What is the Immersion Program at HTHI?
Part of the culture at HTHI is the belief that some of the most important learning experiences are not available within the four walls of a classroom. For example, it is difficult to recreate the curiosity and awe inspired when walking the Inca trail and observing the ruins at Machu Picchu in Peru without immersing yourself in that experience. History becomes a living, tangible concept and the desire to communicate in another language is often sparked when traveling. During the spring semester, HTHI hosts a Multicultural Week to expose students to different cultural traditions and perspectives. Students have the option of participating in local workshops and field trips that explore the international community in San Diego or traveling further on Immersion Trips. In the past, Immersion Trips have been offered to Catalina, Utah, Bear Valley, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, England, Australia and China. Trip locations vary from year to year, but each trip has an educational focus that explores
