What SAGE Students Say:

"All my experiences here, whether good or bad, have taught me something about not only India, but about people in general and the world as a whole."
           - Sara Whitman, Seattle, WA

"I have really enjoyed learning about and experiencing a new culture and country that were previously a mystery to me."
           - Elsie Wood, Athens, GA

"India has broken me out of my stagnant middle class American patterns and mentality. I have a new self-confidence and I relate to people and the world with more understanding and openness. I have life-long friends and have had incredible experiences."
           - Jim Nolan, San Francisco, CA

"These hills, these faces, these smells - all of them have taught me so much about what is important to me and the sort of person I am and long to be."
           - Jill Cummings, Austin, TX

"Through the SAGE Program I grew personally. Others who are willing to experience the unknown can do the same. It is an unforgettable experience!"
           - Rachel Mullin, Evanston, IL

"After being on the SAGE Program, I now feel like I can go anywhere."
           - Brenda Markley, Syracuse, NY

"The world is at once both smaller and larger because of this experience: smaller because I now have so many friends inhabiting it; larger because of the vast differences it encompasses."
           - Matthew Anderson, Minneapolis, MN

"It etched in me a deep interest and degree of understanding of other cultures and world societies."
           - Anita Foster, Asheville, NC

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"Hiking in the Himalayas – passing through isolated mountain villages – was unforgettable. To walk the mountain paths and see people so removed from my modern life was an experience that cannot be duplicated."
           - Nicole Evans, Everett, WA

"India is the most diverse place I’ve ever been, but it also reminded me how much we all have in common."
           - Sunita Rao, Washington, DC

"A year on the SAGE Program means many things. It means love, understanding, education and a world view. Perhaps my only regret is that I couldn’t stay longer."
           - Austin Jacobs, Hartford, CT

"If we are to make an impact on the world we must take a step towards understanding and appreciating the differences between people and cultures. My year with SAGE was that step for me."
           - Charles Jacobson, Toronto, ON

What SAGE Parents Say:

"Thank you for giving our daughter Stephanie the opportunity to study in India. She has made new friends, adjusted to a new culture, experienced the monsoon season, studied hard and immersed herself in school life. We know that Stephanie is going to come home a changed person from this experience. Your program has opened her eyes to the world."
           - Joanne and Scott Conant, parents of Stephanie Conant, Washington, CT

"Deborah is having the experience of her life! When Deborah leaves, she will be leaving the closest friendships she has ever had, so it breaks our parents' hearts as well."
           - Catherine Maxey, mother of Deborah Maxey, Martha’s Vineyard, MA

"Laura is truly having the experience of a lifetime, and by all accounts is taking advantage of every opportunity she's been given."
           - Bob Marcus, father of Laura Marcus, Indianapolis, IN

"We would like to thank you again for giving our daughter such a positive experience! We were very impressed with the kind and caring atmosphere the students live in. Our daughter will never be the same for having had such a wonderful experience."
           - Firoza Jhabvala, mother of Erin Fitts, Los Angeles, CA

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"The SAGE Program afforded our daughter an opportunity to grow in her awareness of the world, broaden her horizons and challenged her academically. The month long cultural tour was definitely the highlight for her! But meeting fellow students around the world and being with them in the classroom on a day-to-day basis, seeing how seriously they take their education, was an eye opener for Carly, and invaluable!
We are so grateful to you for helping give our daughter her wings to fly!"
           - Kim Moree, mother of Carly Moree, Asheville, NC

"Jake loved SAGE and his time in India. He made wonderful friends from around the world, and met some fabulous teachers. The negatives were offset by the positives. He came home a more mature and well-rounded, tolerant individual".
           - Judi Kloper, mother of Jacob Owens, Corvallis, OR

"We as parents who have worked in international contexts for almost 20 years now, want our children to become responsible global citizens. SAGE has helped to nurture that global perspective.
The SAGE Program offers a rare opportunity for young people to experience the fascination of India and the South Asian subcontinent in a safe and healthy environment. It is value-based in Christian faith, but open to other religious expressions, and fosters friendship beyond national, cultural and religious boundaries, and personal qualities"
           - Thomas and Karin Doehne, parents of Elias Doehne, Berlin, Germany

"The SAGE program is an extraordinary and rare opportunity for high school students to become a part of Indian culture and receive a first-rate education. Highlights such as treks into the mountains and the January tour of India made this an exceptional and life-changing experience for our son."
           - Laurie Ryer, mother of Michael Ryer, Watertown, CT

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