Summer Overseas Attachment Program

Among the scientifically proven health benefits of travelling is the enhancement of one’s creativity. While creativity is learned and developed in the classroom through various subject areas or courses, several studies establish the direct and in-depth link between creativity and international travel as long as the travel is purposeful and engaging (Alton, 2017). This is the rationale behind the design of the Summer Overseas Attachment Program of Miriam College High School (MCHS).

Through our partner schools based in different countries, students of MCHS are able to join interest-based programs abroad. Chaperoned by selected faculty, students who love design, arts, culinary, culture, history, sciences, business, technology, foreign language, etc. join corresponding workshops, lectures and cultural tours. Through the SOAP, students learn much from the experience of traveling without parent supervision because they realize the value of independence and critical thinking. Apart from knowledge building and skills development, the activities of the program immerse students in multicultural engagement where they likewise learn adaptation/flexibility including respect and responsibility.