Journeys in Learning Beyond the Classroom

 

Our son, Jack, had a great experience in a summer Spanish program thanks to Educational Expeditions. He feels more confident in his ability to speak
Spanish and he had a lot of fun, too.  We had searched the internet and
asked educators for recommendations but you were the only one who found
exactly what our son needed.  Not only did he receive credit for the course,
he is contemplating a second summer there. Thanks for your expert help.

Margaret Shaffner
Highlands, North Carolina

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Educational Expeditions introduced us to an internship on Capitol Hill specially designed for high school students. Louise Bates visited the program to make sure it was a good match for our son. After an educational and fun internship in Congressman Jerry Forbes’ office, our son capitalized on the experience by using the internship as material for his college essays, and also discovering that he wants to major in Political Science at Davidson College.

Julie Grover
Parent
Richmond, VA

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Educational Expeditions helped my son find a summer program that focused on his talents in theater. The director, Louise Bates, visited several programs in New York before making a recommendation on what would be best for Evan. In addition, she did all the paperwork. Evan was accepted in the program of his choice within one week of applying.

Lacy Williams
Parent
Richmond, VA

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Mrs. Bates’ Summer Opportunity Workshop at the University of Richmond helped me focus on the connection between the college admissions and what you do in the summer. This summer I am looking forward to participating in a community service project in the Southwest.

Parker Rankin
St. Christopher’s School

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We had a great summer studying French in the South of France thanks to the help of Educational Expeditions. It made us feel better that Mrs. Bates had previously visited our program.

Cati Bray and Alexandra Wurlitzer
Ashland, VA
St. Catherine's School

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Participating in a community service program at Tanglewood, home of the Boston Symphony, strengthened my interest in music composition. I later returned to Tanglewood as a student and then as a fellow. Pursuing my musical interests in the summer helped me decide on my college major and career choice.

Mason Bates
Graduate Columbia/Juilliard Joint Program
PHD candidate at Berkeley

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Working with American Indians in South Dakota was a great experience. It helped me realize there are many cultures and needs within our own country.

Steve Clement
Richmond, VA
St. Christopher's School