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December 25, 2007 - January 8,
2008
Tuition: $9800 (Closed)
- Journey from the southernmost city in the world, at the tip of South America, into the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Experience Antarctica during the summer, a time when it is exploding with wildlife including penguins, seals, seabirds and whales.
- Observe and study the effects that global warming has had on this remote environment and ecosystem.
- Participate in hands-on research conducted by a team of international and world-class scientists.
- Navigate between icebergs on an ice-rated expedition vessel specially designed for the safety and comfort of its passengers.
- Explore the most remote shores of Antarctica using Zodiac boats, the most practical boats of their kind in the world, designed by Jacques Cousteau.
- Visit an international research station on the continent that has no official form of government.
- Become one of only a handful of young people ever to experience the Antarctic continent.
- Make lifelong friendships as you share this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with other People to People Student Ambassador alumni.
The details
This elite program is designed to build leadership skills and to give you a truly unique view of the world. Get set for a great adventure designed to challenge individuals to think and gain new insights into our planet.
Age range – Participants must be between the ages of 13 and 18 before the departure date.
Program dates – The delegation will convene at the international gateway airport in the United States on December 25, and return to the gateway airport on January 8, 2008.
Academic credit – As on your previous Ambassador Programs, you can earn high school credit for your participation through the Washington School of World Studies. Cost for this credit is included in your tuition.
Website – An expedition website will allow families back home to follow their student’s journey through Antarctica each day.For more information, please visit
http://studentsonice.com/ipy
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