Summer Programs

Many programs are available with Two Worlds United including Intercultural Language Immersion Programs, Independent Intercultural Homestay Programs, Independent Immersion Homestay Programs, and International Youth Camps.

Intercultural Language Study A foundation of daily language instruction is complemented by active cultural workshops, a variety of sport and leisure activities, and travel excursions on afternoons and weekends. Two Worlds United Intercultural Language Programs improve language skills, and inspire a passion for travel and interculturalism that students continue to nurture throughout their lives. Two Worlds United offers Two-, three-,  four-, five, and six-week programs: a choice of campus-based programs in select destinations or homestay accommodation in most all destination cities. The Two Worlds United Intercultural Language Study programs focus on language immersion, with daily Foreign Language courses at various levels, supplemented by a program of afternoon and weekend cultural workshops, leisure and cultural activities, and travel excursions as well as optional location specific offerings such as Flamenco Dance Lessons, Japanese Calligraphy, Sailing and more.

Independent Immersion Homestay Programs Two Worlds United’s Independent Immersion Homestay Programs focus exclusively on immersion into the host country through the homestay experience. Select host families provide room and board and the student learns to understand the host culture day by day. By living with a family, students absorb and experience not just the language but also the values, customs, and traditions of a new country. Two Worlds United offers Two-, three-,  four-, five, and six-week programs.

Independent Intercultural Homestay Programs Two Worlds United’s Independent Intercultural Homestay Programs focus exclusively on immersion into the host country through the homestay experience with the added bonus of intercultural excursions and activities. This program incorporates excursions and activities that do not involve/require participation of the host family in the activity/excursion. Select host families provide room and board and the student learns to understand the host culture day by day. By living with a family, students absorb and experience not just the language but also the values, customs, and traditions of a new country.  Two Worlds United offers Two-, three-,  four-, five, and six-week programs.

International Youth Camps offer Multi-activity camping, sports, arts, and wilderness trips, as well as language courses for teens.  Two Worlds United International Youth Camps offer an amazing opportunity to youth who want to participate in sports and camp activities, learn a foreign language, and make friends that will last a lifetime.  Camp programs vary by destination city and country and depending upon location can consist of one core focus area such as Soccer aimed at students who want to improve skills in a specific sport or they may combine activities with emphasis on language learning with the activity components of the camp being more recreational than results driven.

Rules for TWO WORLDS UNITED Students

 Host Family Regulations:

Students must respect the privacy of the Host Family and shall not use the personal belongings of the Host Family without their prior consent.

Students must obey Host Family regulations regarding curfew, smoking, drinking, dating, and household chores for which they are responsible. 

Students may not have guests in the Host Family home without their Host Family’s consent and supervision.

Students must discuss appropriate use of the telephone and internet with the Host Family in order to under-stand what billable charges are incurred by use.

School:

When the TWO WORLDS UNITED Program involves classes or courses as a  component of the Program students are responsible for attending school and achieving satisfactory grades of at least a “C” (or equivalent) or higher. 

Students must follow all school attendance requirements.  Students who are expelled from school due to poor behavior, low grades or absenteeism will be dismissed from the Program with no reimbursement of Fees. 

Local, State and National Laws:

Students are subject to the authority and laws of their Host Country and must obey all national, state, and local laws and school regulations.   Exchange students enjoy no special immunities from prosecution.   

Driving: 

Students may not drive motor vehicles during their Program, even if they are of legal driving age or are in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Self-endangerment: 

Self-endangering acts are not allowed including involvement in activities/behavior that could result in personal harm, includ-ing (but not limited to): frequenting dangerous places, association with criminals, intoxication, purchase or possession of weapons, etc…

Conduct:  Student’s shall refrain from using abusive language towards TWO WORLDS UNITED staff, school faculty, Host Family, local representatives or participants; any form of sexual harassment, disorderly, indecent or obscene conduct, gestures or actions; theft or vandalism; committing property damage of any kind, including, without limitation, to any of the TWO WORLDS UNITED facilities, the Host Family’s property or school property.

Alcohol & Drugs:  Students may not drink or purchase alcoholic beverages including beer and wine. Possible dismissal from the TWO WORLDS UNITED Program may result if the Student is found to have purchased or consumed alcoholic beverages.  Students may use only those drugs prescribed by their doctor (or medicines available over-the-counter in the Host Country).  Use or possession of illegal drugs during the TWO WORLDS UNITED Program is grounds for immediate dismissal.  Students may not buy, sell, possess or use drugs that are illegal in their home or Host Country. Exchange Students arrested for drug possession will face the same penalties as citizens of the Host Country, which may include mandatory fines, prison terms or severe penalties.

Travel:  Students are not allowed to travel while school is in session without the written permission of their school and other terms of this Agreement.  For travel outside of church or school-sponsored activities, participants are allowed to travel overnight on trips only if the natural parents sign the Parental Travel Release Form and have written permission from TWO WORLDS UNITED, their Representative, and Host Family. Students are only allowed to travel if they are not missing school.  All students must provide all necessary documentation and permission to their Representative and TWO WORLDS UNITED at least 2 weeks prior to the trip. To travel after the Program, Parents must give written permission and sign a Program Release Form.  Students may not visit their home country during the Program without written authorization from TWO WORLDS UNITED.  Home country travel during the Program may be approved by TWO WORLDS UNITED in specific circumstances as deemed appropriate and permissible by TWO WORLDS UNITED.  Students may not hitchhike or travel independently.  

Life-Changing Decisions: TWO WORLDS UNITED Students may not initiate “life-changing” decisions while on the Program.  This includes changing religion (though a Student may explore the tenets of any faith), pregnancy, and/or marriage.  Students may also be dismissed from the Program if they develop a life threatening medical disorder such as anorexia or bulimia while on the Program.  Participants under-stand that while TWO WORLDS UNITED reviews each Student’s situation on a case-by-case basis, infraction of any of the above rules and/or unacceptable behavior may be grounds for dismissal from the TWO WORLDS UNITED Program.  TWO WORLDS UNITED reserves the sole and final right for decisions on Student dismissals and may return a Student to their home country immediately at any time at their own expense.