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Making Your Language Immersion Program Successful
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You are preparing to go on a transformative language immersion adventure. Preparation is the way to ensure you get the most out of your experience. This Student Handbook will help you to successfully navigate all aspects of your program. Travel joyfully!

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Country Handbooks

Prepare for your destination

Costa Rica

Guy ziplining in jungle

France

Happy group at the Eiffel Tower

Germany

Students in a Munich Marketplace

Puerto Rico

Students exploring El Yunque falls

Spain

Boating park

Peru

Machu Picchu

Begium

Old buildings in Belgium

Ecuador

City of Quito

Italy

Latin Immersion

Argentina

City view in Argentina

France & Switzerland

Cow in Meadow

United States

United States Student Exchange

Packing Lists

Packing accordingly for your destination

Costa Rica

Guy ziplining in jungle

France

Happy group at the Eiffel Tower

Germany

Students in a Munich Marketplace

Puerto Rico

Students exploring El Yunque falls

Spain

Boating park

Ecuador

Lake view

Italy Packing List

Latin Immersion

Argentina

City view in Argentina

Belgium

Old buildings in Belgium

France & Switzerland

Cow in Meadow

United States

United States Student Exchange

Exploration Packets

Learn more about your destination

Costa Rica

Guy ziplining in jungle

Germany

Students in a Munich Marketplace

Puerto Rico

Students exploring El Yunque falls

France & Belgium

City buildings in Belgium

Ecuador

Lake view

Argentina

City view in Argentina

France & Switzerland

Cow in Meadow

United States

United States Student Exchange

Cultural Compass

A Self-Paced Pre-Departure Course by Xperitas

This new five-module course is designed to prepare students for a successful program abroad, including the Family Stay Experience®. Completion of this course is required before travel. These units cover essential topics such as goal and expectation setting, destination-specific information, packing tips, and more. The course content draws on some fan-favorite Xperitas resources from years past but also includes new activities to help students get the most out of their experience abroad. Students can work through the course at their own pace, or group leaders can select activities to do together and discuss at pre-departure meetings. 

Follow the link below to access the course. If you have any questions, please email us at registration@xperitas.org.