Summer High School Programs in Europe

I went to MEI this summer and it was the best decision of my life. I met multiple new friends, created great relationships with everyone on the trip, and learned multiple things throughout my trip. Even though it was hard to want to do work every day as it was summer, all of the curriculum that was provided was interesting making us all want to learn and complete the assignments assigned to us. Mei is a great experience that I have recommended to many of my peers and would recommend to anyone. It really was a life-changing experience that I wish I could go back to.

The trip I was able experience with MEI academy has fully changed my world view. Learning about the history on other continents is something taught in school, but seeing first hand these monumental events was so impactful. I was able to see new countries, talk to new people, learn so much about the world, and really just develop my perspectives and knowledge. The community was so amazing on my group with great teachers and students. I would recommend this amazing experience to anyone who’s interested.

When you're jet lagged on the first day, and they just keep telling you that we are going to become a family and that this will be the experience of your life, you couldn't believe them less. But 30 days later a group of 42 are all crying on their last night together. And that pretty much sums up the bonds formed over such an incredible experience. I did mei 4 months ago and not a single day has passed where I don't think about the trip. About the friends made, the places we saw, the memories, the experiences the food. MEI changed my view on everything and I couldn't be more grateful!

This program really helped me grow as a person. This isn't because the program was good. In hindsight, I wouldn't spend my money on this, but I do think it changed me for the better. I made friends I will never forget, even now that I am home a month later. It was a great way to force growth out of myself, which is what I was looking for out of this trip.

I found the staff uncommitted. I often felt they were rushing us out of places like the Dachau concentration camp and the Sistine Chapel. When we went to the Pantheon, they weren't even aware it was free student admission and didn't encourage us to go in. I'm not sure why we'ren't doing lessons at this time or need to work on assignments. There was no way to contact staff other than Google chat, which is a little scary when you are out in the city and may need help. I think they were using it as more of a cheap vacation than actually wanting to be our teachers and mentors.

The hotels were also awful. Other than Verona, I had to share a bed in every location. They were pushed together (often unmovable) but had separate napkin-like sheets. I would say the hostel ranks second for the most comfortable bed. That's bad. Most of the time, there was minimal privacy, and I could not even go to the bathroom. There are also no real common spaces (where we couldn't go into each other's rooms at one point), so if you need to work on projects or want to spend time with one other person or even just not leave the hotel to hang out or work, you can't. You had to use cafes, which sometimes felt like a waste of money

The content of the course was great. I loved learning about the history of different locations and how the morning notes worked despite how intimidating it sounds to write 800/900 words.

Overall, it was a good experience that made me come back a better person, but if you are from Ontario, use a different school. This one targets rich teens from Alberta, avoiding their long exams.

I had the TIME OF MY LIFE on MEI! It was the perfect mix of fun adventure and schoolwork. This sparked the beginning of a whole new world of travel for me and seriously everyone should be learning through this program! I went on the summer trip and went to four countries and met my best friends who I still visit in another country TO THIS DAY!!!! It’s incredible and if you time things out right you will have the most incredible experience. Do homework at night in a cafe and on the bus, and otherwise adventure!

MEI Academy offers an unparalleled overseas educational experience. Their programs are academically rigorous, but strike a perfect balance of both providing a safe overseas learning experience with adventurousness and immersive cultural experiences. The educators are outstanding, with strong curricular backgrounds and attentiveness to the social-emotional needs of their students while overseas. The locations are amazing, and the accommodations are always situated within walking distance of many major historical sites. If you're looking for an uncompromising experience for a high-school aged student, this is THE Canadian-based overseas educational program.

My MEI was unreal! All of my teachers were very knowledgeable and put in so much effort for the student's success. The lectures and assignments were very interactive and like nothing I had ever experienced before. Throughout this trip, everyone became a family and I have gained lifelong friends and memories that I will cherish forever! The entire trip was a blast and I would 10/10 recommend this to any future students, who love to travel and want to push their education further.

So I was on the 2018 trek 1 and it was the most amazing experience of my life. I succeeded in my academics like I never would in regular school. You really become a family and enjoy the most beautifull places in the world! The teachers are amazing so helpful and so smart! No matter what your question is for school or personal they always have an answer. They also push students to always do their best and leave their influence and each and every student. The program also makes sure we visit any important sight possible. We not only see important monuments but we learn so much about them and that is priceless. So much more amazing to go and see the Eiffel Tower and learn about its significance right then and their rather than in a classroom.