In this update from Proctor en Monteverde, ST '27 and Fritz '27 share their experiences exploring the Children's Eternal Rainforest alongside renowned biologist Mark Wainwright.

As Mountain Classroom students concluded their backpacking expedition through the Los Padres Wilderness, Henry '25 reflected on the group's three-day journey through California's Big Sur region.

As European Art Classroom off-campus program participants move through their term in Aix-en-Provence, France (and beyond!), Meg '26 offers a window into their daily rhythms.

Two Proctor en Segovia students share why their peers should join this immersive Spanish program, where ordering local food, navigating historic streets, living with host families, and experiencing Spanish nightlife build language skills and independence.

The Hays Speaking Prize showcases Proctor students' remarkable courage as they share personal narratives before the community. Beyond teaching public speaking, this 26-year tradition cultivates vulnerability, authentic self-expression, and a culture where students celebrate each other's successes.

Proctor's health and wellness initiatives connect the six pillars of lifestyle medicine with our longstanding commitment to neuroscience-informed learning. We are boldly integrating these complementary approaches at a critical time when students face unprecedented challenges, particularly regarding their complex relationship with technology.

Mountain Classroom students transition from Joshua Tree's desert to California's foggy coast, experiencing dramatic environmental contrasts while exploring marine ecology at Monterey Bay. Claire '26 recounts their adaptation to coastal conditions -- from frigid ocean swims to weatherproofing tents against persistent rain -- as they prepare for backpacking through the region's diverse ecosystems.

Niko '25 shares reflections from the group's first excursion to Vienna, capturing the Austrian capital's sensory delights, elegant beauty, and artistic jewels.

Through vivid sensory descriptions -- the taste of homemade tortilla, sounds of distant church bells, and the feel of cobblestones beneath their feet -- Proctor Academy students offer us a glimpse into their daily lives in Segovia, Spain. Their words capture the essence of this ancient city where history and modern culture are strikingly juxtaposed.