The Experiment follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for social distancing during our programs this summer. Participants will be required to wear a mask when they are not alone in their rooms. Participants will also be expected to follow social distancing…
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…
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…
February 5, 2021
What can I expect from The Experiment as my program approaches?
The Experiment team will be in close contact with enrolled families as we plan for your program, and prior to your departure we will share the most current COVID-19 considerations, information, and expectations pertaining to your destination. Feel free to give us a call—we are happy to answer your questions!
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…
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…
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…
Yes, The Experiment asks enrolled participants to submit a copy of your first dose of COVID-19 vaccination by May 15, 2021, and your second vaccine dose by June 5, 2021. The Experiment also requires participants and parents/guardians to sign our Assumption of Risk form before travel. Your admissions counselor will…
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…
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…
