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UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEYS
School vacations are both a time to take a break from routines and an opportunity to move beyond the classroom and explore life through experience. Brighton international programs are tailored for high school students who want to take advantage of spring and summer break to travel with people their own age, develop fluency in foreign languages, and experience new places and cultures in ways that move beyond tourism.
This summer, we hope you’ll do more than visit another country. We invite you to sit down to breakfast with your Spanish family, spend an afternoon planting trees with Costa Rican school children, or learn to surf off the coast of Biarritz with new friends from around the US. These are the kinds of daily experiences that bring busy lives back into perspective, develop confidence and turn a summer trip into an unforgettable, life-changing journey.
Compare Brighton travel and study abroad programs with even less complete trips costing $1,500-$3,000 more, and you’ll discover that Brighton programs are the best value in summer study abroad.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL IN SPAIN
Madrid, Granada, Ronda,
Barcelona
MADRID
All of Brighton’s Spanish immersion programs in include three nights in
Madrid and transportation to and from the program location by train or private coach. Each day features a full schedule of visits, free time to explore independently, and special evening events. Highlights of our exploration of the capital include the Palace Real, the
Pardon
Museum , the
Reyna
Sofia
Museum , Plaza Mayor, an Open-air bus tour,
Retire
Park , and the Plaza del Sol.
Granada —The Andalucian Experience
Granada is beautifully situated between the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the fertile farmlands of the Vega de Granada that stretch out at its feet—an ideal location from which to explore Andalucía and the nearby Costa del Sol. This ancient city is home to ’s greatest monument of Moorish culture, the
Alhambra
Palace and the historic Albaicín quarter where daily language courses are held. Though this 18-day homestay program is our most compact language immersion itinerary in Spain, a visit to the capital of Madrid, a weekend trip to the Costa del Sol, two weeks of language courses and a full schedule of activities and tours add up to a remarkably comprehensive and immersive Spanish experience.
Ronda—The Enchanted City
Even for Spaniards, Ronda is a particularly magical place. The city sits perched like a vision atop a sheer cliff 300 feet above the Andalucían plains. Its central location just above the
Costa del Sol makes Ronda a wonderful location from which to explore the great cities, mountains, countryside and resort beaches of Andalucía. Featuring four weeks of homestay immersion and 80 hours of Spanish instruction provided by the
University of
Malaga , Ronda is
Brighton ’s most comprehensive Spanish language program. It’s the ideal location for those students who want to combine a fun summer adventure with a program that guarantees maximum gains in confidence and fluency in Spanish. An optional afternoon AP tutorial program is an added attraction for students planning on sitting for the AP Spanish exam. One year of previous Spanish study is required for this program.
Granada to
Barcelona —A Spanish Odyssey
This second extended session of Brighton’s language immersion program in Granada features a third week of homestay immersion and Spanish courses, weekend travel to the Costa del Sol and Sevilla and a five-day travel extension to and
Barcelona . Our visit to Madrid and three weeks of Spanish immersion and exploration in Andalucía provide the ideal primer for this final week of travel up the Mediterranean coastline, along the "
Orange
Blossom
Coast " of del Azahar. For students who want it all, this program offers a truly comprehensive Spanish experience—a chance to explore the capital, an immersive language program and homestay, visits and activities throughout Andalucia, and an unforgettable final week traveling with friends.
LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND TRAVEL IN FRANCE
Paris, St. Malo, Biarritz, Montpellier,
Cannes
PARIS
All of Brighton’s French immersion programs include three nights in
Paris and transportation to and from the program location by TGV bullet train. Each day features a full schedule of visits, free time in interesting quartiers, and special evening events. Highlights include visits to the
Eiffel
Tower , the Champs Elysées,
Orsay & Louvre
Museums , Arc de Triomph, Latin Quarter, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, the
Pompidou
Center , and an Illuminated Seine River Cruise.
Montpellier—the warmth of southern France
Montpellier is one of the world’s great university towns. More than 60,000 students live and study in
Montpellier , where the average age is just 25 and nearby beaches offer a "Mediterranean" college experience. It is Brighton’s most urban location in
—recommended for students looking for a mid-size city with plenty of shopping, entertainment options, and urban bustle along with close proximity to Mediterranean beaches. French classes in
Montpellier are offered for students at all levels, from beginning to advanced.
St. Malo—the heart of the
Brittany coast
St. Malo is without question one of
’s most charming coastal cities. During the summer months, it is a popular holiday destination for French families attracted by the city’s striking beauty, wide sandy beaches and mild summer weather. The streets of the historic walled city, lined with shops and café terraces, bustle with shoppers and street performers, and the broad ramparts that circle the city offer up unbelievable views of the coast.
St. Malo is recommended for students who have studied French for at least one year and who want to complement their French classes and homestay with extensive travel. Medieval Rennes, the turn-of-the century charm of Dinard, the Mont St. Michel, the Normandy landing beaches and a fantastic weekend traveling through the
Loire
Valley make this
Brighton ’s most varied itinerary.
Cannes—the lure of the Côte d’Azur
During the sunny summer months, vacationers from around the world are attracted to
Cannes for its sandy beaches, lively town center and the chic hotels and boutiques that line the famous Croisette. As Brighton’s largest summer campus,
Cannes offers the greatest number of French levels and so is an ideal choice for beginning through advanced students. Cannes is also Brighton’s only French program offering residential campus housing rather than homestays and a compact 18-day itinerary makes
Cannes our most affordable French immersion option. A seaside campus just steps from the beach, studying with students from around the world, and an excursion itinerary that includes the best of the
Riviera guarantee an exciting and unforgettable study abroad experience.
Biarritz—the surfing capital of
Europe
The city of
Biarritz is situated on one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline on the French Atlantic. Its safe streets, laid-back surf culture, and location at the heart of the Basque region also make it an ideal location for a homestay immersion experience. Although Biarritz is the smallest of our study abroad locations in , it is abuzz with activity in the summer months as vacationers, surfers and beachgoers descend upon the town from all over
Europe , more than doubling its population.
Biarritz is recommended for students who have studied French for at least one year and enjoy outdoor activities like rafting, hiking, water sports and relaxing with friends at the beach. This program also features cross-border excursions into
.
LANGUAGE IMMERSION, ECO-TRAVEL & COMMUNITY SERVICE IN COSTA RICA
Coronado —A City in the Clouds
Costa Rica covers an area smaller than the state of
West Virginia , yet this relatively small country boasts an incredible wealth of natural diversity. The provincial town of
Coronado , located in the foothills overlooking the capital city, is situated only a few hours from spectacular beaches, majestic volcanoes, swampy lowlands, rainforests dense with wildlife, and mountainous cloud forests. It is a paradise for naturalists, hikers, birdwatchers, surfers, and anyone attracted by grandiose natural beauty and warm local hospitality.
Costa Ricans call themselves "Ticos"—a name that is synonymous with friendliness and a generous, welcoming spirit. Brighton's local Homestay Coordinator carefully selects Tico families in the suburbs of
Coronado who will welcome you into their home and include you in the daily routine of their lives. It's a wonderful opportunity to develop lasting friendships, quickly improve your spoken Spanish, and learn to live the Pura Vida as a member of a Costa Rican family.
MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE IMMERSION, TRAVEL & WORK EXPERIENCE IN TAIWAN
Taipei, Taiwan
Brighton’s International Mentors Program in
Taipei is a truly unique combination of Mandarin Chinese study, work experience, and cultural travel. It’s an ideal way for students to study Mandarin Chinese in a native environment and subsidize their own study abroad experience by volunteering as a Resident Advisor and mentor to young Taiwanese campers who are studying English. As a Brighton mentor, you join a staff of American and Taiwanese counselors who live on the beautiful
Chung
Gung
University campus. Each weekday morning, mentors attend Chinese language courses (no previous knowledge of Mandarin is required) before joining young Taiwanese campers for lunch and an afternoon full of sports, activities and tours around
Taipei.
This an incredibly affordable way to travel abroad, study Chinese in a native environment, and gain valuable cultural and work experience in a safe, fun environment.
Visit Brighton Study Abroad at http://www.brightonedge.org
If you are 13 or older, you can also fill out this form to send them email.
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What Brighton students have to say:
I was expecting a boring camp with boring kids sitting in a boring class all week, but instead, it has been the highlight of my summer.
- Mike T., Chicago, IL
I loved learning about the admission process in such a fun way. It was a great experience. I met great people.
- Nona W., Phoenix, AZ
The thing I liked the most was that I was able to live on the UCLA campus and experience a little part of the student�s way of living.
- Claudia S., La Paz,
The willingness of the staff to take suggestions and input during the program surprised me. I was expecting weird college professors ranting on, but what I got were real people interested in helping me get into college.
- Albert T., Sparks, NV
I am now looking at a lot of schools I had never thought of before. It completely changed my view on college admissions. I feel so much more confident now and I am so well prepared. I met great people, had fun, and greatly benefited from the programs. YAY Wahoo!
- Mike D., Dix Hills, NY
Not only did it give great insight into the college process, but I had an awesome time.
- Brittany S., Bethlehem, PA
It was an extremely helpful experience. I learned so much more than I expected and wouldn�t have traded it for anything. I feel a lot more confident for the college process.
- Kelley P., Sierra Madre, CA
The program was amazing. With all the individual attention, it really helped me understand and stress less about college.
- Logan E., Beach Haven, NJ
Everyone was fantastic. The learning was fun and there was so much focus on each of us. I have much more knowledge on what I want from college and what type of college will suit me.
- Christine R., New York, NY
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