Memphis in May is currently accepting applications for high school students interested in traveling to Panama, the honored country for 2014. In preparation for the trip, students will participate in orientation sessions leading up to their departure, learning about Panama’s currency exchange, cuisine, climate, language, and customs. Students will be selected based on their grade point average, school/community involvement, and ability to communicate successfully through both spoken and written word.
Who: High school juniors and seniors residing in Shelby County
What: Study abroad
When: Spring 2014, spending 10 to 12 days in host country
Where: Panama
Submission deadline: November 22
To apply: Complete details are available online: memphisinmay.org/studentexchange or by email to: Program Assistant Angela Meduri, ameduri@memphisinmay.org or call 525-4611 x108.