St. Vincent and the Grenadines

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

59 students   A Caribbean nation made up of a main island and a chain of smaller ones, it is popular among sailors and known for agriculture and eco-tourism.   Unique Fact: The island of Bequia, part of the Grenadines, is one of the few places in the world...
St. Lucia

St. Lucia

64 students   A lush island famous for its iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, St. Lucia offers volcanic beaches, rainforest adventures, and French-Caribbean culture.   Unique Fact: St. Lucia is the only country named after a woman, Saint Lucy of...
St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis

22 students   The smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, this two-island federation blends colonial charm, volcanic landscapes, and tourism.   Unique Fact: St. Kitts is home to the first operational British sugar plantation in the Caribbean, now...
Philippines

Philippines

3 students   The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago with a rich blend of Indigenous, Asian, and Western influences, shaped by its history of trade, colonization, and migration.   Unique fact: The country consists of over 7,600...
Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

1 student   Papua New Guinea is an Oceanian nation with rugged mountains, dense rainforests, and remarkable cultural diversity, much of which remains closely tied to traditional land-use practices.   Unique Fact: More than 800 languages are spoken across the...
Nigeria

Nigeria

19 students   Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria is a major cultural and economic force in West Africa. It has over 500 languages and a strong creative industry.   Unique Fact: Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, is the second-largest in the world by...