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Final spaces for Spring 2025! Summer Early Bird discount is now available, enroll before Dec. 1st.

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5:00am wake ups are easier when these mountains call for you to get out of your tent. Photo by Cecelia Palmquist (2015/16 Semester Photo Contest, 1st Place), Nepal Semester.

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The Map’s Edge: Fall 2013 Issue

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09/08/13

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Dragons HQ

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"It is our hope that this newsletter helps students to contextualize their Dragons Experience, to learn from the work of others, and to be inspired to participate in constructive change… Read More

Categories: Global Community, Alumni Spotlight, Mixed Media

Tags: Photo Essays

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Only 3 spots left for the first session of the 🇨🇳 China Mandarin Intensive program this summer. If you're interested in deepening your Mandarin speaking skills, diving into Chinese culture, and building meaningful relationships with a different community we recommend starting your application to hold your space! 🙌⁠
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🔗 Link in bio to enroll⁠
📸 Shuier Zhang, Instructor ⁠
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#wheretherebedragons #chinaprograms #mandarinprogram #wtbd #immersivetravel #immersion #languageimmersion #mandarinlanguage #languageabroad #summerstudentravel #travel

Calling all alumni! We would love to hear about yo

Calling all alumni! We would love to hear about your experience with us, for either a Summer or Gap Year program. The first 10 alumni to leave a review on GoOverseas will receive Dragons swag made by our community partners. ⁠
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🔗 Link in bio to leave a review! Good luck!⁠
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Winners will be notified via email.⁠
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#immersion #languageimmersion #wheretherebedragons #immersivetravel #wtbd #responsible #review #gooverseas #community

NEW 2025 CATALOG ✨📦 We’re excited to annou

NEW 2025 CATALOG ✨📦

We’re excited to announce that our new student Summer & Gap Year Program Catalog is available & online for your enjoyment & research! Inside we cover:

✈️ Programs (including NEW ones!)
✨ Student outcomes
⛑️ Saftey notes
👨‍🎓 Alumni profiles
💙 Our values
📝 College credit info
🏆 Accredidations
👀 … and much more!

Check out our virtual catalog or request your own copy on our website at wheretherebedragons.com.

☕️ Pro tip: the Dragons team rarely does anything without a good cup of coffee or tea in hand… pour yourself one while flipping through!

🎨📸 Cover photo by Ryan Gasper in South America

#wheretherebedragons #immersiveprograms #wtbd #unboxing #catalogs #summerabroad #gapyear #gapsemester #responsibletravel #intentionaltravel

We're down to our final two spaces for the Nepal S

We're down to our final two spaces for the Nepal Spring 2025 semester! Experience the enchantment of the Himalayas: trek on the roof of the world, study traditional arts with local masters. Live in a farming village and sit for a Buddhist meditation retreat. ⁠
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Our current Nepal group just finished their homestay in Choukati and celebrated Tihar with their families. 💙⁠
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This is YOUR semester... don't wait until it's too late! 👇️⁠
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🔗 Enroll today⁠
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📸 Soumya, Dragons Instructor⁠
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#wheretherebedragons #immersion #immersivetravel #nepal #nepalprogram #nepalgapyear #gapyearprogram #semesterabroad #gapyearabroad

“The way to learn about yourself is to be in a c

“The way to learn about yourself is to be in a completely different environment than you’re used to.”

It has been a blast interviewing recent alum about their Dragons experiences and hearing what pieces of their program stuck with them the most.

Stay tuned for more insight from our alumni & full interviews on our YouTube channel. 💙

🐉 Miranda, China Summer 2024 Alum
📸 Kristen Gianaris, instructor

#wheretherebedragons #immersion #culturalimmersion #wtbd #immersivetravel #studenttravel #studenttravelprogram #program #china

🔊Last chance to pull up a chair and join us ton

🔊Last chance to pull up a chair and join us tonight at 7pm in NYC for an in-person China & Taiwan-focused info session! Hear from our Asia Program Director, Shuier Zhang, and Outreach Director, Eva Vanek about our programming and learn if this could be the right program for you.⁠
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🔗 RSVP now to save your spot!⁠
📸 Shuier Zhang, Program Director⁠
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#infosession #china #taiwan #newyork #nyc #inpersonsession #meetup #wheretherebedragons #wtbd #immersion #languageintensive #immersivetravel #wtbd

Takesi: The society of the trail 👇️⁠ "So th

Takesi: The society of the trail 👇️⁠
"So there we were, in the heart of the Andes mountains. Frigid gusts of wind blew at us, ruffling our coats and blowing our hair in all directions. Each of us, with at least 5 layers of clothing, looked purely puffy and prepared. In order to counteract the cold, we decided that the best course of action was to begin trekking. Spoiler: it worked."⁠
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🐉 Amaya, Dragons Student⁠
📍Andes & Amazon: Group B⁠
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🥾 Keep reading using the link in our bio⁠
📸 Alejandro Jalil, Instructor⁠
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#immersive #immersivetravel #wheretherebedragons #languageimmersion #trekking #responsibletravel #gapyear #gapsemester #semesterabroad #abroadprogram #wtbd #southamerica #reflection #travelblog #studentblog #andesmountains #andestrekking

How do I choose where to travel to during my Gap Y

How do I choose where to travel to during my Gap Year? ⁠
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Deciding where to travel during your Gap Year can feel like a big decision, but it’s all about finding the right balance between personal interests, cultural experiences, and new perspectives 🌍✨ Whether you're drawn to a quiet retreat or an adventure-packed location, each place offers its own unique journey. Trust yourself, explore thoughtfully, and let the experience shape you. ⁠
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If you need some support, our team is here to help you explore different opportunities that will best fit your interests. Schedule a call today!⁠
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📸 Kristen Gianaris, Instructor⁠
📍 Morocco⁠
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#wheretherebedragons #immersion #immersivetravel #travelprograms #gapyear #gapsemester #semesterabroad #immersion #languageimmeresion #immersivelanguage #culturalimmersion #responsibletravel ⁠