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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is all super helpful information.

I hear families saying it was a great experience - yay! I’m also sort of hearing that it wasn’t maybe *fun* for the kids? Lots and lots of work and commuting and not enough time to explore? The no handholding is fine for my son, but I would hope the experience would be fun!?[/quote]

My son had fun, explored his city, went to local soccer games, etc. The program took them all over the country to experience different areas and cultural sites. The classroom portion was 4 hours every morning, five days a week, and it was intense. Plus homework. But he came back speaking in Russian!

Remember, this program is designed to teach languages that are critical to our national security. Everything is paid for, even a small amount of spending money (you do have to pay for your passport and fees to get a physical, etc). In return, the State Department expects these kids to learn the language and, hopefully, continue with the language when they return from the program. It’s not a vacation but, for a kid who is serious about language immersion, it’s a wonderful and life-changing opportunity.

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