A Note from the Director

As students move into their high school years, they enter the prime time for taking advantage of the many pre-college programs available to young people. Participating in stimulating summer programs is a wonderful way to build one's college portfolio while gaining more self-reliance and a stronger knowledge of an area of interest. While not all courses offer college credit, many provide the kind of unique experience which colleges like to see on an application.

The sheer number of programs available is astounding and the opportunities here and abroad are overwhelming. Sifting through all the information and finding the program that suits a particular student's needs is time consuming and confusing.

As my own children entered the high school years, I searched for meaningful programs for them. It was not an easy task and took hours of work. Each child was unique and required something quite different from the other. In the end, the study and service programs in which they participated had a profound influence on the way they now view the world and on the contributions they are making to it.

Educational Expeditions takes the stress out of finding the right enrichment program. Our recommendations are based on each student's interests and skill level, not on a select group of programs offered by any particular institution. Our goal is to find the opportunity that excites the student, stimulates the intellect, and enriches the soul.

Louise M. Bates
Director, Educational Expeditions