Global Program to Cambodia

Stay tuned for more updates as our travelers embark on their trip to Cambodia. Internet access is intermittent at times while traveling. Program leaders and students will try and post to the blogs as often as they can.

Each year, Francis Parker School students are able to participate in unique, educational travel opportunities that take them to a variety of international destinations where they engage in extended exchange programs with overseas communities. The Upper School Global Studies Program seeks to prepare our students to become impactful, global ambassadors of Francis Parker School as they develop into engaged and competent world citizens.

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