Connect virtually with high school students across the U.S. and Latin America! Understand the climate crisis in communities around the world, complete a final project that proposes a solution, and develop leadership and intercultural communication skills.
Certificate
Community Service
Leadership
Sustainability
Designed to connect hundreds of young people across the United States with peers in the Latin America (LATAM) region, such as Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
The Experiment Digital Climate Change and the Environment prepares participants to be more civically engaged and lead change. This fully funded eight-week virtual experience teaches high school students to understand the climate crisis in communities around the world and complete a final project that proposes a solution for the climate crisis.
Students come away from the program with:
The Experiment Digital, a pioneer in virtual exchange programming, launched in 2016. Our programs draw upon best practices in experiential learning accumulated over decades of Experiment programming. Launched initially to connect Experimenters with students in countries where travel and traditional programs were not possible, The Experiment Digital Climate Change and the Environment now provides a critical outlet for global intercultural exchange.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion, access to the U.S. Department of State’s International Alumni Network, unique project funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of State, and a $400 scholarship toward participation in one of The Experiment in International Living’s summer 2026 programs around the world.
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The application for The Experiment Digital Climate Change and the Environment is opening soon.
Please join our upcoming information session with our staff about the program!
The Experiment Digital Climate Change and the Environment retains The Experiment’s longstanding model of experiential learning and emphasis on forming meaningful relationships and moves it into the virtual space. Using popular digital platforms for teens like Canvas, Padlet, Flipgrid, and Zoom, our virtual program model gives young people the opportunity to build international friendships online. Peer-to-peer engagement, combined with carefully designed activities, allows students to learn from one another and develop knowledge and attitudes that foster cultural understanding.
Virtual exchanges diversify the learning experience through accessible digital means, enabling an increasing number of young people to enjoy a meaningful intercultural experience as part of their education.
Experiential Learning Online
Safe and Intimate Small Group Spaces
Program for Youth Led by Youth
Robust Curriculum to Prepare Future Digital Citizens
The Experiment Digital Climate Change and the Environment community is split into smaller groups or “Neighborhoods” and are led by Digital Community Facilitators and Digital Peer Mentors. Within those neighborhoods are smaller groups called “Families.”
The Experiment Digital includes four modules, each two weeks long, and includes various activities, discussions, and tasks—some completed independently and others in a team, with family, or neighborhood groups.
Module 1: Causes of Climate Change
Module 2: Climate Impacts
Module 3: The Extractive Economy & Climate Campaigns
Module 4: Empowerment for a Sustainable Present and Future
You are eligible to apply if you:
*Internet support may be available upon request.
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One of the most valuable things I learned from The Experiment Digital was that everyone has the ability to help their community, no matter how big or small it is.
ELAINE, The Experiment Digital alum
Djamila is a 2019 digital facilitator and master’s student from Algeria. Prior to serving as a facilitator, Djamila was a mentee in the Maharat Mentorship program with World Learning. She also serves as a communication manager for a community project that aims to help university students who live far from their homes during the school year to eat healthier and save more money.
“I believe that one thing I gained from being a part of the program is the people whom I had the chance to meet. In one way or another, they all left an impact on me. Some taught me lessons and gave me guidance; some inspired me and some I even learnt from their mistakes. By the end of the program, I found myself having a whole new group of friends from different countries and backgrounds with whom I am still in touch with today.”
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