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A Revolutionary Summer Study Abroad Program for High Schoolers Hits Houston

How to Win a Scholarship to See The World and Create Positive Change Back Home

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Experiments are about discovery and trying new things. This is at the heart of The Experiment in International Living, a life-changing study abroad program for high schoolers.

Now, Houston students have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to an Experiment program.  Cultural immersion meets educational enrichment built on student-centered learning that’s experiential and rooted in reflection — all in a foreign country. This highly respected program has more than 85 years of experience empowering students to develop valuable skills while engaging with communities overseas and applying lifelong lessons to their home communities.

The flagship program of World Learning Inc., The Experiment is holding a Global Essay Competition in Houston. Five students will be awarded $2000 scholarships based on their entry.

Submissions for the scholarship are due by Wednesday, January 15.

To apply for a scholarship, students must answer two essay prompts. The first prompt is about the challenges of a rapidly changing world, such as coping with mass migration, environmental issues, technological advancements, and growing global connectivity. The Experience seeks thoughtful and well-written essays from the next generation of young leaders determined to find solutions to these challenges and communicate new ideas.

In addition, students must identify how they would benefit from the program, the challenges they expect to face and the ways they hope to grow.

The remaining portions of the application are due before Friday, January 30, and include the online application, list of top three program choices, applicant profile, short answers, letter of reference and host family letter.

Opening a New World

The Experiment is built around a variety of destinations and themes. The carefully curated destinations are far-flung and inviting, encompassing many countries, from Tanzania for African Cultures and Landscapes; to South Korea’s program in Peace building and Modern Culture; to Community Service and the Great Outdoors in Argentina.

Students’ lives have been transformed by The Experiment in ways they never expected. Isamar traveled to Mexico for Marine Biology from the Caribbean to the Baja Peninsula.

“From the rainy excursions in Mexico City, to the cave snorkeling in Cozumel, this trip was filled with experiences I’ll remember for a lifetime! It cultivated a desire for more knowledge of cultures and has instilled a value for people and relationships,” he says.

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Students can choose from 21 programs in 16 countries on 5 continents this summer.

Theo spent time in Costa Rica studying Biodiversity, Ecology and Sustainability. “I came onto the program expecting to learn about Costa Rica and about the Spanish language. I  gained so much more,” he says.

“There was a homestay portion with a Costa Rican family. While the concept of living with another family felt intimidating initially, I found it to be the most rewarding part of the journey. My family taught me so much,” he adds.

Students benefit from a new way of learning, seeing, and thinking about the world. The Experiment encourages confidence, while acknowledging students may be nervous about the prospect of traveling far from home and encountering new situations.

While abroad, students are never alone. The program’s comprehensive structure protects the mental and physical well being of participants before, during and after the program. Highly vetted, expertly trained support staff is there to help 24/7.

“It is the type of experience that positively impacts students for the rest of their lives.”

For more information about the Houston Essay Competition and to enter, click here.

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