This was an outstanding program for my 17 year old daughter and the 4 friends she went with. The ability to experience other countries, cultures, and history broadened her horizons and allowed her to grow academically and personally in an independent way. The way the program was structured, fostered all students attending to meet new people and bond as a group. She was able to explore new cities in a safe supervised way and still spread her wings to be independent.

The teachers were wonderful updating the program Instagram numerous times a day so parents could live vicariously through their children. I loved seeing everything they were doing from the perspective of what the educators saw the students achieving. The teachers were passionate about the subjects they were teaching the students and my daughter learned far more than she ever would have on a recreational trip to Europe. As a teacher myself I was so impressed with the professionalism and skill of the teachers attending.

The cost was worth every penny and sometimes I couldn’t believe everything they were able to do with what we paid. We ensured our daughter worked her part time job to pay for part of her trip which was an important learning experience too. I highly recommend this trip for a bright, hardworking, and curious student.

If you are thinking about going on an MEI trip DO IT!!! I met people that caused me to think that maybe the world isn’t doomed. The teachers taught me more about myself, life, and academics than I have learned in any single YEAR of high school. I took an English course but I learned about philosophy, world cultures, and history too. The price may seem daunting but if you really break it down, it’s quite a deal. You see everything you could want to see, the hotels are all amazing (location and hospitality), the food is amazing, and you get more than what you paid for in the course. 1000/10 recommend! Don’t be scared just do it, it will change your life.

MEI Academy has undoubtedly changed my life. This was my second trip with the academic academy, and my expectations were once again exceeded. Working with teachers so dedicated to their job was refreshing and extremely beneficial to my experience. Travelling overseas as a student may be nerve-wracking, however MEI Academy places great significance on the health and safety of each student. The world really is our classroom and I have found it to be the most effective learning environment. Imagine sitting down for a lesson about ancient Greece just outside the Acropolis- there is simply no better way to learn. I will forever cherish the lessons I learned and the friendships I gained this past summer.

I had an amazing experience in Greece with MEI. All the teachers were genuinely interested in our wellbeing and making sure we all had an enjoyable experience. All the places that we stayed at were amazing and well set up and you could clearly see all the planning that went into our trip. Not once did I feel uneasy or unsafe. I can confidently say that I grew both as a student and a person on this trip. I actually really enjoyed all of our assignments and lessons and felt as though they really fit the places we were visiting. The people were great and I will cherish the memories that I made on this trip for many years to come!

The decision to partake in an MEI trip was one of the best I have ever made. I pushed myself academically, made life-long friends, and learned how to live away from home, all the while having a great time! The instructors pushed us to exceed our self perceived limits, yet were extremely welcoming and friendly. No classroom will ever beat learning about history where the events actually occurred. It was an experience that I will absolutely never forget.

This trip was amazing! I had three incredible and intelligent teachers who really cared. They taught me more in 35 days than in three years of high school. I have always loved history and MEI gave me a place to learn about it where it actually took place with other people who were equally as interested. More than that I was able to meet great friends who I will have for a lifetime and made memories I will always cherish.

MEI academy has opened up my eyes to the world around me and taught me so many things. Academically, this program has pushed me to dig deeper in readings, and even when studying history and culture. In my studies, I now grasp details and focus on their purpose, which opens up so many new opportunities for opinions and theories. Secondly, I developed so many valuable skills and personality traits that I never imagined I would. Independence is the biggest thing, travelling for 5 weeks and personally being responsible for all your belongings sounds expected. However, you learn to become so aware and dependable, I could never have learned it a better way than just through experience and making mistakes. At MEI academy, you are also constantly surrounded with social opportunities because you are living with friends and other students, I learned lots about balancing school and social life and this will help me when I head to university in the fall. Finally, I learned the importance of being yourself and being kind to everyone around you. On trips such as this you do not want to waste time being shy or reluctant, because you will want that time back once your comfortable with each other. Overall, this experience exceeded my expectations and after hearing all my stories, my younger sister Jazmine has now signed up for a trip this summer!