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The best way to understand culture and language is to experience another country. There are countless opportunities for you to travel abroad and experience first hand what we mean. LHS students have been all over the world, including Québec, Africa, China, Europe, Latin America, etc.
Costa Rica
Emma Reim ('09) and Lauren Lynch ('09 and not pictured) volunteered in rural Costa Rica for 6 weeks during the summer of 2007 with the AMIGOS de las Américas program.
Northern Europe
Jessica Rodgers ('10) and friends in Amsterdam on a trip through several northern european countries with the People to People: Student Ambassadors Program.
France
Mme Sylvestre takes her French students to France every fourth summer. See more pictures.
Africa
Sara Forster ('07) volunteered in Africa with Cross-Cultural Solutions.
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2009 Trip to Spain
See Sra. Anderson in room 205 if you are interested in traveling to Spain during spring break 2009.
Dominican Republic
Victoria Graf ('09) and local friends in the Dominican Republic. Tori volunteered in a rural community for 8 weeks during the summer of 2007 with the AMIGOS de las Américas program.
Summer Programs
Below are links to some programs available to high school students.
Host an Exchange Student
Another good cross-cultural experience is to host an exchange student from overseas.
Students from the Barcelona area of Spain come to southeastern CT every year in late June and stay for 4 weeks. If you are interested in hosting an exchange student, please read the announcement and frequently asked questions, and then email Mr. Jannke with further questions.
Other options for hosting include:
Honduras
Rudy Fidrych ('08) and local friends in Honduras. Rudy volunteered in a rural community for 6 weeks during the summer of 2007 with the AMIGOS de las Américas program.
Mexico
Emily Abbott ('07) went to Mexico to train youth leaders with the AMIGOS de las Américas program.
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