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Thailand: Practicing Sustainability & Service (Summer)
From Bangkok's buzzing metropolis to the verdant mountains and rice paddies of the north, Thailand's staggering beauty leaves one enchanted. Explore the idea of reciprocity: participate in a three-day Theravada meditation retreat in the cool mountains or Chiang Rai, help out on a community-driven learning service permaculture project, and live with marginalized hill tribe communities. Our summer ...
From Bangkok's buzzing metropolis to the verdant mountains and rice paddies of the north, Thailand's staggering beauty leaves one enchanted. Explore the idea of reciprocity: participate in a three-day Theravada meditation retreat in the cool mountains or Chiang Rai, help out on a community-driven learning service permaculture project, and live with marginalized hill tribe communities. Our summer abroad program begins in Sukhothai, where students are oriented to the cultural, spiritual, and culinary nuances of the Land of Smiles before boarding the slow train north to Chiang Mai, the art and cultural hub. We explore the city’s many temples and meet with grassroots NGOs and activists working on gender equality, migrant worker rights, environmental protection, and elephant conservation. We...
Program Highlights
Join a three-day Theravada meditation retreat set in the misty mountains of Chiang Mai, learning several forms of insight meditation.
Visit an Asian elephant conservation and research center that protects one of the world’s critically endangered megafauna species.
Live with Karen and Dara’Ang ethnic minority communities in Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai, taking part in daily life and rituals.
Meet with grassroots NGO representatives protecting illegal migrant worker rights and learn about human trafficking issues in Thailand and the region.
Get your hands dirty at a community-led sustainable farm and learn about seed saving and sustainable agriculture.
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Quick Details
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- All Nationalities
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I had an incredible, life-changing experience abroad, in one of the most beautiful countries on earth!
October 24, 2012by: sophie angelique Program: Thailand: Practicing Sustainability & Service (Summer)This was a truly phenomenal experience. Going into it, I knew very little of what to expect. I went in with jitters and wanderlust excitement, and I came out more satisfied and changed as an individual than I probably ever could have predicted. This course was eye-opening, challenging, spiritual, beautiful, and I made some friends I will cherish for the rest of my life. It prepared me for the nomadic path I have chosen to lead, and it gave me a greater understanding and sense of compassion towards all things both beautiful and frustrating within our world. I'll never forget that summer. Thank you, Dragons.
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Locations
- Bangkok, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Group Meals
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
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From Bangkok's buzzing metropolis to the verdant mountains and rice paddies of the north, Thailand's staggering beauty leaves one enchanted. Explore the idea of reciprocity: participate in a three-day Theravada meditation retreat in the cool mountains or Chiang Rai, help out on a community-driven learning service permaculture project, and live with marginalized hill tribe communities. Our summer abroad program begins in Sukhothai, where students are oriented to the cultural, spiritual, and culinary nuances of the Land of Smiles before boarding the slow train north to Chiang Mai, the art and cultural hub. We explore the city’s many temples and meet with grassroots NGOs and activists working on gender equality, migrant worker rights, environmental protection, and elephant conservation. We...
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From Bangkok's buzzing metropolis to the verdant mountains and rice paddies of the north, Thailand's staggering beauty leaves one enchanted. Explore the idea of reciprocity: participate in a three-day Theravada meditation retreat in the cool mountains or Chiang Rai, help out on a community-driven learning service permaculture project, and live with marginalized hill tribe communities. Our summer abroad program begins in Sukhothai, where students are oriented to the cultural, spiritual, and culinary nuances of the Land of Smiles before boarding the slow train north to Chiang Mai, the art and cultural hub. We explore the city’s many temples and meet with grassroots NGOs and activists working on gender equality, migrant worker rights, environmental protection, and elephant conservation. We...
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