This is my second semester with MEI as I’m doing the big year program and I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to get out of their comfort zone with a love of traveling. The growth that I have experienced on this journey of a lifetime, nothing from a classroom back home would ever come close to matching. You will be pushed out of your comfort zone and it will be hard, it isn’t a vacation it’s high school but the lessons you learned will help you for the rest of your life even if it’s just that independence being away from home for months. I think that these programs are perfect for anyone who is looking to learn about the world whilst being immersed in it from Hiroshima to Angkor Wat I think that this program will not only be a experience that I won’t forget but is a jumping off point for any traveling that I want to do in the future.

Mei spring semester was my favourite trip I’ve ever been on. The countries i saw and the people I met were just amazing. I was scared to leave my life behind for a few months but right when I got to Bangkok and met the group I wasn’t scared anymore I was excited. From the teachers to all the students this was the best trip of my life. I’ve made so memories that have stuck and will continue to stuck with me throughout time. The teaching was phenomenal. How they teach and make you learn is something every kid should have

My time away with MEI has been nothing but amazing. During my time on the spring term I have been able to challenge myself in so many ways like being in a new country with new people, but also learning in a completely new environment! One of my favourite things about this experience is the fact that you are learning about these significant events in history while being at the locations, this makes each thing you learn feel so surreal! I 11/10 recommend this experience to anyone who has a sense of adventure and is seeking learning beyond a typical school classroom!

MEI showed me how different the world is from the censored version we are fed. From the slums of Phnom Penh to the neon lights of Tokyo, I was living the contrast I was told wasn’t a thing. Joe, our teacher, one of the smartest people I know and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to learn even a small part of what he knows. I’m so glad I get to go back home knowing first hand the struggles of other people, past and present, that was sugarcoated in my 9th grade history textbook. Thank you so much MEI!!

I studied in Europe and Southeast Asia for my grade 12 year in 2022-2023. My experience with Mei academy re-defined my perspective on education but more importantly myself. The students and teachers pushed me out of my comfort zone which allowed me to see my core values and who I want to become. Studying subjects where they took place gave me the unique ability to draw conclusions and connections that the standard classroom setting can not provide. There is something so special about being thrown into a new place with random people who are united by a passion for travel and hunger for education. Now that I am in university I have begun to see the manifestation of the education I received. I am currently a social science and arts students and I have been able to apply much of the education I got with Mei to my university education. I have also seen a complete change in the way I conduct and express my opinions when in discussion based courses. Mei teachers stress the importance of being able to verbalize and support opinions. When speaking to large groups I often get complimented on how I engage and explain myself in a clear and straightforward way. I learnt that through Mei. I wholeheartedly believe Mei changed my life for the better and has pushed me to strive for the best version of myself in every aspect of my life. Mei is not just “school overseas” it is a program that first makes you look outward to the world (the education part) and then makes you look inward at yourself and reflect on who you are and how you can improve. If your on the fence about going to school with Mei trust me the three trips (Greece, Europe and Asia) I did with Mei were the most enlightening times in my entire life. If I could continue my education with Mei I would.

This experience is unlike anything you'll ever do. You can tell MEI International Academy has worked for over 25 years to find the perfect balance between education and travel. This program is not built for the weak. The dynamic environment keeps you on your toes and teaches you lessons that your peers don't learn in regular high school. MEI taught me to think critically, ask questions, and stand for ideas I feel passionately about. Joseph and Rita have created a beautiful odyssey, and I am grateful to be an alumna!

MEI International Academy was my second trip out of the country. I was looking for a different schooling experience and was able to join MEI. Touring Asia was the most insightful thing. From the places I saw and the people I met. Never was a day wasted! We kept busy and kept having fun. The teachers did a great job of changing groups and making sure we were familiar with all of the students. Although I am no longer on the trip, each day I have memories resurface that put a smile on my face. Mei in specific stood out from other programs because of the teachers. Each teacher showed care and interest in our learning abilities and were able to explain each assignment in a way we would understand. They were patient and reasonable. I LOVED IT

Nothing compares to the experiences and the friends I have made on the trip. This experience has made truly life-changing remarks and allowed me to explore aspects of our world that I did not think possible. From scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef to visiting the archeological sites of Angkor Wat, MEI is the perfect mix of travel and high-quality education. Throughout my travels, I have developed a far greater sense of work ethic, teamwork and leadership abilities. My teachers were willing to go above and beyond their jobs to ensure that every student fully utilized their full potential. Furthermore, the friends that I have made on the trip will leave a permanent imprint on my heart, never would I have thought that such talented individuals existed. I could not have asked for a better final semester.