American Collegiate Adventures

I don't know much about American Collegiate Adventures, but they sound like an intriguing way to get a great summer experience. So I interviewed Jason Lubar, Executive Director and Founder to find out more.

1) What is American Collegiate Adventures?

American Collegiate Adventures (ACA), is an organization that develops pre-college and study abroad programs specifically designed and developed for teens. ACA develops the most well-rounded, personalized and structured programs in the pre-college industry. ACA offers programs that enrich and expand the young minds of today while building upon their educational, cultural and social futures for tomorrow.

2) What advantages does it have over other summer experiences?

ACA as an organization is unique unto itself based on its mission and philosophy of how to run and develop the highest quality programs in the industry!  

ACA offers several advantages over other similar experiences and programs:

1.         ACA offers the lowest student-to-staff-ratios in the industry - 8:1(Europe) and 10:1 (US).  

2.         ACA offers the finest locations and safety in each location.  

3.         ACA is an all-inclusive program featuring the finest enrichment courses, weekday and weekend activities and excursions, the highest quality residence halls and hotels in the industry and most exciting locations.

4.         ACA offers the most personalized programs and offers students and families the experience of exploring and experiencing these safe supervised programs around the globe.

5.         ACA offers the finest in communication with students and families and unparalleled customer service.

6.         ACA offers programs and options in 9 different parts of the world and with enrichment options ranging from courses in community service, SAT & ACT prep, Language and Cultural Immersion, College Credits and Internships!

3) What age groups and interests would be best suited by ACA?

ACA programs are best suited for completing grades 9 – 11(High School Students). We welcome all students with an interest or passion to participate in one of our exceptional summer programs. Our programs are developed to increase awareness about ones own interests and to experience the benefits of being on a domestic or international program along with students from around the globe. A student that will enjoy the opportunity to experience an new city or culture, a new academic or enrichment option and an unforgettable growth experience!

4) What program currently offered by ACA is your favorite?

Here at ACA all of our programs were designed to be our favorite. Each program is run in an identical fashion from one to the other, and each program was selected for its outstanding and safe location and unique campus or cultural environment. Our students often express that each ACA program they have done is their favorite (when they have done more than one as a student or a family), and what is most important is that each student and family select the program that is best suited for their particular interests. Here at ACA we offer 9 programs worldwide and 5 countries and all 9 programs offer something special from the various countries and cuisines, different languages and varying activities and excursions. However, each ACA program is designed to exceed your expectations and offer each student an invaluable experience and memories to last a lifetime.