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  • Portugal
    • Lisbon
Length
2 - 4 weeks
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Cultural Immersion Study Abroad
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Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Timeframe
Summer
Language
Portuguese

Pricing

Price Details
Program fee includes all lodging, meals, activities, conferences, in-country transportation, health insurance, experienced group leaders, and 24-hour on-call support. Excludes international airfare. 
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare
Nov 17, 2021
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About Program

Earn college credit and develop career-building skills while living and learning in the 2020 European Green Capital, Lisbon. Learn how Portugal is addressing environmental challenges through conservation projects, sustainable agriculture production, resource management, and environmental justice practices.

Through lectures and discussions, excursions, and immersive practices, you will learn about sustainability and conservation, sustainable agriculture production, resource management and environmental good practice, and innovative use of renewable energy and its impact on sustainable economic growth.

On excursions to the ancient university town Coimbra and the coastal city Porto, you will see impacts of climate change and compare conservation projects, sustainable agriculture production, resource management, and environmental justice practices.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with The Experiment in International Living for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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city overlook with stone barrier, many buildings and water in distance
rolling hills and mountains with wind turbines in the distance
Egg tart, traditional Portuguese dessert, pastel de nata. Azulejo tile background
wide city scene of Porto with many colorful buildings next to water
a sunny scene of solar panels in an open field
Yellow vintage tram on the street in Lisbon, Portugal

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Diverse identities and experiences are essential to intercultural exchange. We are committed to recruiting and supporting participants of the broadest socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of any high school exchange program in the world.
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Diverse identities and experiences are essential to intercultural exchange. We are committed to recruiting and supporting participants of the broadest socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of any high school exchange program in the world.
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Impact 🌎

Environmental sustainability is a key component of all programs. Participants minimize their environmental footprint by using public transit, eating local food, and participating in community service projects in collaboration with, and according to, the needs of local communities.
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Social and environmental responsibility is more critical now than ever. We are committed to delivering programs that support and are respectful of the diverse communities and ecosystems that host our programs.

Our programs are developed in close consultation with local and international partners and with a critical understanding of the communities and regions we visit.
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Program Highlights

  • Earn three college credits through The Experiment’s accredited partner institution, School for International Training.
  • Analyze environmental crises, human well-being, and the connection between a green economy and sustainable consumption and production.
  • Learn through lectures and discussions, excursions, and immersive practices.

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About The Experiment in International Living

The Experiment is the most respected provider of international exchanges for high school students. For 90 years, we have empowered young people to step off the beaten path, experience the world as a classroom, and develop the skills they need to solve the challenges of tomorrow. Gain a deeper understanding of the world as you launch your...

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