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February 5, 2021

What is The Experiment planning for summer 2022?

For summer 2022, The Experiment will relaunch students into the world in a robust way as we have for 88 years with even more innovative and impactful programs across the globe. And thanks to a broad coalition of partners and funders, we are able to recruit the most promising young leaders…
faqs-covid-19
February 5, 2021

How does The Experiment decide when it is safe for a program to take place during a period where there might be heightened risk of COVID-19?

The Experiment and World Learning use a variety of monitoring sources and rely on a risk committee, chaired by the director of security, to comprehensively evaluate risk. Key resources for monitoring risk include daily Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) news summaries, International SOS risk alerts, global and local news sources, local…
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February 5, 2021

I’m an international student. Should I be worried about not being allowed into my trip destination country or out of my country of residence?

If a student who resides outside of the U.S. is unable to participate in one of our programs, because their government prohibits them from leaving their home country or because the program host country government prohibits them from entering, The Experiment will give a 100% refund up to May 29, 2021. If there is still…
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February 5, 2021

What additional program costs should I anticipate?

Experiment program tuition covers all scheduled program activities published on your program itinerary, lodging, and three meals per day. Program tuition does not include international airfare and you will need to book and purchase your international flight to/from the program location. You should anticipate personal spending money of between $300-600…
faqs-covid-19
February 5, 2021

How to I get access to the COVID-19 vaccination?

The Experiment and World Learning do not determine who has access to the COVID-19 vaccine. You should follow your state and local government officials and guidelines to determine if and when you can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Please note that currently administered vaccines are only available to those 16 years…
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February 5, 2021

When should I purchase my international flight?

The Experiment will not offer group flights for summer 2021 programs due to changes in airline booking policies during the pandemic. We will provide an arrival date and time window to support your flight selection. We will have in country staff and group leaders present to meet your arriving international…
faqs-covid-19
February 5, 2021

Will my program have a homestay this summer?

Experiment programs will not have homestays this summer due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Your Experiment program will continue to be intimately connected to host communities through service projects and other home hospitality focused program activities with student peers and local families. The Experiment follows the Centers for Disease Control…