The summer of 1939 marked a turning point in world history—and in Jocelyn Gutchess’ life. In June of that year, Gutchess traveled with a small group of college students to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with The Experiment in International Living on an adventure that took her group to the heart of the growing conflict in [...]
Video: The Experiment in Tanzania
Zachary Halaschak spent his summer traveling with the Experiment to Tanzania. Like many Experimenters, Halaschak was most nervous about living with a Tanzanian family that spoke no English. Yet during his first night in the village of Stahabu, his Tanzanian host parents gave up their bed so that Halaschak would feel more at home. “This [...]
The Answer to Our Language Quiz
Last week, we asked you to test your language knowledge with a quiz. あなたは日本で日本語を勉強します。 On which Experiment program can you study the language in the sentence above? The answer is Japan: Japanese Language and Cultural Adventure. This four-week program allows you to be immersed in Japanese language and culture through a combination of classroom instruction, [...]
Test Your Language Knowledge
Most Experiment in International Living programs provide participants with some exposure to the language of the host country. This exposure may come in the form of an introduction to basic words and phrases during orientation; hearing and practicing the language with homestay families and other host country residents; and, on a few programs, formal language [...]
Spotlight on Experiment Group Leaders!
Beginning in the summer of 2013, every group of participants on an Experiment program will be accompanied by two group leaders. Experiment group leaders are responsible adults who support Experimenters throughout the programs. Group leaders oversee program logistics and facilitate learning and reflection. Above all, group leaders make it their priority to maximize the safety [...]
Scholarships and Financial Aid for Experiment Summer Abroad Programs
The Experiment is committed to helping high school students from a diversity of backgrounds experience immersive cross-cultural programs through a variety of need-based scholarships. There’s still time to apply for financial aid for a summer 2013 Experiment program, but the April 1 deadline is approaching fast. We encourage you to apply now! Scholarship Overview Experiment [...]
Searching for Words in the Navajo Nation
Kathleen Kaisla traveled to the Navajo Nation with The Experiment in International Living in the summer of 2012. Below, Kathleen describes a realization she came to during her summer. By Kathleen Kaisla It is not easy to put something as intangible as the connections made by human beings into words. I have never found that [...]
A Tribute to My Experiment Host Mother: Evi Gilles 1920–2013
By Experimenter David A. Murdoch, Esq. David was an Experimenter to Germany in 1961 and is Chair Emeritus of the World Learning Board of Trustees. Last month his Experiment host mother, Evi Gilles, passed away at the age of 92. In the tribute below, David describes the profound relationships he established with her and five generations [...]
New Fellowship Opportunity for Experiment in International Living Alumni
The parent organization of The Experiment in International Living, World Learning, has announced the creation of the Advancing Leaders Fellowship to provide alumni with training, resources, and support to implement original social innovation projects. The fellowship is open to alumni of all World Learning programs, including The Experiment in International Living. The nine-month program will [...]
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