culture, language immersion, and community service throughout this diverse and enchanting country.

Tuition for 15 day program: $4,395 (plus RT airfare for group flight from New York JFK)

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Service Projects* • Earn 20-30 community service hours • Education: teach English and job skills to local people • Community Development: plant a community garden and assist in construction projects

Language Immersion* • Communicate with bilingual leaders (they’ll facilitate fun activities and conversation for all levels!)

• Play games and interact with Spanish youth

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Visit the cultural sights of Madrid, Granada, and Toledo • Play fútbol with Spanish teens at the local soccer fields • Participate with local youth in town festivals • Enjoy guided tours throughout Madrid *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“Wow! I had an amazing time making friends for a lifetime and opening the doors to traveling in my life.”

– Jenna Hennessey

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Optional Trip Add-On Participants may opt to continue on our Morocco Cultural Exchange and Service program! From Madrid, they travel to Rabat for a two-week adventure. See pages 34-35! Combine the Spain 2-week and Morocco trip and receive a $1,000 discount!

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Being so close to the city, we are able to visit the beautiful Alhambra, a moorish palace-fortress and “paradise on earth” for the rulers who lived there in the 13th century. Next, we put on our dancing shoes for a flamenco lesson and enjoy a perfor-

Days 11-15: Madrid We return to Madrid for the final days of our trip. Our hostel is right off the Puerta del Sol and gives us easy access to the cosmopolitan inner city and the palaces of another era. During our stay, we visit the world-renowned Prado Museum, stroll through the Plaza Mayor, and take in an optional bullfight. We also take a day trip to the historic city of Toledo, once the capital of the Spanish empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. A final, celebratory dinner provides the backdrop as we exchange laughter and stories from the past month. Although you are sad to be leaving, you know that Spain will be beckoning you to return for many years to come!

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Cultural Exchange and service adventure

Southern Africa is comprised of the most welcoming and intriguing countries—with friendly people, ancient traditions, and abundant wildlife!

Average size of group: 16 students / 3 leaders

As some of the most politically stable countries on the continent: Zambia, Botswana,

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ous ethnic groups—each with its own wealth of customs, ceremonies, and rituals

and South Africa provide incredible service and cultural enrichment opportunities.

While the most common language is English, there exists a vast array of harmonito share. Join us on an exotic adventure through Botswana’s best safari reserves, Zambia’s fascinating and warm rural villages, the magnificent Victoria Falls, and the

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Tuition for 21 day program: $5,495 (plus RT airfare, group flight from New York JFK)

thriving townships of Johannesburg, South Africa !

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Service Projects* • Earn 30-40 community service hours • Community Development: construction projects with schools and villages as well as working with orphans on craft and health initiatives • Wildlife Care & Conservation: work on conservation projects with the national park • Education: teaching and cultural exchange activities with students

Adventure and Cultural Activities* • Visit to a local school and orphanage • Get to know the local people in traditional villages • Learn about the issues facing the “gentle giants” on an elephant safari • Experience Victoria Falls, one of the “Natural Wonders of the World” • Take game drives in Botswana’s premier parks • Paddle a mokoro (canoe) through the Okavango Delta *Please note that some of the projects and activities will change from year-to-year, however, they will be similar to those listed. A final itinerary will be provided prior to each trip’s departure.

“You are able to make an impact on so many lives, while those same people are impacting your life too.”

– Marcella Canas

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Days 7-9: Livingstone and Victoria Falls We travel southwest from Lusaka to Livingstone, where we stay on the banks of the great Zambezi River. Activities include an elephant safari and a visit to Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls are a giant wall of water—about a mile wide, falling 355 feet into a gorge below. In the wet season, the spray can be seen 30 miles away! We also spend a day at a local orphanage, assisting with needed projects and cultural exchange activities with the kids.

Days 17-19: Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Soweto Finally, we cross the border into South Africa and travel through the townships outside of Johannesburg. Johannesburg, nicknamed the “City of Gold,” stands as the economic epicenter of the country. Its townships are brimming with energy and activity. For the next couple of days, we spend our time volunteering at various local schools to build new playgrounds and spend time with the school children. Then, we are welcomed into the homes of those who live here to enjoy lessons in cooking and dance—gaining insight into the everyday life of the region.

Finally, we bike around Soweto to learn about this country’s complex history.

Days 20-21: Johannesburg and Travel Home Leaving Africa is always tough, but we realize that the landscape, wildlife, and friends we have made will always be with us. The group returns with flights from Jo-berg to the U.S. and home!

Days 10-11: Chobe National Park, Botswana From Zambia, we travel to Chobe National Park in Botswana— home to one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Africa!

Here, we also get to see cheetahs, lions, crocodiles, hippos, and a wide variety of birdlife. For a tranquil afternoon activity, we enjoy a Chobe River cruise. Also, we take a game drive at dawn to further discover the stunning Chobe National Park.

Days 12-15: Okavango Delta Next, we travel to the Okavango Delta, for an exciting bush camping experience in one of the world’s most well-known and diverse ecosystems. These massive wetlands (16,000 square kilometers) feature pristine waterways and abundant wildlife that includes crocodiles, hippos, elephants, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, and lions. Led by expert guides, we spend time paddling in mokoros (traditional, dugout canoes) and walking through the network of lagoons, lakes and streams that make up this unique locale. We then camp on a remote island, listening to the sounds of the African bush. The next morning, we awaken with the sunrise for a walk to find elephants and buffalo!

Day 16: Khama Rhino Sanctuary Next, we travel to the Kalahari Desert, home of the Khama Rhino Sanctuary—a former hunting destination transformed by conservation efforts. The sanctuary protects Botswana’s vanishing black and white rhinos, as well as populations of wildebeest, hartebeest, zebras, impalas, warthogs, giraffes, leopards, and ostriches. We even participate in a game drive at dusk—glimpsing the spectacular rhinos when they are most energetic!

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Days 1-6: Lusaka, Zambia The group embarks on a long flight from the U.S. to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. We begin with an orientation to learn more about one another and the country of Zambia through visits to both private and public schools. Participants exchange presentations with Zambian students on topics of similar interest and expertise. We also spend a ‘day in the life’ of international volunteers who are living and working in the surrounding provinces on rural health initiatives.

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Polly Moriarty, Director of Human Resources

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University of Washington, M.A. Education Carroll College, B.A. International Studies and Spanish

University of Colorado, M.A. Spanish and Education Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A. Spanish and Psychology

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Erik brings nearly twenty years of experience, working as a high school educator, a travel program administrator, and now as Global Works’ Executive Director. He is a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia, who keeps his Spanish language skills fresh by coordinating our Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Spain, and Panama programs. Erik’s recent trips to Zambia, Brazil, and Nepal have inspired the new additions to our programs in 2013! Outside of the office, Erik is found hiking in the Colorado mountains or cheering on his children, Ava, Luke, and Julia, at their soccer games.

Since 1998, Polly has worked with Global Works, first in the field and, more recently, in the home office. While teaching Spanish at the Westminster School (CT) and Summit Middle School (CO), she spent her summers leading Global Works trips in Costa Rica and Ecuador. Along with her HR duties, she now heads up the France and China programs. Polly enjoys running, hiking, and tele-skiing in the mountains of Colorado with her husband, Fritz, their daughters, Ellie and Hanna, and their dog, Pacha Mama.

Emily Werner, Financial Management

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Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A. Anthropology and Environmental Studies

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Emily is a licensed psychologist who splits her time between Global Works and The Children’s Hospital of Denver. While her formal Global Works duties include financial management, she also acts as our resident consultant on adolescent development. Emily spends any remaining time volunteering at her childrens’ school and training for marathons.

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Fritz spent his formative years at the Loomis Chaffee School (CT) and, after college, taught and lived in Costa Rica with a host family through World Teach. Fritz went on to teach Spanish and ESL at the Indian Mountain School (CT), while leading Global Works trips in the summer. Currently, Fritz directs the Ecuador, Morocco, Peru, and Nicaragua programs, and heads up our Custom Group Travel department. Come wintertime, you’ll find Fritz ripping it up on his tele-skis in the Colorado back country.

Boston College, M.B.A. Finance College of the Holy Cross, B.A. English

Taylor Anderson, Enrollment Coordinator

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University of Puget Sound, B.A. French Literature & Art History

Kaitlin brings a wealth of experience to the Global Works team.

She has traveled to 20 countries and five continents. She previously worked in marketing and project management for over ten years in Boston, Sydney, and New York and is an avid volunteer. Along with her Global Works responsibilities, she volunteers for the Mountain Bike Haiti project, which has an ultimate goal to develop a sustainable adventure tourism industry in Haiti. In her spare time, Kaitlin runs marathons and trail races, most recently the Pikes Peak Ascent and Imogene Pass Run— the Big Sur Marathon is next!

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Originally from Minneapolis, Taylor started learning French in middle school when her family moved to Brussels, Belgium for three years. Since then, she’s been hooked on French and exploring new cultures. In college, she spent a semester in Paris visiting every room in the Louvre and another semester in Morocco wandering through medinas. Taylor has taught rock climbing workshops in New Zealand and led backpacking/ canoeing trips in Maine. When not leading or planning Global Works trips, Taylor can be found hiking in Boulder’s Flatirons, biking, or looking for new running routes.

OUR ROOTS After two successful summers in Puerto Rico, Biff expanded to Global Works was founded in 1990 by Pam and James “Biff” British Columbia in 1992, changing the name of his brainchild Houldin. After dedicating more than two decades to enriching the lives of young adults through teaching, providing horseback to Global Works. Since then, Global Works has steadily expanded to other destinations around the globe. riding programs for physically challenged youth, and running Stone Mountain Adventures (a summer camp at their family The small office at the Houldin family farm has grown into a farm in Central Pennsylvania), the Houldins dreamed of someclose-knit staff based in Boulder, Colorado. We hope to share thing more. Pam and Biff envisioned an international program our passion for travel, teaching, and the search for a profound that combined community service and adventure travel as a travel experience with you! way to give back to the world.

Biff chose Puerto Rico as the destination for the first four-week service program. In an unfortunate coincidence, Hurricane Hugo devastated much of Puerto Rico that September. Amidst the devastation, Biff realized that meaningful service and cultural exchange might be achieved through the reconstruction of homes after this terrible storm. In the summer of 1990, 25 students and five staff embarked for Puerto Rico under the name Caribbean Adventures.

OUR Trip Leaders They’re inspirational!

With so many returning staff (about 70% each year), we feel our staff leadership is one of our greatest strengths. Global Works continues to hire skilled, knowledgeable, fun-loving women and men who organize and lead trips according to high standards of quality, safety and, of course, fun! They are leaders chosen for: experience working with students, flexibility, organization, language skills, a sense of humor, and responsibility.

Additionally, the majority of our staff also works as professional educators and the average age of our staff is 28.

With at least three adult staff on each summer program, we are able to achieve a sensitive awareness to the needs of our participants and communities. Most of our programs have an additional, on-site country director to serve as logistical backup for our groups (while working closely with the Global Works Home Office in Boulder, Colorado). Each of our staff leaders must be certified in First Aid and CPR and attend our staff training in late spring.

Staff Training Each of our staff leaders are required to attend our annual staff training in Boulder, CO. New and veteran staffers come together from a variety of countries, cultures, and educational backgrounds. Our staff training weekend provides an opportunity for leader teams to share service learning ideas and educational techniques, plan the details of their program, and gain knowledge of Global Works’ safety protocols and guidelines.

With our Staff Manual as the guide, we hold workshops including: Community and Team Building, Homestays and Language Learning, Communication and Documentation, Travel Days, Service Learning, and Medical Scenarios. Staff training instills a deeper understanding of the Global Works culture of safety and our service-oriented approach to programming.

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TRIP LEADER BIOS The following summary includes a sample of some of our leader bios. For more comprehensive information on our leaders, please visit our website at www.globalworkstravel.com Jordan Bailey Trip Leader, Peru/ Ecuador & Costa Rica

Jake Kovach, Program Director, France

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Clark University, M.A. Teaching Clark University, B.A Psychology

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“Dan has the incredible ability to be the funniest guy on the planet at one moment, but sit down and have a deep conversation the next.” – China Participant

Jordan has led numerous trips with Global Works. When not working with Global Works, Jordan is the Field Coordinator with The Philanthropiece Foundation, a community development organization which sends him to Mexico and Guatemala on a regular basis. Currently, Jordan is working on community banking in rural areas in both of these countries.

Previously, Jordan spent two and a half years of service with the Peace Corps in Ecuador. His true passion is in working with rural, poor communities to improve their lives. His other passions and hobbies include: soccer, chess, reading, biking, broomball, kickball, and disc golf. Global Works is an opportunity for Jordan to share his knowledge and experience with aspiring youth that have taken an interest in international community development work. He appreciates when participants step out of their comfort zone and try the unknown.

Aryn Fleegler, Trip Leader, New Zealand/Fiji and Africa Education:

University of Pennsylvania, M.S.Ed in Education, Culture, and Society Colgate University, B.A. Sociology/Elementary Education Certification About:

Aryn’s love of travel began during a semester abroad in Stockholm, Sweden. After college, Aryn joined the Peace Corps and moved to South Africa as a school and community resource volunteer. Aryn stayed in South Africa after her Peace Corps service, relocating to Pretoria to teach a diverse group of fourth and fifth graders at an international school. She now works as a fifth grade teacher at a private school outside of Boulder, teaching social studies, math, and language arts. Aside from international adventure travel, Aryn enjoys hiking, reading, biking, and dancing.

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Jake is American, yet he was possibly French or Hungarian in a previous life. A top-notch fan of French culture and language, he has spent one-fifth of his life in Europe, three years of which were in France. Jake recently moved back to the U.S. and is currently teaching middle school French. Previously, he taught English at the University level in France and was often seen drinking espresso in Parisian cafés, biking around Provence, or picnicking like a pro along the Saone river in Lyon. He also led group tours around France for two years. He ran his first Global Works’ tour last year. He enjoys participating in a program where students have time to explore the country and, most importantly, connect with its people.

Daniel McDonnell, Country Director, China Education:

University of Wisconsin, B.S. Biology University of Wisconsin, B.A. Education About:

Daniel has led trips for Global Works for twelve seasons. He continues to bring his energy and care to each detail of the program for our participants. He’s traveled around the world and led Global Works adventures in China, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Daniel now calls San Francisco home. When not leading and planning Global Works programs, he teaches ESL, environmental science, and sustainable living practices to high school students. Daniel is also currently pursuing an M.B.A. in Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Sustainability at Mills College. As an activist, traveler, storyteller, and avid rock-climber, Daniel brings a broad perspective to his programs.

“The leaders are great and really help you feel LIKE part of a big family.”

– Alex Wittstein, Panama Participant

“I was very pleased with the staff, the planning of the trip, the travel day coordination, and with our entire experience with Global Works. The trip leaders were outstanding.”

– Linda Ben-Ezra, Parent of Dalia Ben-Ezra, Costa Rica Participant

Jake Stein Greenberg, Program Director, Panama

Marisa Mellizo, Program Director, Spain Education:

Colorado University at Denver, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in ESL University of Wyoming, B.A. Spanish & Secondary Spanish Education Marisa grew up in a Spanish-speaking household and has always had a love of the Spanish language and culture. Teaching runs in her blood and, as a result, she has been teaching high school Spanish in Colorado for the past thirteen years. Marisa has worked for two summers with Global Works and it allows her to combine two of her passions—working with great kids and traveling. Aside from spending her free time with her family and friends, one of Marisa’s favorite pastimes is Latin dancing! She has taught basic classes to kids and adults, and dances in community dance troupes in Boulder.

Lewis and Clark College, M.A.T. Education Northeastern University, B.A. Political Science About:

Jake has worked with Global Works for six adventurous summers. In 2004, he studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain—enjoying the land of tapas, flamenco, and the World Cup champions! Since then, the travel bug has taken him to Central America, Asia, and the Middle East. Jake previously led several Global Works trips in Costa Rica and Spain and he is now a Global Works Program Director for Panama. During the school year, he teaches history and coaches baseball in Moorestown, NJ—while living in his hometown of Philly. Always engaged in promoting service learning, Jake also loves photography, hiking, and going to see good, live music.

Liz Wilmers, Trip Leader, Nicaragua

Katie Morrow, Country Director, Peru/ Ecuador

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University of Colorado Denver, M.A. Educational Psychology Butler University, B.A. International Studies, Sociology, Peace & Conflict Resolution

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San Jose State, M.S.W. (Masters of Social Work) UC Santa Cruz, B.A. Community Studies About:

Katie’s passion for other cultures, volunteer work, and travel have led her to live in Britain, France, China, Mexico, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica as well as travel to over 50 countries. Katie is from Santa Cruz, California, although she seldom finds herself there. She received her Bachelor’s in Community Studies when she was 18 years old from UC Santa Cruz and later earned a Masters of Social Work from San Jose State. Katie has led ten unforgettable years of Global Works trips in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador and Guatemala.

When Katie is not working for Global Works, she is fully committed as the Executive Director of Limitless Horizons Ixil (LHI), a Guatemalan NGO she founded in 2004 to create sustainable development and provide educational opportunities to the highly impoverished Mayan town of Chajul. In free moments from work, Katie sneaks out to salsa dance in whichever country she happens to find herself.

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Liz joined the Global Works team this past summer. Liz recently became a guide in China after previously leading adventure study abroad trips in Belize and Costa Rica. Prior to this, Liz taught third grade at an elementary school in Boulder, Colorado. She is a certified first responder, previously led backcountry trail crews across the Pacific Northwest, has worked as a windsufing instructor, ranch hand, PADI Divemaster, gardener, and has led teens on trips throughout the Americas and South Africa. She loves to travel and has a strong passion for experiential education. Liz is also a novice beekeeper and she enjoys working on bicycles, scuba diving, camping, hiking, and eating good food with friends.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are the ages of Global Works participants?

What are Global Works’ health and safety protocols?

Participants on all Global Works programs are 14-18 years of age.

Eighth graders entering ninth grade and graduating seniors are welcome to enroll.

Since our inception in 1990, health and safety have been our first and foremost criteria in choosing our travel locations. We take a preventative approach to minimize the inherent risks of travel, avoiding areas that do not meet our standards. Global Works chooses the program destination and locations within each country that we travel to based on a number of criteria including, but not limited to: state department warnings, health risks, safe drinking water, and healthy food. First aid kits are on all programs and leaders are minimally certified in First Aid and CPR. We have an Emergency Action Plan detailing medical care and evacuation plans for each location. Each location is visited and scouted prior to the trip by trip leaders to ensure a positive, safe, and healthy experience for our participants. All details, from transportation and accommodations to activities and service projects, are planned prior to the participants stepping foot in the country.

Our Home Office staff and leaders continue to attend risk management conferences, medical trainings, and our risk management systems and training programs are seen as a model for the industry. We would be happy to talk with you further about our Emergency Action Plan and safety measures for each program.

How much time is spent on service projects and do we receive documents for the hours we complete?

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The total number of service hours may vary from 20-70 hours, depending on the length of your program, your program location, and variables beyond our control, such as weather. Generally, trips earn 10-20 hours per week. After your program ends, you receive a “Certificate of Service” which includes the number of service hours you completed and a detailed description of the tasks and projects accomplished.

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May I call home during the trip?

Yes, we encourage you to call home! Program leaders ask all students to call home upon arrival. Many locations have public phones so students may call home regularly using phone cards.

Emergency communication is always available via the leaders’ cell or satellite phones.

How does Global Works select the homestay families?

Global Works is committed to providing secure and meaningful homestay experiences. Homestay families are carefully chosen Can I bring my phone on my trip? through a standardized process of interviews, home visits by our If you choose to bring a phone, you may use it on your initial country directors, contractual agreements, and careful considertravel day. After that, leaders collect your phone for the duraation for our students’ privacy and safety. In addition, we search tion of the program. We do this for the purpose of maintaining for families who have the desire to partner with our groups in group cohesion and focusing on the goals of our program. Again, service work and cultural exchange. Additionally, we do not place students may always be reached via the Home Office and are Global Works girls in a house with teenage boys and families encouraged to call home using phone cards. Thanks for your must have a private room for the student(s). Most families live understanding about our phone policy! in simple homes and they are committed to providing a caring, secure environment for our participants.

Does Global Works provide chaperoned group flights?

Yes! While it is permissible to purchase your own flights, we strongly recommend that students fly together on our group reservations, whenever possible. Global Works provides at least one staff member as a chaperone for international flights to and from a designated departure city in the U.S. (with the exception of Puerto Rico). If you do purchase your flights independently, we require that you provide Global Works with all of your flight information at least eight weeks prior to departure and one of our leaders will be in-country to meet you, upon arrival.

How are students supervised?

Leaders know where students are at all times and appropriately supervise each activity. On a daily basis, leaders review safety protocols when they brief the group on the upcoming activities, cultural expectations, and procedures. Global Works students are not permitted to travel alone in a public setting: “Go in Groups of Three!” is a typically heard instruction from leaders and students always know how to get in contact with their leaders.

How are participants placed with a homestay family?

We match participants based on a number of criteria that you provide via our Homestay Information Form, including (but not limited to): allergies, diet, age, language proficiency, and personal preference. Participants choose to be placed solo or with another Global Works student (most choose to be paired). Our main priority is a reputable, responsible, and warm family with an authentic interest in cultural exchange.

VISIT OUR GLOBAL WORKS WEBSITE TO READ OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Custom Group Travel Have a group? Design your own trip!

• Options for homestays and/or group lodging • Travel in-country as a private group • Integrate curriculum and provide input into the daily activities of the program • Work with a personal trip manager in the home office on travel planning and student recruitment • Registration and paperwork processing • 24-hour office support during your travel as well as seamless organization and execution • Full-time, expert, in-country leader assigned for the entire length of your trip

• Choose your travel dates and length of program • A wide variety of destination offerings • Access to Global Works’ unique network of community service partners for a tailored, service-learning experience

Custom Group Travel Programs with Global Works are educational, motivational, inspirational and, above all else, FUN!

“Working with Global Works has allowed our school to truly live its global mission. Our students return from these extraordinary experiences with confidence, compassion and a new respect for the world they live in and the different cultures and people they learn about, and from, along the way.”

- Gordon McNeil, Head of Sage Hill SchooL

Circle of Writers Got a Story? Join a Circle! Why not make your Global Works experience the topic of your college admissions essay or writing sample?

“The Circle of Writers Travel Writing 101 truly changed my entire Global Works experience. Writing about my travels made me view them in an entirely different light. My trip with Global Works was really life changing and Travel Writing 101 helped me realize and deepen my understanding.”

-Brittany Schreiber, Global Works Spain 2011 Workshops are: • A separate, optional enhancement to your Global Works trip

Today, college application essays have become one of the most influential components of the application process. Circle of Writers, founded by long-time Global Works Trip Leader, Mary Cinadr, offers both Summer Service Adventure and Custom Group Travel participants an enhanced travel experience option.

In Travel Writing 101, students will receive the following: • Suggested Reading List and Guide • Three-Phase Journal Prompts and Tips (Pre-Departure, During Trip, and After Trip) • 6-week, online workshop commencing after your Global Works trip, ending with a polished and publishable piece that can serve as a college admissions essay and writing sample

• Additional cost applies • Online • Sign-up directly through Circle of Writers • On your own time • Playful • Empowering

Workshops that meet your school’s flex credit requirements are also available. Choose from one of four sessions or contact Circle of Writers for prices and other dates: www.circleofwriters.com info@circleofwriters.com 518-852-8501

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Through Custom Group Travel, Global Works collaborates with teachers and group leaders to create a program in accordance with educational goals, curriculum, dates of travel, group size, and budget. At the heart of every Global Works journey, are carefully designed service and experiential learning activities.

Far from a teen tour, Global Works travel experiences bring ideas to life through hands-on, real world community service projects, adventure activities, and cultural interactions.

HOW TO ENROLL Choosing a Program The first step to a great summer experience is making a well-informed decision. Global Works programs offer a wide variety of destinations, activities, service projects, and language learning options. Here are several ways for you to learn more about our programs.

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Call us! 303.545.2202 Our staff is happy to discuss each program with you to help determine which one is best suited to your goals and adventure level!

View our website for more detailed information: www.globalworkstravel.com Speak with a former participant (see alumni list and ask us for reference information) Attend an informational presentation in your area or join a webinar!

To find out more, call: 303.545.2202, visit our website, or e-mail us: info@globalworkstravel.com

Enrollment Steps 1. Contact us to check availability and/or to reserve a space: We are available by phone (303.545.2202) or e-mail (info@ globalworkstravel.com) to answer questions and/or check program availability. Some of our programs fill by late January or early February, so we encourage parents and/or participants to contact our office early in the decision-making process to determine the availability of any specific program(s).

Inquiries are always welcome as our enrollment is on a rolling basis and occasional openings do become available in spring.

2. Submit an application and an $800.00 deposit: Space is limited. To hold a space for more than a few days we require an application and deposit. Complete the application and enrollment agreement, which can be found on our website. We accept credit cards over the phone for the deposit, but we prefer that a check be mailed for the tuition balance, when due. (The $800 deposit includes a $200 non-refundable processing fee. The remaining $600 is fully refundable until March 1, 2013 and non-refundable thereafter.) Tuition balance is due April 1st, applications received after April 1st must include tuition payment in full to ensure a spot in the program.

3. Enrollment: Once a completed application and deposit are received, the participant will be contacted by email with login information, where you can access all the enrollment forms on our website. The login page will also include program-specific information, such as packing lists, immunization information, and your leader bios.

4. Enrollment Process: Once you receive your program login, complete the Travel Reservation Form as soon as possible to ensure flight arrangements. Please complete and return the following forms a minimum of ten weeks prior to your departure date: • Enrollment Agreement • Medical Information Form • Physician Report • Health Insurance Form • Program Interruption and Cancellation Insurance

5. Embark on your Global Works program!

alumni

G lobal Works participants

alumni | global works participants

The following list includes a summary of alumni from previous Global Works trips.

Please contact the Global Works Home Office at 303-545-2202 and info@globalworkstravel.com for a more comprehensive list and reference contact information.

ALABAMA Sloan Tandet

Birmingham

ALASKA Paige Bickford William Evans Mary Troxel

Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage

ARIZONA Jessica Byrne Dustin Vesey Sara Downey Jeff Milling Jacqueline Slavik Phillip Hoovestol

Globe Phoenix Scottsdale Scottsdale Scottsdale Yuma

CALIFORNIA Rory Bryant Louisa Lubman Marcella Canas Kevin Suriawijaya Jack Zang Rachel Hutton Samantha Warrick Kaya Hill Isabel Barry Kristopher Holland Carlie Rowlett Eric Shih Daniel Won Jonathan Chandrasekhar Adam Acrich Christina Shahkar Kathryn Kendall Taylor Walsh Pearl Law Charlie Adams Jack Adams Marisa Jamieson Jimmy Cheung Daniel Lee Nancy Zhou Michael Zhu Annie Lewis Carly Newgard Raymond Liu Karlie Olson Penelope Lenaerts Deven Henry Alexandra Douglass Roger Wang Iris Hou Carli Jimenez Justin Kao Gregory Kao Rachel Obstfeld Calvin Yin Rachel Sirota Alice Bishop Autumn Hentzen Paymon Ameri Bryan Bension Dylan Champion Ali Enright

Altadena Altadena Antioch Arcadia Arcadia Atherton Benicia Berkeley Calabasas Canyon Country Carmel Valley Chino Hills Chino Hills Claremont Colfax Corte Madera Coto De Caza Coto de Caza Cupertino Danville Danville Danville Diamond Bar Diamond Bar Diamond Bar Diamond Bar Duarte Encinitas Fremont Garberville Granite Bay Hermosa Beach Hillsborough Huntington Beach Irvine Irvine Irvine Irvine Irvine Irvine La Crescenta Lafayette Laguan Niguel Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mike Hart Adam Korn Ryan Kory Mia Rashap Chloe Borenstein-Lawee Hutton Baker Matthew Beshke Elizabeth Sherwin Garrison Wong Amani Pritchard Gregory Phillips Jenna Shapiro Alexander Sun Winston Sun Daniel Lee Olivia Hoffman Javier Melendez Zayas Elizabeth Sundsmo Randel Emens Corey Emens Wen-chien Yen Alec Mitchell Janine Rose Klein Frances McCarthy Lauren Quinn Gina Manwani Sarah Ching Graham Dean Margot Shaw Jack Shaw III Kevin Chen Tien-Yu Lee Hayley Larson Peter Thomas Jenna Lin Jacqueline Stoneburner Wynn Mason Camille Mason Austin Reagan Alana Grant Ava Burton Julie Chen Jae Kyung Lee Bianca Sices Janli Gwo Lucy Mou Yuwei Tu Shannon Lacy Dayere McHenry Krizhalyn Velasquez Tycen Better Erik Better Joshua Caine Matthew Feder Justin Jo Mikela Scheurich Prakash Arrastia Kiera Needham Asha Norman-Hunt Julia Camp Paige Maurer Yongdan Qi Cassidy Rawlinson

Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Gatos Malibu Manhattan Beach Menlo Park Monterey Park Napa Newbury Park Newport Beach Newport Coast Newport Coast Norwalk Oakland Oakland Oakland Orange Orange Orange Pacific Palisades Palo Alto Palo Alto Palos Verdes Estates Pasadena Piedmont Piedmont Piedmont Piedmont Pleasanton Pomona Poway Poway Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes Ross Ross San Clemente San Diego San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Jose San Jose San Marino San Mateo San Mateo San Pablo San Rafael San Rafael San Rafael San Rafael San Rafael Santa Cruz Santa Monica Santa Monica Santa Monica Sebastopol Sierra Madre South Pasadena Tarzana

Elouise Roche Alexander Jekowsky Susan Lin Marion Xu Danielle Bordelon Hayley Jong Justin Peters Michelle Kim Emma Tobin

Thousand Oaks Tiburon Walnut Walnut Walnut Creek West Hills Woodside Yorba Linda Zug

COLORADO Samadhi Asnes Ross Barron Larkin Barron Jhamal Fanning Camron Gidfar Hannah Gould Payton Hoops Ashley Lankford Jackson Martin Abigail Miller Andrew Munsinger Michael Ozeroff McKenna Payes Alice Ardito Shelby Robbins Ryan Beyer Katey Bishop Michael Hanley Jr. Katherine Morris Alexandra Dale Madison Allen Emily Adams Isabella Hortick Emma Welty Mara Welty Spencer LaValle Shana Moss Victoria Prinz Owen Martin Hunter Fabian Aleiya Evison Emma McCarty Chloe Creel Cindy Zou Zoe Weinberg

Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Boulder Broomfield Broomfield Denver Denver Denver Denver Englewood Firestone Lafayette Lafayette Littleton Littleton Longmont Longmont Longmont Louisville Steamboat Springs Superior Superior Telluride Westminster Wheat Ridge

CONNECTICUT Alyssa Slotnick Emily Kyle Peter Hughes Amanda Sload Leah Henegar Samantha Reisman Lynsey Blanchette Lauren Martin Douglas Saper Lucy Smith Kathleen Downes Madison Woodard Henry Conroy Christopher Shurr Hannah Berg Dani Pasquarelli Lara Agatstein Coby Becker Alexa Granser Marco Meily Jason Rathman Leah Rubin Gabi Salomon Allie Pfeffer Rachel Lyons Alexander Wittstein Naiara Parker Brendan Burris

Burlington Danbury Darien Darien East Lyme Easton Ellington Greenwich Greenwich Guilford Madison Newtown Rowayton Rowayton Southington Southport Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Stamford Trumbull West Hartford West Hartford Weston Westport

alumni Rachel Paul Gregory Weiner Ruby Beyman Robert Wood III Natan Busel

Westport Westport Wilton Wilton Woodbridge

DELAWARE Erik Somerville Maggie Loughran Elizabeth Coffin

Hockessin Lewes Wilmington

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Hallie Horvath Washington Emily Stone Washington FLORIDA Tal Dickstein David Goldstein Julie Gretenstein Arielle Harkavy Josie Toung Jordan Roth Kyle Starkman Sarah Jones Alyssa Plavetic Jennifer Deutch Chloe Dulin Camille Dulin Hayley Mendelson Carly Pardo Bryan Biggar Zoe Kayton Matthew Goldberg Rachel Matalon Michael Masrieh Lily Herman Adam Mondello Melissa Lawyer Xiao Zheng Derek Zheng Rose Yanger Jessica Kennedy Alex Brouillet Alyssa Fleischman Brianna Henriquez

Cooper City Coral Gables Coral Gables Coral Springs Daytona Fort Myers Fort Lauderdale Lake Worth Longwood Miami Miami Miami Miami Beach Miami Beach Oakland Park Palm City Parkland Parkland Pinecrest Ponte Vedra Beach Sarasota St. Cloud Tallahassee Tallahassee Tampa Tequesta Weston Weston Weston

GEORGIA Katherine Lamb Erin Geary Charlie Levy Molly Wafer Adrian Winchester Stephen Green Jared Meline Emily Little Glenn Lancey Nathan Simon

Alpharetta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Cumming Dunwoody Jonesboro Mableton Marietta

IDAHO Lydia Hanson Sarah Brownlee

Driggs Richfield

ILLINOIS Jeremy Zacharias Lindsey Aronson Sammy Bensinger Gloria Castillejo Akilah Davis Marina Herbst Callen Jones Ines Nava Marlena Rudman Yolanda Sanchez Pascal Seman Rachel Steindler Justin Zaslavsky Jak Mullinkosson Samantha Shafer

Buffalo Grove Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Glencoe Highland Park Highland Park

Kristin McCovery Libby Sjoerdsma Matthew Spehlmann Emily Gilbertsen Amanda Derdiger Cody King Stephanie Namkoong Kyle Robinson Zoe Snelling Charlotte Johnston Zoe Ragonese-Barnes Hannah Perrin Ariel Jona Jenna Selati

Hinsdale Johnsburg Lake Forest Libertyville Lincolnshire Long Grove Long Grove Oak Park Oak Park Palatine Rockford Springfield Wilmette Winnetka

INDIANA Maxime Berclaz Aramonti Phillips Julia Pike Emma Gerhold

Carmel Culver Indianapolis South Bend

IOWA Charlie Houser Clare Houser

Urbandale Urbandale

KANSAS Hannah Azorsky

Leawood

KENTUCKY Mary McQueen

Louisville

LOUISIANA Brittany Partain Maria Bujenovic Brittny Bloomenstiel

Alexandria Baton Rouge New Orleans

MAINE Justin Cary Sophie Eaton Emily Ciciotte Sarah Weigel Leigh Fernandez Katherine Beneman Sarah Huber

Cape Elizabeth Cumberland Foreside Ellsworth Falmouth Portland Scarborough Scarborough

MARYLAND Anna Chalstrom William Moore VI Melissa Aronson Ethan Eisenstein Sandrine Charles Fiona Moye Zoe Mesirow Patrick Wilford Youyang Li Gabriella Vitarello Corey Zagone James Peacock Rebecca Schwartz Ashanti Martinez Grace Hansen-Gilmour Hillary Asher Gabrielle Siegel Eli Tobias Nicole Weltmann Joseph DuPont Caitlin Benkart Cong Fan

Annapolis Baltimore Bethesda Bethesda Burtonsville Catonsville Chevy Case Darnestown Ellicott City Frederick Gaithersburg Lutherville Lutherville New Carrollton Poolesville Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Rockville Silver Spring Woodstock

MASSACHUSETTS Lauren Buhrer Andover Emma Kantola Andover Lucy Farnsworth Arlington Kira Liu Auburndale ZoeKipp Bedford Alexander Hill Belmont Elise Capodilupo Boxborough Marie Wheeler Brookline Belinda Beqo Chelsea

Dalia Ben-Ezra Emily Lisanti Benjamin Aley Christopher Burns Alex Hung Sarah Egener Caroline Egener Marcelle Goldberg Jessica Dias Amanda Palmer Aidan Breen Kurt Statz-Geary Megan Monteleone Stephanie McLaughlin Mary Marchese Thomas Hobby Lucy Kogut Emerson Boyd Erik Duncan Katie Hallagan Erin Lipman Andrew Shifren Sarah Joelson Tara Brenner Riley Moores Klevisa Rama Stefanie Briggs Morgan Blatchford Destiny De La Rosa Sara Glick Leigh Barnhill Taylor Barnhill John Grosel Emily Kandarian Grace Kiernan Sonya Raab Haley Rich Raquel Rosenbloom Anna Beyer Meghan Bellerose Abigail Lebovitz Maya Ambady

Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill Concord Dedham Dover-Foxcroft Dover Dover Forestdale Framingham Franklin Gloucester Gloucester Lenox Lexington Longmeadow Medfield Middleboro Needham Needham Needham Needham Newton Northampton Northfield Pepperell Roslindale Sandwich Sharon Stoughton Sudbury Wellesley Wellesley Wellesley Wellesley Wellesley Wellesley Wellesley Wellesley Wenham West Newton Weston Winchester

MICHIGAN Gabrielle Brown Ryan Rosenberg Christopher Lowrie Carly Bornstein Zoe Zeerip Rachel Brickman Rachel Tisdale

Ann Arbor Bloomfield Eagle River Huntington Woods Rockford West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

MINNESOTA Robert Sherman Jessica Eastman Pa Chia Thao Caitlin Peterson Alex Rozman Raymond Stonacek

Austin Plymouth Saint Paul Shoreview St. Louis Park St. Louis Park

MISSISSIPPI Roe Powell

Pearl

MISSOURI Bridget Sarr Molly Malloy Julie Candau Brianna Souers Carly Pass Karissa Varga

Chesterfield Clayton Creve Coeur Frontenac Saint Louis Springfield

MONTANA Karen Booth

Bozeman

NEBRASKA Mitchell Gross

Omaha

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alumni NEW HAMPSHIRE Veda Teffner Isabel Hulseman William Grant

Lee Portsmouth Rye

NEW JERSEY Gregory Swong Ashana Torani Jared Soffer Stephanie Portnoi Devon Lawler Charlotte Butash Greg Greenberg Jonathan Kim Ryann Shaffer Zachary Horwitz Hannah Weinstein Ada Chan Jacob Shapiro Eileen Kemner Patten Mills Meredith Moller Leigh Grier Samantha Aboody Jacqueline Frey Kristen Harrison Stefanie Ivin Timothy Kirk Michael Sutnick Maxwell Schriner Garrett Brown Zachary Cartun Ryan Kernan Sonya Chistov Tyler Reininga Montana Timpson Christian Aguilar Mark Saporta Bianca Tubiana Juliet Fink Lauren Lubowitz Matthew Lowerre Kaitlyn Fisher Brigitte Barrett Jeremy Berman Tanya Bush Madison Luther Sara Melotte Andrew Moldoff Daniel Mercurio Nicholas Ziegler Avery Gray Tatum Rezvani Ross Hankin Erica Perchick Carol Porges Cody Folta Stephanie Bleiwise Benjamin Schwartz Benjamin Gottdiener Daniel Torres David Soled Sierra Benbrook Brandon Luchinsky Christian Palmisano Rachel Schwartzman Lily Li Katherine Marino

Alpine Basking Ridge Belle Mead Berkeley Heights Bridgewater Chatham Cherry Hill Cherry Hill Cherry Hill Demarest Edgewater Edison Englewood Essex Fells Ewing Fair Haven Far Hills Franklin Lakes Franklin Lakes Glen Gardner Hackettstown Haddonfield Haworth Highland Lakes Hoboken Lawrenceville Lincroft Manalapan Maplewood Maplewood Medford Millburn Montclair Moorestown Mountain Lakes Nutley Point Pleasant Beach Princeton Princeton Princeton Princeton Princeton Princeton Randolph Randolph Ridgewood Saddle River Scotch Plains Short Hills Short Hills Somerset Springfield Summit Tenafly Tenafly Warren Washington Wayne West Caldwell West Orange West Windsor Westfield

NEW MEXICO Jeremiah Gold Andrew Hansen Francesca Picchi-Wilson William Liakos III

Albuquerque Albuquerque Albuquerque Roswell

NEW YORK Perry Hirsch Lea Rothschild Ian Wittels Becky Barnett Ilsa Bouyoucos Josephine Rubin Philip Bowers Louise McManus Jesse Shuman Erin Burke Sarah Goldstein Timothy Mandel Lindsay Hanau Claire Hayes Brandon Acosta Rose Allen Lucie Allouche Michelle Gelda Nicole Kramer Isabelle Leipziger Katherine Macrae Sophie Miller Oliver Perry Samantha Schreiber Brittany Schreiber Iliana Smith Graham Tuggle Winona White Katharine Gladstone Jordan Peykar Max Barg Nicole Brown Emily Maccabee Jenna Merchant Jessica Scharf Simon Gottesfeld Alexandra Taggart Alexa Feiner Ashley Seruya Ryan Isaacs Dana Shanon Daniel Lilling Elias Van Sickle Samuel Kreisberg Jamie Karol Neha Gupta Micah Davoren Lisa Weingarten Juliet Freudman Kamla Kumar Alexandra Goidel Francesca Colombo Grace Tobin Elizabeth Grant Matthew Fastman Carrie Freeman Ava Dishian Claire Laing Conor Pochna Derek Nugent Sonya Fowler Theresa Giglio Georgia Kerr Sophia Smith Riley Brewer Nicole Marlin Emily Weiner Emma Loebel Kevin Nunnally Sarah Skolnick Grace Moran Margaret Moran Amanda Hurlbut Serena Gibbons Angela Yoo

Ardsley Armonk Armonk Bedford Bedford Bedford Corners Bedford Hills Bedford Hills Bellmore Blauvelt Briarcliff Briarcliff Bronxville Bronxville Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brookville Brookville Chappaqua Chappaqua Chappaqua Chappaqua Chappaqua Cortlandt Manor Cortlandt Manor Cross River Croton on Hudson Dix Hills Dix Hills Dobbs Ferry East Hampton East Hills East Williston Floral Park Garrison Goldens Bridge Great Neck Great Neck Greenvale Harrison Harrison Hartsdale Hastings-on-Hudson Hastings-on-Hudson Hastings-on-Hudson Hastings-on-Hudson Hastings-on-Hudson Huntington Irvington Irvington Irvington Irvington Ithaca Jamaica Katonah Larchmont Levittown Loudlonville Lynbrook Lynbrook Mamaroneck Manhasset Manhasset

Jenna Hennessey Mastic Beach Dani Silverstein Melville Sydney Rosenblum Merrick Melissa Rosenblum Merrick Jasmine Gonzalez Mount Vernon Kyra Kennedy Mount Kisco Charley Paston Muttontown Leah Reisman Muttontown Veronica Qu New City Hallie Goldman New Rochelle Maris Ryger-Wasserman New Rochelle Joaquin Acrich New York Grace Bendik New York Zoe Berman New York Lauren Biedel New York Jessica Bonaventura New York Winnifred Bonjean-Alpart New York Eliza Borish New York Alexa Bren New York Kelly Brickell New York Robert Brickell New York Jacob Broude New York Sarah Clancy New York Elizabeth Cooper New York Caroline Cutler New York Josie Danziger New York Polly Duddy New York Martha Epstein New York Olivia Fabbro Evans New York Matthew Frater New York Madeleine Fritz New York Alexander Furiya Ryman New York Ethan Gibbs New York Riley Griffin New York Dietrich Hing New York Julia Katz New York Jacob Kent New York Caroline Langan New York Theo Munger New York Lola Newman New York Isaac Norwich New York Aviva Pastor New York Cyril Putzer New York Diana Rheinstein New York Omari Ross New York Claire Sapan New York Peter Sarnoff New York Caroline Schultz New York Anthony Scotto New York Rachel Seidman New York Gabriella Shink New York Jacob Snyder New York Emily Spiera New York Pandora Spirakis New York Otis Streeter New York Katharine Sylvester New York Edmund Sylvester New York Eli Tamarkin New York Evan Tomchin New York Andrew Verbinnen New York Luca Vettori New York Oona Wallace New York Johanna Boyes North Merrick Rachel Blackley Oceanside Kristen Gallub Oceanside Emma Conlon Oyster Bay Clodagh Hanley Pearl River Courtney Mooney Pearl River Catherine Sellier Pelham Jordyn Axelrod Pittsford Matthew Ashenfarb Plainview Alana Cohen Pleasantville Jeffrey Kreisler Pleasantville Niha Azam Port Washington Fallon Seiden Port Washington Mikhyle Stein Pound Ridge

alumni Danielle Tuluca Michael Katzovitz Jaime Rodriguez Matthew Chestney Andrew Chestney Kathleen Byrne Delia Karamouzis Michael Spelfogel Brooke Rothberg Alana Weitz Samantha Goodman Nola Jenkins Cassie Katris Ruby Mann Alexa Dayan Annie Abrams Joshua Eng-Morris Ricardo Esteves Scott Graf Julie Katter Benjamin Langer Sophie Strauss Cameron Swift Riley Wood Emma Maltby Nile Abularrage William Adler Claire Coleman Marco Spodek Isabelle Schwartz Nicholas Olson Isabelle Anillo Allison Kahn Nicole Rapfogel Carly Saunders Lauren Slavin Dennis Lin Taryn Samet

Pound Ridge Purchase Queens Rhinebeck Rhinebeck Rockville Centre Rockville Centre Rockville Centre Roslyn Roslyn Roslyn Heights Rye Rye Rye Rye Brook Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Scarsdale Sleepy Hollow Stone Ridge Upper Brookville Waccabuc Westchester Weston White Plains Williamsville Woodbury Woodbury Woodbury Woodbury Yorktown Heights Yorktown Heights

NORTH CAROLINA Brooke Namboodri Sarah Pagan Nicolas Mathey-Andrews Joshua Blotnick Natalia Lutterman Alexa Armachain Colin Wiebe Louise Stewart Shannon Arnold Grace Turner Gabe Pohl-Zaretsky John Wilson IV

Cary Cary Chapel Hill Charlotte Charlotte Cherokee Durham Elkin Greensboro Raleigh Weaverville Wrightsville

OHIO Sarah Rogers Elise Jamison Rebecca Hoogwerf William Hix Christine Saleh Allison Truckenbrodt

Bexley Canfield Cleveland Heights Dayton Dayton Mason

oklahoma Haleigh Puckett Rachel Dow

Tulsa Tulsa

OREGON Maggie Hansen Iris Buckingham Evan Brandaw Tess Michaelson Isaac Sencer Analy Thi Natalie Valent Emma Weitzhandler Nolan DeHart Janet Sananixay

Lake Oswego McMinnville Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Salem Troutdale

pennsylvania David Miller Jami Gross Pamela Rosen Hannah Levin Matthew Jacobson Garrett Getlin Samantha Kupersmith Zara Sternberg Natalie West Molly Kind-Rubin Nathan Walborn Jessica Meyerson Thomas Smith Alison Borowsky Cara Miller Anton Smaliak Melissa Diamond Michelle Gross Nicole Martin Allison Russo Eric Smith Sofia Jenssen Sophie Siegel Brittneyann Cover Mykala Harris Priyanka Robinson Caroline Johnston Elizabeth Feldman Joseph McMahon Jenna Rosenbloom Nicholas Wechter Eric Rodriguez Emily Levin Elana Waldstein Tori Staley Natalie Wasserman Leah Sodowick Rachel Fein Sara Hyman Sophie Katz Maura Lavelle Adam Sokol

Allentown Bala Cynwyd Bala Cynwyd Berwin Blue Bell Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr Devon Doylestown Harrisburg Kennett Square Kennett Square Lafayette Hill Lafayette Hill Lafayette Hill Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Merion Station New Hope New Hope Northberth Penn Valley Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Phoenixville Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Radnor Rydal Rydal State College Villanova Washington Crossing Wayne Wynnewood Wynnwood Yardley Yardley

Rhode Island Julia Caffrey Emily Grady Emily Wright Colin Patch Tyler Bigelow Owen Foulkes Rachel Koller

East Greenwich East Greenwich Narragansett Providence Providence Providence Rumford

South Carolina Andre Coaxum Savannah Odum Brandon Kumar

Johns Island Ruffin Walterboro

South Dakota Ali Olson

Sioux Falls

Tennessee Laura Johnson Maggie Johnson Alyssa Herzog Jacob Woodman

Cleveland Cleveland Germantown Memphis

TeXAS Allie Arnett Pearce Boisvert Katherine Spencer Amanda Goldberg Steven Hester Kaitlyn Wilson Kayla Justice Danielle McDonald Jeffrey McDonald Lindsey McDonald

Austin Austin Austin Bellaire Bellaire Dallas Houston Houston Houston Houston

Taylor McGinnis Darci Papell Madison Edwards Meagan McCluskey

Houston Houston Stephenville Warren

UTAH Samantha Meyer Sayri Hui Shuo Suarez Nathan Zick-Smith

Park City Salt Lake City Salt Lake City

vermont Isabel Stewart Emma Langdon

Brattleboro Shelburne

VIRGINIA Mark Ashin Jessica Lopez Alexa Liberson Jeffrey Greenfield Max Sterling Alex Rappoport Annie Greenwood Patrick Greenwood Catherine Gurri

Arlington Dale City Great Falls Leesburg McLean Oakton Vienna Vienna Vienna

WASHINGTON Paige Johnson Jack Kornfeld John Ardissono Robert Ardissono, III Gregory Zacharia Preston Ballou Nicoline Bach Mia Lindheimer Ian Feichtmeir Paul Huddleston Jr Anthony Hutson Zachary Riley John Stinebaugh Malea Wells Alexandra Whelan Jessica Berge Christine Berge Larissa Severns

Bellevue Bellevue Bothell Bothell Edmonds Kirkland Medina Mercer Island Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Spokane Spokane Vancouver

Wisconsin Haley Nordeen Elizabeth Knothe Alexander Bastian Cole Strauss Abigail Berman Alex Fendrich Zachary Ott

La Crosse La Crosse Madison Mequon Milwaukee Milwaukee Somerset

International Participants Alix Dufosse Brussels, Belgium Miguel Pineda Schumacher La Paz, Bolivia Emilie Duchesne Calgary, AB, Canada Laura Grenon Mississauga, ON, Canada Alexa Luborsky North York, ON, Canada Mijal Vonderwalde Richmond, BC, Canada Claudia Coursol Saint-Bruno, QC, Canada Mackenzie Dickeson Summerland, BC, Canada Sarah Young Thornton, ON, Canada Jenna Stein Vancouver, BC, Canada Sebastian Vaillant Aix en Provence, France Guillaume Jacomin Paris, France Nicolas Kroegel Berlin, Germany Isabella Luino Milan, Italy Rachel Hatt Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan Charlotte Uden Tokyo, Japan Ian Lenk Hong Kong Krystal Sung Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Sofia Calder贸n Madrid, Spain Leila Quinodoz Cologny, Switzerland Tristan Ducor Geneva, Switzerland Anna Tobin Zug, Switzerland Gustavo Mezquita Caracas, Venezuela

Global Works 2013 Program Offerings All programs are for Grades 9-12.

Tuition does not include airfare. Group flights are available and a Global Works staff member accompanies the group from the departure city on every international group flight! Go to www.globalworkstravel.com or contact our office for group flight information and prices.

Cultural Exchange AND Service Adventure Program/Country

Session

Dates

Length

Tuition (does not include airfare)

group flight Departure

June 25 - July 20

26 days

$6,295

Los Angeles

1

June 24 - July 14

21 days

$4,695

Newark

2

July 10 - July 30

21 days

$4,695

Newark

Australia and New Zealand Costa Rica Fiji Islands

July 2 - July 23

22 days

$4,595

Los Angeles

Morocco

July 24 - August 6

14 days

$3,695

New York (JFK)

Nepal

July 17 - August 3

18 days

$3,995

Los Angeles

July 2 - July 27

26 days

$5,295

Los Angeles

June 28 - July 18

21 days

$3,995

Miami

2

July 22 - August 5

15 days

$3,495

Miami

1

June 22 - June 30

9 days

$2,695

No group flight

2

July 1 - July 15

15 days

$3,995

No group flight

July 2- July 22

21 days

$5,495

New York (JFK)

Dates

Length

Tuition (does not include airfare)

group flight Departure

June 27 - July 19

23 days

$4,995

Miami

June 29 - July 19

21 days

$4,895

Los Angeles

June 27 - July 11

15 days

$3,895

Newark

New Zealand and Fiji Islands Nicaragua

1

Puerto Rico Zambia, Botswana, S. Africa

Language Immersion AND Service Adventure Program/Country

Session

Argentina China Costa Rica (2-week)

1 2

Costa Rica (4-week) Ecuador Galapagos Add-On France Panama

July 16 - July 30

15 days

$3,895

Newark

June 28 - July 25

28 days

$5,295

Newark

July 5 - July 25

21 days

$4,595

Miami

July 26 - August 1

7 days

$1,695

July 1 - July 26

26 days

$6,895

Newark

1

June 24 - July 14

21 days

$3,995

Newark

2

July 16 - August 5

21 days

$3,995

Newark

Peru and Ecuador

June 28 - July 23

26 days

$6,295

Miami

Spain (4-week)

June 28 - July 24

27 days

$6,695

Newark

Spain (2-week)

July 10 - July 24

15 days

$4,395

New York (JFK)

Session

Dates

Length

Tuition (does not include airfare)

group flight Departure

July 5 - July 18

14 days

$3,995

Miami

1

June 22 - July 3

12 days

$2,795

Miami

2

July 18 - July 29

12 days

$2,795

Miami

Costa Rica Soccer

June 27 - July 11

15 days

$3,995

Newark

Costa Rica Surfing

July 1 - July 15

15 days

$4,195

Houston

Fiji Islands Surfing

June 25 - July 9

15 days

$3,695

Los Angeles

1

June 28 - July 12

15 days

$3,995

Miami

2

July 22 - August 5

15 days

$3,995

Miami

FOcus AND Service Adventure Program/Country

Brazil Soccer Costa Rica Pre-Business

Nicaragua Pre-Med / Public Health

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