There are no foreign language requirements for trips to the Carribbean, Montana, or Alaska. You must be able to motivate and energize students in a wide range of situations and settings. Due to the high degree of independence and responsibility granted to leaders, excellent personal leadership skills and the ability to handle multiple ongoing tasks are crucial . All programs emphasize active rather than passive participation, working together, meeting new challenges, helping build a sense of community-this is part of the Putney Way. Language Learning Language Learning programs in France and Spain enable students to have fun as they learn to communicate effectively in French or Spanish.
Students move towards fluency through immersion in a variety of natural, everyday living situations.
Adventure Travel Adventure travel participants join in the life of the countries they visit, avoiding hectic short stops and continuous traveling. They balance country life with city living biking, skiing, sailing, glacier hiking, windsurfing, and other outdoor adventures with visits to museums, theatres, dances and concerts. Many programs include a short home stay. Community Service Community Service participants give of themselves to people in need in developing countries and disadvantaged communities. Working in unison with other members of a team, students learn they can help others and make a difference by reaching out.