We share feedback from parents of our 2011 high school study abroad students on how well ECI met their expectations. Our programs consistently exceed their goals. Learn what makes ECI unique among study abroad programs. Our students are immersed in a different culture, improve their language skills, and develop independence. Read More

How do we at ECI choose Spanish & French local leaders for our high school study abroad trips? What are we looking for? Meeting a list of basic criteria is not enough; each Local Leader needs to be highly qualified, impeccably organized, a friendly authority, possess excellent local knowledge, great energy, and will only speak in the target language. Read More

A tour of other sites across the web where you can interact with Edu-Culture International. Our blog is the best place to start, but we also have an active facebook community you’re invited to join. He shares about our YouTube channel, our Twitter account, and helps explain the advantage of subscribing to the RSS feed. We make it easy to stay connected with ECI! Read More

A personal account from ECI staff member, William, who studied abroad in Germany twice as a high school student. He discusses the positive attitude adjustment that can happen while traveling abroad. New experiences, making new friends, and stepping outside of your comfort zone can dramatically help students mature and grow. Read More

Every ECI organized study abroad group will have its own blog, published on the ECI website. These will be updated by the chaperone while the group is traveling around three times per week. Each chaperone will share stories about how the trip is going, quotes from the students, and recent photos of the fun they are having. Parents love this feature! Read More

Helpful information on what to expect when living with a host family abroad. Tips on having the right attitude, getting to know the family before you depart, information on how we select the right host family for you, and conversation starting ideas to help you get acquainted. Knowing what to expect is an important first step toward making the most of your time studying abroad. Read More

Christie shares her memorable experience visiting Scotland and Ireland at Christmas time while studying abroad at Oxford. From the casual afternoon tea in St. Andrews to bustling downtown Dublin, she experienced a unique perspective on this favorite holiday while abroad. The lasting memories of her time in Europe follow her to this day, especially around Christmas time. Read More

ECI Director Phyllis discusses the sport of bullfighting, and whether it will be part of our study abroad programs in Spain. While the cultural heritage of bullfighting is appreciated, modern attitudes toward animal cruelty make it increasingly difficult to rationalize such a violent activity. You will not find attending a bullfight on any of our trip itineraries, out of respect for our bovine friends. Read More

Traveling abroad opens your eyes to new surroundings, cultures, and perspectives about the world we live in. The little differences between countries can be the source of profound new understandings. Students who study abroad gain maturity and a new outlook on their own lives both at home and abroad. Many ECI students return home amazed by the transformation to their world view that can happen in only weeks. Read More