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Educational travel programs for high school students

For 75 years, Putney Student Travel has been the leader in transformative summer programs for high school and middle school students. Putney programs encourage students to embrace what is new and different, ushering them out of their comfort zones with the guidance of experienced leaders and in the company of like-minded peers.

Putney offers several types of programs focused on career exploration, service learning, language immersion, and cultural engagement, as well as more academic experiences through our collaboration with Oxford Academia. Regardless of program type, Putney trips foster maturity, self-confidence, intellectual stimulation, and personal discovery—benefits that extend far beyond a single summer. 

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Choose your program type:

Career

Pursue your passion as you work alongside professionals in foundational and pioneering fields. Get hands-on experience and gain insight into possible career paths and opportunities that await you.

Exploration

Trek off the beaten path and experience the world as a traveler, not a tourist. Immerse yourself in the landscapes and cultures of a place, adventuring and building authentic connections along the way.

Language

Immerse yourself in a language abroad to accelerate the pace of learning. Challenge yourself outside of the classroom with active language lessons, cultural immersion, and real-world use of your skills.

Service

Collaborate on projects and connect meaningfully with people of different cultures. Deepen your understanding and awareness of issues affecting communities around the world.

Oxford Academia

Putney Student Travel also offers Oxford Academia programs, in collaboration with Professor James Basker. Students learn from the finest teachers, scholars, and industry professionals at the world’s most esteemed institutions. 

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