Summer Abroad Information Session
Info Session via Zoom:
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Dates – August 2–September 8, 2024
Max Enrollment – 16
Prerequisites – No
Program Overview
Spend five weeks as an education intern in Chiang Mai, a beloved destination in the north of Thailand. In traditional Thai temple schools, students will serve as teachers’ assistants, actively participating in teaching, mentoring, homework assistance, lesson prep and, in some cases, after-school activities. Internship placements are customized according to each student’s experiences, career goals, interests, and skills. Outside the classroom, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Thailand’s culture and environment through planned excursions and optional visits to holy temples, street markets, national parks, and more. With its 700-year history and culture, Thailand offers an easygoing way of life, and students will enjoy mountain hikes, visiting hill tribe villages, taking Thai cooking classes, visiting an elephant sanctuary, and experiencing the kindness of the “Land of the Smiles.” Counts as 4 units of elective credit for Education Minor.
Program Contacts
Program Coordinator – Aspen Felt
Instructor – Sophia Mattingly
Program Highlights
Earn education units while interning as a teacher’s assistant in a traditional Thai temple school that serves under-resourced students.
Explore the “Land of the Smiles” on group excursions such as visiting an elephant sanctuary, hiking, and Thai cooking classes.
Experience the laid-back lifestyle and ubiquitous kindness that Thailand is known for.
Gain work experience and access to career and professional resources.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates – July 20–August 30, 2024- CANCELED
Max Enrollment – 15
Prerequisites – Yes (Spanish 3)
Career Area – Education
Program Overview
Spend six weeks as an education intern in San Jose, the dynamic capital of Costa Rica. Students will serve as teachers’ assistants alongside a permanent English teacher, or, in some cases, other teachers as needed. Students will actively participate in teaching, mentoring, homework assistance, classroom and lesson prep, and, in some cases, after-school activities. Internship placements are customized according to each student’s experiences, career goals, interests, and skills. Outside of the classroom you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle, culture, and stunning natural beauty through planned excursions and optional visits. Previous excursions have included a daytrip to a private wildlife preserve, a hike to the crater of Volcan Irazu, and an overnight trip to Arenal Volcan and La Fortuna Waterfall. Counts as 4 units of elective credit for Education Minor.
Program Contacts:
Program Coordinator – Aspen Felt
Instructor – Sophia Mattingly
Program Highlights
Earn Education units while interning as a teacher’s assistant in a private school or NGO in the dynamic capital of Costa Rica.
Gain work experience and access to career and professional resources.
Experience the laid-back “Pura Vida” lifestyle that Costa Rica is known for.
Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty on group excursions to a wildlife preserve, volcanoes, and waterfalls.
