Welcome to Loop Abroad, a summer study abroad program for high school students. This summer, we are offering a program on ecology and conservation in Northern Thailand.

Twenty motivated students will travel with our eight-person staff and spend six weeks living together in the city of Chiang Mai. On interactive trips through some of the most fragile ecosystems on the planet, led by experienced naturalist guides, our students will get a first-hand look at some of the most spectacular views and amazing wildlife on the planet.

Through a curriculum of science, service, and leadership, we strive to bring students a summer they will never forget. We encourage those interested in the trip to check out the prospective students overview of what the summer has to offer.

Trip suspended due to political strife

Unfortunately, over the past 48 hours, the political situation in Bangkok, Thailand has taken a turn for the worse. Protest leader Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol was shot and critically wounded by a sniper on Thursday in Bangkok.

Loop Abroad announces Academic Scholarships

Loop Abroad is proud to announce the availability of two Academic Scholarships for the 2010 program. The Conservation Scholar Award will be granted to up to two students. Students interested in applying can get more information here. Scholarships are worth $3,500 and cannot be combined with other financial aid offers from Loop Abroad

Loop Staff attends King of Thailand's Birthday Celebration

On December 5th, 2009, Loop Program Director Jane Cassie and this summer's Academic Director Brian Cassie were privileged to attend a birthday celebration for Thailand's reigning king, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The King, who is known to the Thai people as King Rama IX, was born in Cambridge, MA while his parents were studying in the medical fields in Cambridge. King Rama IX was the first royal leader in the world to be born a US citizen. He is loved and revered by his people.

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