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GET TO KNOW FVS INTERIM
“I highly value experiences that take me out of technology because that is something I crave every day. Interim [during my] sophomore year changed my life. I got to spend a week canoeing through Labyrinth Canyon and down the Green River, [and] had never felt more connected with nature, myself, and the people I was with.” — Annie W. '24
As spring approaches each academic year, students and faculty eagerly anticipate the launch of Fountain Valley’s signature Interim Expeditions, which began more than 50 years ago. A weeklong immersion founded on the premise of experiential learning beyond the classroom, Interim encourages the exploration of new cultures, customs, and experiences that transform students’ perspectives and passions for life.
FVS INTERIM EXPEDITION SNAPSHOT
50+ Years
≈ 1 Week
≈ 15 Expeditions
FVS students exploring the world through the Interim Program
hands-on learning, exploration, and discovery taking students beyond the classroom
built around developing curiosity, adaptability, and learning by doing
— Annie W. '24
PAST DESTINATIONS Marine Biology at Forfar Field Station Malama ‘Aina: Caring for and Honoring the Land that Feeds Us Hut to Hut: Exploring Snow Science in the Sawatch Range Eye on the Rainforest: Service in Puerto Rico Under the Sea: Scuba Certification in Cozumel, Mexico Grassroots Conservation in Tanzania Aussie Expedition: Culture, Coastlines, and Kangaroos Illuminating The City of Light: A Cultural Odyssey in Paris ¡A Lima! Spanish Language and Peruvian Culture Immersion From City Streets to Classrooms: Exploring Shanghai’s Heritage
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Missie Alley Director of Interim Programming; World Languages Faculty (Spanish)
fvs.edu/interim