Volume 16, Issue 1

The Polyglot Press Summer 2024

What an exciting time of year! Last week, 124 students from 50 different Hoosier high schools began their IUHPFL journeys in Austria, France, and Spain. You can read and see some updates from last week’s departure days in this newsletter. They were fantastic (and long!) days filled with a range of emotions. However, the prevailing emotion was excitement for the adventures ahead.

New Site: Almería

Summer 2024 is the first summer of our program's newest site on the southern coast of Spain. Almería has unique geography and an interesting history.

Learn more about Almería

Welcome, Franziska!

Franziska is the new onsite coordinator for IUHPFL's Graz, Austria site. We are thrilled to have her as part of the IUHPFL team!

Get to know Franziska

Cultural and Community Engagement

Each program team will participate in various activities that will engage them in their communities.

Check out this year's activities!

Thinking ahead to Summer 2025?

If you or someone you know is interested in applying to the program, receiving an informational presentation, or teaching with IUHPFL, click below to find out more! 

2025 Program Announcements

Student Spotlights

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Ketsia Baributsa

Ketsia is traveling to Saint-Brieuc, France.

Meet Ketsia
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Leah Overpeck

Leah is traveling to Ciudad Real, Spain.

Meet Leah
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Sam Pfender

Sam is traveling to Almería, Spain.

Meet Sam
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David Quinonez Diaz

David is traveling to Saumur, France.

Meet David

Instructor Features

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Vânia Castro

Vânia is an instructor in Oviedo, Spain.

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Corentin Mazet

Corentin is an instructor in Saint-Brieuc, France.

Advice from parents of previous participants

Do not underestimate what your teen is capable of. Trust them to use their judgement. They might surprise you in good ways.

Leslie Dickson, Graz parent