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Ways to stay in touch with Xperitas
Xperitas is a language and cultural immersion travel community interested in sharing immersion travel experiences.
Photo Contest
Travel recently? The don't forget that the Xperitas Photo Contest is open to all Xperitas program participants and leaders who travel in the this calendar year. You still have time to win great prizes for your images!
Your images also inspire other participants to challenge themselves and use their language skills abroad. Get the details here.
Share Your Story
We always want to know how our alumni travelers are doing and what they are up to. Share cherished memories or how the program changed your perspective with others. It does not matter how long ago you traveled with us.
Ways to share:
- Write a blog post
- Record a video
- Create a photo essay
Your stories inspire other students to expand their experience.
Send submissions to info@xperitas.org today!
Stay in Touch Through Civitas
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Sign up for Civitas, our quarterly newsletter!
Stay connected with language immersion travel, other alumni, Xperitas news and sometimes, very special guests!
Subscribe to Civitas at info@xperitas.org.
See What Others Have Shared!
See the full gallery of the 2025 (photo) contest winners and get inspired for your 2026 adventure!
Language learning isn’t just about vocabulary lists; it’s about respect." High school junior Zoey Kaegbein shares her powerful perspective on why immersion is the key to moving beyond textbooks and into real-world connection. In this first part of her scholarship essay, read about why she believes every traveler should pack curiosity and an open mind.
"A classroom is great, but a city market is real." For scholarship winner Molly, language isn’t just a subject, it’s a way to find a piece of herself in every corner of the globe. Inspired by her freshman Spanish teacher, she’s heading to Costa Rica this summer to trade her desk for a new way of life. Read Molly’s energetic essay on why cultural immersion is the ultimate gateway to understanding ourselves and the world.
"I don’t just want to be able to communicate, I want to connect." After a missed opportunity to connect with a young camper, Graham Melvin realized that language is more than just a school subject- it's a lifeline. Read Graham’s moving essay on why he’s heading to Costa Rica this summer to turn language barriers into bridges of empathy and understanding.