Winterim 2025

Experiential Learning

It’s a big world. On their way to becoming global citizens, Brimmer students engage with the world through Winterim, an experiential, cultural, and service learning program. Students choose from among several international or domestic programs, such as traveling to Iceland to learn about Viking history; learning from and connecting with students in China; or experiencing London and Paris in an exploration of social justice in the Victorian age and today.
 
A hallmark of Brimmer’s curriculum and a favorite among students, what makes this biennial program so unique is that the Winterim experience begins in the classroom. Prior to departure, students and faculty meet to research their upcoming destinations, build cohesive travel groups, and define the curricular and cultural context for their chosen program. This level of advanced preparation lays the groundwork for truly meaningful travel experiences.

2025 Winterim Offerings

  • Austria & Germany
    AUSTRIA & GERMANY
    Cities/Towns:     Vienna, Melk Abbey, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Munich
    Dates: March 9-16
    Trip Leader: Nicole Rudolph 
  • Costa Rica
    COSTA RICA
    Cities/Towns:     Sarapiqui, La Paz
    Dates: March 9-16
    Trip Leader: Carl Coombs
  • London
    LONDON
    Cities/Towns:     London, Stratford-upon-Avon
    Dates: March 9-16
    Trip Leader: Paul Murray
  • Puerto Rico
    PUERTO RICO
    Cities/Towns:     San Juan, Fajardo, Ponce
    Dates: March 9-16
    Trip Leader: Mirna Goldberger
  • Boston
    BOSTON
    Cities/Towns:     Boston
    Dates: March 10-14
    Trip Leaders: David Cutler and Pete Slaski 
  • Italy
    ITALY
    Cities/Towns:     Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii
    Dates: March 9-16
    Trip Leader: Karen Bernanke
  • Panama
    PANAMA
    Cities/Towns:     Old Panama, Embera, Taboga Island
    Dates: March 10-17
    Trip Leader: Chris Hardman
  • new spain
    SPAIN
    Cities:     Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo
    Dates:     March 10-17
    Trip Leader:     Max Holman
  • Switz new
    SWITZERLAND
    Cities/Towns:     Geneva, Zermatt, Zurich, Lucerne
    Dates: March 9-16
    Trip Leader: Cecelia Pan

Brimmer and May School

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