Image Credit: Valpraiso, Chile (Chile 2016 Trip)
Around the World in 180 Days
Travel at Episcopal includes both exchanges and curricular-based travel opportunities available throughout the academic year.
Exchange programs allow students to welcome students from other countries into their homes for a two-week period in the Fall and Winter. In the Spring or Summer, students from Episcopal stay in another country with a host family. This home-stay experience is immersive and gives the student the opportunity to deeply experience another culture. Language students have the opportunity to practice their language skills in a real-life setting. However, exchange travel opportunities are available for all Episcopal students.
Curricular-based travel is related to a course that students have taken or plan to take. These trips include a learning component. For instance, students who participate in a trip to Washington, D. C., have either taken or will take United States History or United States Government. And during the trip, students are able to learn more about topics beyond the courses offered in school.
Exchange programs allow students to welcome students from other countries into their homes for a two-week period in the Fall and Winter. In the Spring or Summer, students from Episcopal stay in another country with a host family. This home-stay experience is immersive and gives the student the opportunity to deeply experience another culture. Language students have the opportunity to practice their language skills in a real-life setting. However, exchange travel opportunities are available for all Episcopal students.
Curricular-based travel is related to a course that students have taken or plan to take. These trips include a learning component. For instance, students who participate in a trip to Washington, D. C., have either taken or will take United States History or United States Government. And during the trip, students are able to learn more about topics beyond the courses offered in school.
The Exchange Experience
Episcopal is currently partnered with several schools in other countries, allowing Episcopal students to participate in exchanges with foreign students from Spain, Chile, and France.
The Spanish Exchange with Colegio Bristol
This academic year (2018-2019), Episcopal hosted 13 students from Colegio Bristol from September 17, 2018, to September 27, 2018. The 2018-2019 scholastic year marks the sixth year that Episcopal has proudly honored this tradition.
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WHO?
You! Anyone can participate in the Spanish Exchange, regardless of background knowledge of the language or the culture. This activity is available to any Episcopal student that has an interest in learning the Spanish language and/or about the Spanish culture.
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WHAT?
The Spanish exchange allows for you and your family to host a Spanish exchange student and/or to travel to Spain. Students are free to participate in both of these enriching activities, or they may simply choose just one of them.
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WHERE?
In the fall, the Spanish students from Colegio Bristol will come to Episcopal and stay with Episcopal families for the one-week hosting period. Episcopal students have the opportunity to visit Colegio Bristol in Madrid, Spain, for two weeks in the spring.
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WHEN?
Spanish exchange students stayed with host families from September 17, 2018, to September 23, 2018. And Episcopal students travel to Spain from February 23, 2019, to March 8, 2019 (the second week of this visit is Mardi Gras Break).
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WHY?
Participating in the Spanish Exchange with Colegio Bristol allows for you to learn more about yourself, your interests, the world around you, and how you are involved in a larger global context. You are also able to teach others about your school, region, and country.
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At a Glance: Student Perspectives
Going to Spain was an amazing experience. It helped me make lifelong friends and experience an awesome culture. Through this trip, I chose my thesis topic. I also know that I want to continue studying Spanish in college. This exchange program broadened my world view and strengthened my academics.
— Mary Emerson Owen (Class of 2018), Trip Participant
Deciding to go to Spain was one of the best decisions I’ve made! I was immersed in the Spanish culture and my Spanish tremendously! Learning Spanish in the classroom and looking at pictures is so different than actually being in Spain and seeing how what you learned applies to everyday conversations! I made many fond memories that I will cherish for a long time.
— Hayley Gregoire (Class of 2020), Trip Participant
I fell in love when I first went to Madrid so I had to go back! Learning about the culture and history while being fully immersed was such a great experience. I plan to visit Spain again when I am in college.
— Cali Sabolik (Class of 2018), Trip Participant
Being immersed in the Spanish culture is eye-opening. Seeing Madrid and the surrounding areas is breathtaking, but living with a family that truly lets you experience the “real” Spain. I will forever be grateful for “Mi Familia” in Spain who opened the doors to me and treated me like one of their own.
— Ms. Nancy Calloway, Chaperone
Interested?
If you are interested in traveling to Spain during the spring of 2019, click on the buttons below for more specific information about the trip aspect of this program and any forms that need to be filled out in order to participate. A document with general guidelines for hosting foreign exchange students is included below so that you can learn more about the process. Even though the hosting period for the Spanish exchange has ended for this academic year (2018-2019), you can still read more about what responsibilities you might have if you are interested in hosting during another year. The parent letter provides specific details about trip expenses, possible itineraries for the trip, and due dates for payments. The application form linked below is a general form to apply for either Spanish student hosting and/or traveling to Madrid. Not all of this form will need to be completed if you are only going to participate in one part of this exchange program.
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The Chilean Exchange with Colegio Concepción San Pedro
This academic year (2018-2019), Episcopal coordinates with Colegio Concepción San Pedro de La Paz (CCSP) to host Chilean students during the early winter months of January and February and to organize a trip to Chile during the summer. The 2018-2019 scholastic year marks the fifth year that Episcopal has proudly honored this tradition.
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WHO?
The Chilean Exchange is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the culture of a unique South American country. The chance to participate is available to all Episcopal Upper School students.
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At a Glance: Student Perspectives
Traveling to Chile was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I never felt homesick, and the people were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend going to Chile.
— Riley Carmouche (Class of 2020), Trip Participant
I have hosted two Chilean students and have traveled to Chile three times. After hosting my first student, I instantly became intrigued by the culture, and I made a lifelong friend. Going to Chile was one of the most amazing experiences that I have had in my life, and I fell in love with the friendly environment and beautiful surroundings. Chile has become like a second home to me, and I am grateful to have three Chilean families that I will have lifetime connections with. I loved my experiences and travels to Chile so much that I went back a second time with the school, and this past summer, I returned for a third time with my mom and my brother so that I could share some of the experiences that I have had with them. My experiences with both hosting and traveling have excelled my Spanish and also my interest in the Spanish language and culture.
— Maia Adams (Class of 2020), Trip Participant
Interested?
If you are interested in hosting a Chilean student in Winter 2019 or traveling to Chile during Summer 2019, click on the buttons below for more specific information about the trip aspect of this program and any forms that need to be filled out in order to participate. A document with general guidelines for hosting foreign exchange students is included below so that you can learn more about the process. The parent letter provides specific details about trip expenses, possible itineraries for the trip, and due dates for payments. The application form linked below is a general form to apply for either Chilean student hosting and/or traveling to Madrid. Not all of this form will need to be completed if you are only going to participate in one part of this exchange program.
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Curricular-Based Travel
In the past, Episcopal teachers and students have embarked on tours of Western Europe (London, Paris, and Rome) as well as specific trips to Ireland, England and Scotland, and Rome.
Rome Classics Tour
(Image Credit: https://www.rayburntours.com/media/10135/rome-header.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1347&height=404)
Close Up Washington, D. C. Trip
Save the Dates!
2018-2019 Travel Calendar