Travel

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

- St. Augustine

In the spirit of our patron, St. Augustine, Austin Prep has made a number of domestic and international trips available for students. We embrace the idea that life is an incredible journey filled with opportunities for exploration and discovery. The theme of the journey is inherent to our Augustinian mission. Our patron encourages us to turn the pages of the world and uncover the richness of diverse cultures and beautiful landscapes as we do so. Each new experience, each adventure, adds another chapter to the story of our lives and our appreciation of the human experience. 

Austin Prep students in Grades 6-12 have the opportunity to enrich their journeys through global travel. International destinations have included: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Ecuador, Italy, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, the United Kingdom, and Vatican City.

These trips are more than just travel experiences; they are transformative adventures that distinguish Austin Prep and its students as seekers of knowledge and champions of cultural understanding. By participating in these journeys, our students and teachers go beyond the ordinary and gain an appreciation for our world and the human experience. This unique and special opportunity sets Austin Prep apart, reinforcing our commitment to a holistic education that goes beyond the textbooks. Through travel, students gain a perspective that prepares them to navigate their interconnected future with empathy, curiosity, and a profound understanding of the world and how they can contribute to it.

We invite you to learn about past students' experiences in their own words through the selection of travel blogs and video clips below.

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For more information about any of the trips, please be in touch with Mr. Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School. We invite you to learn about our students' experiences in their own words through their travel blogs.

2024 Remembrance Journey

This year's travel program hinges upon a Remembrance Journey to Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Over April break, our student travelers will explore sites around Berlin, Prague, and Krakow, including the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as they confront the evils of the Holocaust and the theme of remembrance. Accompanied by faculty, staff, and our chaplain, students will engage in discussion, private reflection, and prayer. The trip is an extension of the Austin Prep History elective "The Holocaust Examined." The course grew out of a fellowship generously supported by the Austin Prep Annual Fund and now includes a series of speakers, trips, and films.

Future Travels

The 2024-2025 school year will once more take students across the globe. We are happy to share a range of destinations where students can stamp their passports and experience veritas, unitas, and caritas in the world beyond Willow Street and make the globe their classroom!

  • Quebec - French Language Studies

  • Italy in the Footsteps of Augustine - Choir Performance Tour & Pilgrimage

  • Japan - Robotics STEM

  • Bermuda - Marine Science Research Experience

  • South Dakota - Service & the Great Outdoors

  • London - Middle School Study Abroad

Click here to learn more about these enriching travel opportunities.

For more information about any of the trips, please be in touch with Mr. Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School. 

Austin Prep Travel Videos

Austin Prep Travel Blogs

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