A
High Mountain Institute
Central to all High Mountain Institute programs is extended experience in outdoor adventure. Each course goes into great depth to develop students' outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental awareness. Through living and traveling with a small group of peers and instructors, students focus on practicing leadership and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
Typical Program Cost: $6,200—$9,500
Raleigh International
Raleigh Expedition is an international volunteering program run by Raleigh International, which engages volunteers in creating long-lasting change on community, environmental and adventure leadership projects. All Raleigh's work contributes towards the sustainable development goals, starting with developing the skills of young people.
Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Duration: Less than 2 months
Semester, Yearlong
Typical Program Cost: $5,100—$6,150
CIEE
Founded in 1947, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. The Language and Culture Programs enable students to immerse themselves in the local scene while improving their fluency in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Arabic. The high quality programs provides participants with skills and experiences that elevate their ability to contribute positively to their global community.
Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
Typical Program Cost: $9,800—$16,000
Youth International
Youth International offers experiential learning programs that combine volunteer community service work, home stays with local families, international travel, and outdoor expeditions. Developing more personally and socially aware future leaders, it also hopes to take small steps toward bridging the gap between people of different nations.
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Program Duration: Less than 2 months
Typical Program Cost: $4,950—$5,950
1. What do High Mountain Institute and Raleigh International have in common?
A. They are beneficial to communities.
B. They aim to develop participants' team spirit.
C. They provide programs starting in all seasons.
D. They inspire students to pay attention to environment issues.
2. What is special about CIEE?
A. It has different programs duration.
B. It is the oldest and largest nonprofit organization.
C. It offers immersion learning programs in many languages.
D. It combines intercultural exchange with community service work.
3. Which of the following organizations will you choose if you want to attend a yearlong program with a tight budget?
A. High Mountain Institute. B. Raleigh International.
C. CIEE. D. Youth International.
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
