Experiment Blogs Archive

France: Fine Arts & Photography

July 24, 2018

France: Fine Arts and Photography – Homestay

We arrived in Les Baux de Provence not knowing what to expect. We were greeted warmly by our host families who were patient as we attempted to piece together sentences in French. With their incredible support it didn’t take long for us to feel at home. Group picture “THIS PAST…

Hunter Horton

Ecuador: The Galapagos Islands & the Andes Program Stories

July 24, 2018

Ecuador – Baños and Ahuano

This week we visited Baños and Ahuano, near the Amazon. At Baños we visited Pailón del diablo waterfall. It was absolutely breathtaking. We also rode a cable car, which granted us gorgeous 360 degree views. Another great activity included horseback riding. We galloped towards the mountain to visit volcanic springs.…

Hunter Horton

Thailand: From Ancient Temples to Bangkok

July 24, 2018

Thailand – group 1 The homestay experience

Homestay Blog - by Njari Our home stay was full of rained out activities which led to a lot of improvising on the leaders’ part, lots of bugs, foreign food and cold showers, but most importantly fun. We had an amazing time in the village and with our individual host…

Hunter Horton

Program Stories Vietnam: Ecology & Conservation

July 24, 2018

Reflections of Vietnam – Week 2

The days go by so slowly, but the weeks fly past. That seems to be the general consensus of our group when it comes to this trip. So much is packed into one day, that it seems like our guides slow time down to make it happen. Yet as I…

Hunter Horton

Thailand: From Ancient Temples to Bangkok

July 24, 2018

Thailand – Group 2- Chiang Mai refections

Chiang Mai was the perfect place to begin immersion into Thai culture. We spent our first few days at Chiang Mai University where we took language classes and learned about the history of Thailand and Buddhism. My favorite part of our first week in Chiang Mai was the Doi Suthep…

Hunter Horton

Japan: Language & Culture Program Stories

July 24, 2018

Second Week in Japan (Group 1)

7/8 - Liam Today was our free day. Upon waking up this morning, we were tired from our previous day with the Hokkaido University students and then our trek through Mt. Moime's observatory platforms. We scrabbled out of bed, grabbed our nigiri and headed to Sapporo station for breakfast. Marshall,…

Hunter Horton

Italy: Italian Language & Culinary Training Program Stories

July 24, 2018

Italy: Moments like these…

Santa Margherita Ligure...Genova...we have arrived in Italy! Ciao i ragazzi! Italy has been so much fun and I hope to come back and explore some time in the future. Seagulls are singing and waves are washing and pulling rocks in. Moments like these make you realize how much there is…

Hunter Horton

Program Stories United Kingdom: Journalism & Media

July 24, 2018

Impressions of the UK

A few Experimenters had a late start to the day after waking up late. Today EIL would be walking around London and seeing the city, some for the first time. We walked through Leicester Square and browsed a few shops. UK Pride was happening on the same day so many…

Hunter Horton

France: Cultural Disovery Program Stories

July 24, 2018

France: Regional Cultures – Homestay Farewells (Group 2)

The following is a poem/skit and a rap that the students wrote to describe their experience with their homestays, to highlight some of the challenges faced and wisdom gleaned, and to poke fun at their communication gaffes during the experience. It was presented in front of their host families at…

Hunter Horton

Japan: Language & Culture

July 24, 2018

Japan Language and Culture – group 2- Reflections

Dear Loved Ones of the JAL2 Experimenters, We hope this message finds you, and that it finds you well. It is hard to believe that almost three weeks ago we were meeting for the first time— about to embark on a truly extraordinary Journey. Throughout these past few weeks,…

Hunter Horton

France: Fine Arts and Photography – Homestay

Ecuador – Baños and Ahuano

Thailand – group 1 The homestay experience

Reflections of Vietnam – Week 2

Thailand – Group 2- Chiang Mai refections

Second Week in Japan (Group 1)

Italy: Moments like these…

Impressions of the UK

France: Regional Cultures – Homestay Farewells (Group 2)

Japan Language and Culture – group 2- Reflections

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