Summer 2023 Participant
I found the variety of experiences most rewarding. We got to experience so many parts of London, with a visit to so many subcultures within London. With all this, you get a deep dive into the history of the city and the depth of the arts, culture, music, etc. It's a very immersive two weeks.
Summer 2024 Participant
I liked understanding my initial discomfort as a challenge zone, because it helped me understand that new experiences can be uncomfortable at first and still very rewarding. My initial resistance to certain experiences were not inherently bad, but something for me to reflect upon. Looking at my experience through this lens only made me want to try more new things!
Summer 2024 Participant
My favorite part about this program was the group discussions that we had. We were able to experience cultures first hand, and then discuss with the class later that day or the next. These group discussions allowed me to formulate and voice my opinion about difficult topics. Furthermore, they helped form my perspective of the world through listening to other classmate's thoughts and perspectives.