International Studies

Three-fold Purpose of Buckley International Studies

Culture-students should come away from international trips with an increased knowledge of and appreciation for other systems of education, language, economic issues, history, political systems, arts, and family life. They should be able to thoroughly compare and contrast American life with life abroad in a positive outlook and insight, increasing their global awareness.

Language-students will be exposed to hands-on learning of language inside and outside the classroom, and should be provided with real life opportunities to engage foreign nationals in inspiring conversations and experiences that create a desire for students to learn more about the cultures of the world.

Diplomacy-students should learn the importance of citizenship and service abroad and should also aim to give back to communities overseas in order to establish healthy and meaningful relationships with people outside their own culture.

Buckley sponsored programs are one of four types:

Home-Stay Exchange
Course Related
Cultural Enrichment
Domestic Programs

Home-Stay Exchange Programs have taken our students to affiliated schools in Australia, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain for stays lasting from ten days to fourteen days.

Course Related Programs have visited Kenya (Ecology), Hong Kong and Singapore (Math Club), and China (History). Also, theater students have toured productions in Australia and New Zealand and the Chamber Orchestra and Choir visited France to give five concerts in the Paris area.

Cultural Enrichment Programs have been arranged in Canada, Spain, and Switzerland.

Domestic Programs, such as the popular Wonders of Washington tour, have been offered in Washington, D.C. and a Community Service based trip has been offered to a Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico.

Brochures and applications for the 207-2008 trips can be found in Inside Buckley, Forms.