Putney Catalog 2016

OUR SON MATURED BEYOND WORDS. THIS EXPERIENCE GAVE HIM

a new perspective on the world.

— TARA & BUDDY MORRISON, HOUSTON, TX

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PRE-COLLEGE

Campus Life

Live among world-class facilities, residential instructors, and cultural
sites that become your classroom for intellectual exploration. Choose
one college-style seminar (two at Amherst College) and embark on
an educational experience that is both dynamic and stimulating.
Engage with guest lecturers on field trips, during active discussion,
role-playing, and group projects. In the afternoons and evenings,
enjoy cultural excursions, sports, and other activities led by our staff
and local contacts.

Field-based Seminars

Go beyond the walls of the traditional classroom with energetic,
accomplished instructors. Whether at Amherst College, or in London,
Paris, Florence, Madrid, Barcelona, or Shanghai, participate in small,
hands-on seminars that connect you with people and places that
inspire. Pursue a passion that you don’t often have time for during
your busy school year. Learn for the sake of learning through field-
based inquiry.

Community

Make new friends who share your sense of adventure, motivation
to engage with college-level subject matter, and a commitment to
personal and intellectual growth. Explore, challenge yourself, and
discover your niche in a supportive community of peers selected
from all fifty states and many foreign countries.

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LINK TWO CITIES

Pre-College programs are designed to link together
seamlessly. Combine two of your favorite cities
and seminars to craft your own unique summer
experience, and transition easily from campus to
campus with Putney’s escorted connecting travel.
Receive a $1,000 discount when you enroll in two
linking programs.

SESSION 1 DESTINATIONS

Select one of the following options:
LONDON | PARIS | MADRID | AMHERST

SESSION 2 DESTINATIONS

Select one of the following options:
SHANGHAI | FLORENCE | BARCELONA | AMHERST

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OUTSTANDING

PRE-COLLEGE STAFF

Our distinguished staff members are selected not only for
their impressive academic credentials (many hold advanced
degrees from institutions such as O xford, Harvard, and Yale),
but also because they are warm, dynamic, experienced,
and caring role models. Staff members teach and also live
in dormitories with their students, sharing in their lives and
fully participating in extra-curricular activities.

Living and working side by side with successful filmmakers,
lawyers, artists, writers, and architects helps students
envision their own academic and career paths. Our staff is
fully engaged in community life, taking students to a concert
or visiting a college campus, kicking a soccer ball on the
quad, or providing a reliable source of friendship and support.

Michael Hoyer

Middlebury College, B.A.; Dartmouth College, M.A.;
Stanford University, Ph.D. Michael specializes in 20th
and 21st century novels in French, English, and Spanish.
Her broader research and teaching interests include creative
writing and rhetoric, philosophy and literature, cultural
studies, French language, and film. Michael has worked for
Outside Magazine and she has taught reading, writing, and
art in a variety of settings, including on Putney’s Pre-College
programs in Europe for three summers.

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Damen Scranton

University of California at San Diego, B.A.; University of
California at San Diego, M.F.A. Damen worked as an actor,
director, teacher, and sound designer in New York City for 18 years.
As an actor, Damen has performed in England, Ireland, Northern
Ireland, Italy, France, Kosova, Albania, Macedonia, and 23 of the 50
United States. Damen has taught courses in Shakespeare, acting, and
creative writing at high schools, colleges, and universities both in the
U.S. and abroad. He now teaches theatre at Prospect Hill Academy
Charter School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Damen has taught on
Putney Pre-College programs for 12 summers running.

Sara Sisun

Stanford University, B.A.; San Francisco Art Institute, M.F.A,
Sara was the recipient of a full fellowship to the San Francisco Art
Institute where she received an M.F.A. and became fascinated with
perception and narrative in painting. In 2013, Sara traveled to Italy as an
artist-in-residence with the Jerusalem Studio School. She has taught
regularly at the Bay Area Classical Atelier and the San Francisco Art
Institute. Sara has taught at Pre-College programs at Amherst College
and in Florence.

Alex Carter

New York University, B.A.; Tufts University, Ph.D. (candidate)
Alex discovered Putney as a student, when she traveled on summer
programs in Brazil and China. After college, she returned to teach
the History of Fashion seminar on Putney’s Pre-College programs at
Amherst College and in London and Florence. She has worked as
a tour coordinator at Academic Arrangements Abroad, specializing
in alumni and museum group travel and coordinating logistics for
programs throughout the Adriatic Sea, Cuba, Holland, and Belgium.
Alex is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in English, focusing on medieval
and Renaissance literature.

Jonathan Perry

Tufts University, B.A.; Middlebury College, Intensive
Portuguese Study; The Fletcher School at Tufts University,
M.A.L.D. Jonathan is an international development professional
based in Bogotá, Colombia. He has worked for the World Bank’s
Latin America office and most recently for Instiglio, an international
development advisory firm based in Bogotá where he improves the
impact of social programs together with national governments, NGOs,
and international organizations. Jonathan has worked and lived in six
countries across Latin America, speaks Spanish and Portuguese
fluently, and has led and taught on three Putney programs.

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AMHERST COLLEGE

Get a feel for college life on New England’s most beautiful campus.
Polish your college essay in a writing workshop.
Host a gallery opening or film premiere at an Amherst arthouse.
Practice your business savvy with an Entrepreneurship seminar.

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 20 DAYS DATES: SEE P. 70 TUITION: $5,390

Our Amherst Campus: Located in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Amherst
College has been committed to the pursuit of academic excellence since its
founding in 1821. The college’s historic, ivy-covered buildings and the adjacent
town common form the heart of the “Five College Area,” a vibrant academic
network that includes Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire colleges, as well
as the University of Massachusetts. The town of Amherst is filled with shops and
cafés and is surrounded by rolling hills and rivers, ideal for hiking, canoeing, and
biking. During the summer, artists, writers, and musicians make Amherst a lively
and exciting place to be.

Seminars: Choose two seminars and tap into the incredible resources of
our campus at Amherst College. Live in single-gender residence halls located
at the heart of campus, with easy access to playing fields, tennis courts, and
other college facilities, all near the town of Amherst. Seminars encourage
collaboration and hands-on learning, as well as getting outside of the classroom
for field trips, experiments, performances, and field assignments. Delve into your
courses and learn without the pressure of grades or tests. Capped at ten students,
your seminar allows you to form connections with a small group of peers and
your instructor.

Afternoons and Excursions: Make the most of your summer and campus life
through fun afternoon and evening activities. Take part in an instructional sports
clinic, volunteer at a local daycare, visit an organic farm for some homemade ice
cream, or play a pick-up game of ultimate frisbee. Connect with other students
and instructors and pursue new interests. Introduce the community to your
favorite activities – try digital photography, a cooking club, or a yoga class – in
a social environment that supports and shares your enthusiasm. In the evenings,
enjoy music by a bonfire, talent shows, concerts, and movie nights.

Link two programs and deduct $1,000 from your tuition.

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A DAY 9 AM

IN THE studio art

LIFE 4 PM

MORNING SEMINARS ultimate
frisbee
ACT Prep
Digital Photography 6 PM
English as a Second Language
Entrepreneurship dancing
Film Studies on the quad
Forensics
History: The Rise & Fall of Empires 8 PM
Marketing
Political Science coffee
Psychology of Personality house
Studio Art
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AFTERNOON SEMINARS

Business & Economics
College 101
Creative Writing
Diplomacy & International Studies
Elements of Graphic Design
Filmmaking
Media Studies
Philosophy
Psychology of the Criminal Mind
Public Speaking & Debate
SAT Preparation
Service Leadership

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LONDON

Get a bird’s-eye view of the city on the famous London Eye ferris wheel.
Attend a Royal Shakespeare Company performance at the Globe Theatre.
Perform with friends at a program “coffeehouse.”
Experiment capturing color while photographing London’s vibrant flea markets.

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 15 DAYS DATES: JULY 3 – JULY 17 DEPARTURE: NEW YORK TUITION: $5,490 + AIRFARE

Our London Campus: Situated in the heart of the city, with easy access to
many of its most famous landmarks, our campus is the perfect setting to explore
London’s rich history, architecture, and culture through your field-based
seminar. This ever-evolving city sheds a unique perspective on the dynamics
of current events. Enjoy a picnic lunch of fish and chips in Hyde Park, catch a
performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and explore the eclectic stalls of
Camden Market.

Seminars: Choose a dynamic seminar and explore London and the
surrounding area through the lens of your focus. Your seminar is capped at
ten students and encourages hands-on, collaborative learning that takes place
largely outside of the traditional classroom. Visit 10 Downing Street and
the London Stock Exchange. Discuss social responsibility with protesters in
Parliament Square. Catch a ride on the London Eye, cruise the Thames by river
boat, and photograph the Tower Bridge at sunset. Contemplate treasures in
the British Museum, or head underground to explore Churchill’s War Rooms.
Witness the centuries-old tradition of the changing of the guard at Buckingham
Palace, then attend a theater performance. To conclude your experience,
prepare a final night presentation to share with the group. Curate a gallery of
portraiture, research British perspectives on European integration, or perform
a Shakespearean monologue.

Afternoons and Excursions: Each afternoon, explore topics outside of
your seminar, relax, and have fun! Discuss current events in bustling Trafalgar
Square, join in a pick-up game of cricket or frisbee, take a day trip to nearby
Stonehenge, or attend an exciting football match. After dinner, venture out in
the company of your instructors to see a dance performance, take in a comedy
show, or hone your photography skills during a night shoot. Take an outing with
your seminar group in the surrounding countryside to visit Oxford, Brighton,
Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, or the Aquae Sulis of Bath.

Link two programs and deduct $1,000 from your tuition.

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A DAY 10 AM

IN THE interview
on Broad St.
LIFE
1 PM
LONDON SEMINARS
museum
Contemporary London: visit
Beatles, Bangers, & Banksy
4 PM
England through the Ages: From
Roman Britain to Churchill’s London explore
an open
International Relations & Economics air market
Modern Journalism
Myth & History of Urban Crime: 8 PM

Sherlock Holmes’ London open mic
night
The staff was
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engaged, and
passionate about
the subjects they
were teaching.

—Alyssa & Robert Unikel,
Chicago, IL

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FLORENCE

Interview locals to find out where Florence’s best gelato is made.
Photograph street art in Pisa’s Renaissance-era piazza.
Discover a favorite artist at the Uffizi Gallery.
Sample fresh seafood in the coastal villages of Cinque Terre.

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 15 DAYS DATES: JULY 17 – JULY 31 DEPARTURE: NEW YORK TUITION: $5,390 + AIRFARE

Our Florence Campus: Live in a beautiful 16th century villa perched
high on a hill among olive and cypress groves overlooking the small town
of San Domenico, just outside the city. Florence, considered the birthplace
of the Renaissance and home to some of the greatest collections of art and
architecture in Europe, serves as an inspiring location to explore Italy’s rich
cultural, artistic, and culinary traditions. Nestled between the Apennine
mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Florence and the surrounding region treat
visitors to spectacular landscapes speckled with historic villages and medieval castles.

Seminars: Choose one seminar as a focal point for your time in Tuscany. Take
advantage of sun-drenched landscapes, historical monuments, and museums,
and draw inspiration for your own work. Each dynamic seminar, capped at ten
students, is designed to encourage hands-on, place-based, collaborative learning.
Photograph iconic gondoliers in Venice, or sketch the famous leaning tower in
Pisa. Try your hand at pasta making at an Italian cooking school, and meet with
a family that has been producing the region’s olive oil for generations. Explore
the history and contemporary style of Florentine leather, discover Roman ruins
hidden among modern buildings, and follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo
and the Medicis to see the artistic and architectural wonders of Florence. On
the final night, your seminar group creates a culminating presentation, such as
setting up a gallery or preparing a feast for your group.

Afternoons and Excursions: Explore subjects outside your main seminar,
relax, and have fun during afternoon activities and enrichment seminars. Learn
some basic Italian or join in a pick-up game of soccer with locals. Wander
through a traditional open-air market, sample the flavors of one of Italy’s oldest
gelato makers, or take in an opera performance in the piazza. For a change of
pace, travel by train to Rome with your group, and spend another day exploring
the winding canals of Venice by boat. Choose to travel with your seminar group
to visit Pisa’s legendary leaning tower, hike through the colorful cliffside villages
of Cinque Terre, or explore Lucca’s winding streets by bicycle.

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A DAY 10 AM

IN THE market
excursion
LIFE
12 PM
FLORENCE SEMINARS
visit an
Art in Tuscany olive grove
History of Cuisine:
3 PM
Italian Food & Culture
Italian Language & Culture: cooking
lesson
That’s Amore!
Italy through the Ages: 5 PM

From Caesar to Mussolini survival
Travel Photography: italian

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I gained a great
deal of knowledge
from my classes,
which has affected
the way I interpret
our world.

— Katy Gilbertson, Northfield High
School, Northfield, MN

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PARIS

Cruise the Seine to see the illuminated monuments of Paris by night.
Enjoy a crêpe at a café once frequented by Hemmingway and Fitzgerald.
Attend a performance at the Opéra National de Paris.
Study Parisian architecture from atop the Arc de Triomphe.

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 15 DAYS DATES: JULY 3 – JULY 17 DEPARTURE: NEW YORK TUITION: $5,490 + AIRFARE

Our Paris Campus: Our Paris base is the perfect jumping off point for visits
to Montmartre, Notre Dame, the Île Saint-Louis, and the Champs-Elysées.
Discover the heart of France by immersing yourself in Paris, one of the world’s
great cultural centers. Explore the shops and squares of the hip Marais district,
or sample delicacies at some of the world’s most celebrated food ateliers like
Fauchon and La Durée. Take in one of France’s most provocative modern art
collections at the Pompidou Center or amuse your artistic senses with a visit to
the surrealist Dalí museum. In the evening, climb to the top of the Tour Eiffel
for a unique view of the glittering City of Light.

Seminars: Choose one seminar for your time in Paris and delve into a hands-
on exploration of your focus. Climb to the top of the Sacré Coeur basilica
in Montmartre to sketch a gargoyle’s perspective of the city. Perfect advanced
motion photography techniques of the colorful carnival scene beneath
the Grande Roue in the Jardin des Tuileries, or examine the progression of
architectural styles at the Panthéon, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre.
Walk in the footsteps of famous experts such as Hemmingway, Baldwin, and
David Sedaris to discover the many perceptions of Paris.

Afternoons and Excursions: Afternoons and evenings are a time for students
to explore Paris in ways that go beyond their seminar focus, as well as to relax
and have fun! Play a pick-up game of soccer or frisbee on the Champs de Mars,
peruse local markets and the stands of bouquinistes along the Seine, learn to salsa
at a nightly outdoor festival in the Latin Quarter, and explore the city by bike.
Take excursions to the beaches of Normandy to explore the WWII landings
and walk on French American battlegrounds. Experience Paris’ high culture
at theatre, dance, and musical performances, and take day trips by train to the
resplendent palace of Versailles, Chartres Cathedral, and Monet’s gardens at
Giverny.

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A DAY 8 AM

IN THE breakfast
on campus
LIFE
10 AM
PARIS SEMINARS
interview
Art in Paris a French
Documentary Photography:
model
Capturing the New Paris
French Language: Immersion 1 PM

in Parisian Life & Culture design
History of Fashion sketching

My greatest sense of 8 PM
accomplishment is
my newfound sense carnival
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— Storey Pascal, Faith Lutheran
High School,Las Vegas, NV

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SHANGHAI

 Capture a time-lapse video of street life on Nanjing Road’s neon highway.
Interview a Shanghainese entrepreneur about the startup world in China.
Document the scene at a packed Mandopop concert in Pudong.
Publish a guide to the city’s best traditional xiaolong bao (soup dumplings).

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 16 DAYS DATES: JULY 17 – AUGUST 1 DEPARTURE: NEW YORK TUITION: $4,990 + AIRFARE

Our Shanghai Campus: In the city known as “The Pearl of the Orient,” our
home is a centrally located hotel with easy access to the waterfront walkways
of the Bund and Shanghai’s vast transportation network, connecting the tree-
lined streets of the former French Concession with the towering glass and
steel skyscrapers of the Pudong skyline. Currently the world’s largest city, with
over 24 million inhabitants, Shanghai glows with a dynamic tension between
centuries-old traditions and its current role as the center of world trade.

Seminars: Choose one seminar to follow throughout your time in China. The
city itself becomes a vast classroom to explore together with your peers and
experienced instructors. Each seminar is limited to ten students and is designed
to foster collaborative learning and true cultural engagement. Meet with
representatives of an American business in Shanghai to discuss the nuances of
the Chinese marketplace, or practice your bargaining vocabulary at the Dong
Tai Road Antique Market. Visit the studios of the M50 Art District and interview
experimental artists about pushing the limits of creative expression. On the final
day each seminar group showcases its learning with short presentations such as
a gallery show, a “cutting-edge Shanghai” walking tour, or a student-led cooking
lesson.

Afternoons and Excursions: Broaden your experience while learning from
instructors outside your main seminar, relax, and enjoy a variety of afternoon
and evening activities. Find your inner focus with Tai-chi lessons, or challenge
yourself to sample the delicacies offered at the Fangbang Xi Lu night market.
Follow the evolution of Shanghainese vernacular architecture, connecting the
aspirations of the millenium-old Longhua Pagoda with the modern Jin Mao
Tower. Wonder at an aerial acrobatics performance, or learn the basics of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Take a break from city life with a day trip to the
traditional water town of Nanxun and an overnight excursion to the bamboo
forests of Anji Province, setting of the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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A DAY 8 AM

IN THE tai chi
in the park
LIFE
10 AM
SHANGHAI SEMINARS
practice
China & the World Economy character
Contemporary Chinese Culture: Social,
strokes
Artistic, & Architectural Frontiers
Intermediate Mandarin: 3 PM

Language & Culture discuss
Intro to Mandarin: modernization

Language & Culture 8 PM

Hiking into the try a
bamboo forest in traditional
the Anjii Province instrument
outside of Shanghai
was an extraordinary PRE-COLLEGE 63
experience for L.J..

— Robin Smith, West Hartford, CT

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MADRID

Write an insider’s guide to the city’s best tapas eateries.
Ride bikes along the shores of Madrid’s Rio Park.
Sketch the outdoor café scene in the bustling Plaza Mayor.
Attend a photography gallery opening.

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 15 DAYS DATES: JULY 3 – JULY 17 DEPARTURE: NEW YORK TUITION: $4,990 + AIRFARE

Our Madrid Campus: Our campus is the Colegio Mayor Chaminade, part of
the Ciudad Universitaria, a short metro ride from the bustling Puerta del Sol
and the stately cypress trees of Retiro Park. Located in the geographical center
of Spain, high on the meseta beneath the backdrop of the craggy Guadarrama
mountain range, Madrid has long been a social and creative hub — the nerve
center that ties together Spain’s diverse regional communities. Experience the
medieval, baroque, and belle époque as you explore the city’s estates, paseos, and
sunny plazas. At night, the city is alive with tapas restaurants, the sound of
guitars pouring from flamenco tabernas, and the sleepless bright lights of theatre
and movie house marquees. Madrid, with a modern pulse and palpable sense
of tradition, is the welcoming heart of Spain.

Seminars: Choose one seminar to explore Madrid and the surrounding
area through the lens of its theme. These dynamic seminars, capped at ten
students, encourage hands-on, place-based, collaborative learning. Discuss the
visceral impact of Dalí’s surreal landscapes before setting out for the Museo
Reina Sofia, or brainstorm questions for a survey you will conduct in the Plaza
Mayor. Sketch the stunning spires of the alcázar of Segovia and watch the sun
set over the medieval walls of Toledo. Visit the avant-garde Matador to take in
a concert, play, or exhibit, or participate in a language exchange with young
Madrileños. On your final night, prepare a presentation for the entire group.
Set up a gallery of your sketches, or do a reading of a short story of Civil War-
era Madrid through the eyes of Hemingway.

Afternoons and Excursions: Afternoon activities and enrichment seminars
allow you to explore topics outside of your seminar, relax, and have fun! Enjoy a
game of soccer or basketball on campus at the Colegio Mayor with new Spanish
friends, or search for the most decadent churros con chocolate at a local chocolatería.
See an evening bullfight in the world-class Las Ventas arena, or attend a special
seminar on golden hour photography. Explore the region surrounding Madrid
with day trips to the ancient cities of Toledo and Segovia.

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A DAY 11 AM

IN THE interviews
in the park
LIFE
1 PM
MADRID SEMINARS
vocab
Art in Madrid: at the
Canvas, Stage, & Screen market

Spanish Language: 6 PM
Out of the Classroom
flamenco
Travel Photography: lesson
The City in Focus
9 PM
I really enjoyed
sketching on top of evening
the Alcazar Castle in photo shoot
Toledo with my art
group. There was a PRE-COLLEGE 65
beautiful view and we
soaked up the history
of the structure.

— Amelia Rempe, Holy Innocents’
Episcopal School, Atlanta, GA

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BARCELONA

Use your camera to capture the colors of Barcelona’s Boquería market. DEPARTURE: NEW YORK TUITION: $4,990 + AIRFARE
Get to know Spanish students during a cultural scavenger hunt.
Step on the legendary pitch at F.C. Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium.
Ascend the spires of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia cathedral.

COMPLETING GRADES: 9 – 12 DURATION: 15 DAYS DATES: JULY 17 – JULY 31

Our Barcelona Campus: Live in a private residence hall in the hip Raval
district, a short walk from the beach. With a distinct regional character,
Barcelona is known for its unique blend of pragmatism, style, flair, and civic-
mindedness. Europe’s largest city on the Mediterranean is a cosmopolitan
gem. Starting on the beach boardwalks of the Barceloneta, walk the narrow,
lantern-lined streets of the Barrio Gótico, through the brilliant colors and joyful
noises of the flower and bird kiosks on the pedestrian Ramblas. Sit and enjoy
a traditional pan amb tumaquets breakfast in front of the undulating, shimmering
façade of Gaudí’s Battló House. The Picasso Museum, Museum of Modern
Art, the Sagrada Familia cathedral, and the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic all
serve as invigorating open-air classrooms.

Seminars: Choose one seminar to follow throughout your time in Barcelona
and get an in-depth view of the city and the surrounding area. Your dynamic
seminar, capped at ten students, encourages hands-on, place-based, collaborative
learning. Walk the Ramblas to photograph vibrant street performers. Interview
young Spaniards about the Catalán music scene, or head to the Museu de la
Xocolata for a hands-on lesson in chocolate making. Ride an aerial cable car
to the secluded mountainside monastery of Montserrat. Experience the wild
and surreal works of Salvador Dalí in his hometown of Figueres. On the final
night, you and your seminar prepare a culminating presentation for the whole
group. Design a Gaudí-inspired facade, produce a tapas cookbook, or set up a
photo gallery.

Afternoons and Excursions: Relax, have fun, and explore subjects outside
of your seminars and take advantage of afternoon activities and enrichment
seminars. Rent bikes and ride through the beautiful Parc de la Ciutadella,
or take in a film at an open-air cinema. Enjoy the panoramic views from the
balcony at Parc Güell, and head to the beach to relax, swim, or kayak. Find a
hidden café for a tertulia, or Spanish conversation hour. On day trips, travel to
the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenées, and the turquoise beaches of medieval
Tossa del Mar.

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A DAY 10 AM

IN THE lesson on
portraiture
LIFE
1 PM
BARCELONA SEMINARS
tapas
Art & Architecture:
Medieval to the Surreal 6 PM

Spanish Language: boqueria
Out of the Classroom market

Spanish & Catalan Cuisine 9 PM
Travel Photography:
dinner &
The Mediterrenean Lens flamenco

Emma’s Art & show
Architecture instructor
was terrific, presenting PRE-COLLEGE 67
just the right balance
of background and
instruction prior to
and after outings.

— Lori Olans & Matthew Waldor,
Newton, MA

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PODF BOARD MEMBERS

The Putney Open Door Fund is a non-profit foundation whose purpose JOHN ASHLEY, Attorney, New York, NY
is to provide support for young people seeking educational summer JONATHAN BRAND, Attorney & College President, Mt. Vernon, IA
experiences they could not otherwise afford. The Fund’s Board of MEG CHUTE, Educator, Brookline, MA
Directors is committed to making the immeasurable benefits of an LINDA COLEMAN, Interior Design Consultant, Chicago, IL
experience like Putney available to all students, regardless of their BRECK EISNER, Filmmaker, Los Angeles, CA
economic status. BRUCE FEILER, Author, Brooklyn, NY
The success of the Putney Open Door Fund depends on the generosity of ABBEY GARDNER, Int’l Development Policy Advisor, New York, NY
its donors, most of whom are alumni or parents. One hundred percent of DAVID GRUPPO, Attorney & Investment Banker, Larchmont, NY
donations goes directly to funding future scholarship students. Your support ANNE LITTLE, Attorney & Importer, Larchmont,NY
is greatly appreciated! COREY MODESTE, Financial Analyst, New York, NY
The Putney Open Door Fund generally limits eligibility to students who are U.S. VICKI WALLER, Educator, Los Angeles, CA
residents, whose parents’ combined income is less than $40,000, and who ERIC WILSON, Entrepreneur, Shanghai, China
have few assets. Full and partial scholarships are awarded each year. Please
note that because many applications are received, allocation is competitive. HOW TO APPLY
Most PODF scholarships support students on community service and Pre-
College enrichment programs worldwide. To consider an applicant for a scholarship award,
the Putney Open Door Fund must receive complete
68 scholarship applications via mail no later than
Chequn Wiggins, second from right Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Late or incomplete
applications will not be considered.

Please visit: GOPUTNEY.COM/PODF
to download application forms and for
complete information on how to apply.

2015 PODF RECIPIENT

CHEQUN WIGGINS, MEMPHIS, TN

COMMUNITY SERVICE COSTA RICA

I truly thank the Putney Open Door Fund for
making this a reality for me at this age.
I would have never thought in a million
years I would go to Costa Rica.

Before this, I had never been
out of my home state.

This experience has forever changed me.
I want to travel again on my own one day
and continue to help others. Thank you for
everything. Please keep offering this experience
for others so that one day they can tell their

stories to their families just like me.

THE PUTNEY BARN TEAM

Front Row: Annie Agnone, Hannah Gilkenson, Jaime Rogstad, Deb Derrig, Felicia Tempesta, Anna Kayes, Alex Bodel, Kelsey Burns, Lauren McDowell, Erika Skogg
Back Row: Patrick Noyes, Ryanne Fujita-Conrads, Susannah Poland, Jeffrey Shumlin, Governor Peter Shumlin, Mike Oster, Renee Crispe, John Linsley

Jeffrey Shumlin Governor Peter Shumlin Patrick Noyes Alexandra Bodel Lauren McDowell

Wesleyan University, B.A. Wesleyan University, B.A. Georgetown University, B.A. Dartmouth College, B.A.; University Washington & Lee University, B.A.
Jeff first traveled on his own to In November, 2010, Peter was Patrick joined Putney 16 years ago of Miami School of Law, J.D. Lauren has led Putney programs
Guatemala when he was nine elected Governor of Vermont. as a leader of a Spain Language Alex has led programs across in Ecuador, Cuba, Costa Rica,
years old to spend the summer He is on leave from Putney while Learning program. He has since the globe. She oversees leader and Spain. She coordinates
on a coffee plantation. Travel has he serves Vermonters. After 35 led Pre-College programs at hiring for our National Geographic programming in Latin America
been the primary focus of his years as co-director, he still stays Amherst College and in China Student Expeditions and directs and acts as our liaison to
life ever since. He has worked in in touch with The Putney Barn. and Spain. He directs programs programs in Peru. Alex speaks the Putney Open Door Fund
France and Spain, ridden a horse Like his brother Jeff, Peter was in Europe and Asia. Patrick Spanish and French. scholarship foundation. Lauren
across the Pantanál in Brazil, born into educational travel. He speaks Spanish. speaks Spanish.
and cycled almost everywhere. has traveled throughout Europe,
As a director of Putney for over Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, Hannah Gilkenson Kelsey Burns Susannah Poland
30 years, Jeff has led numerous where he was able to visit China
programs for young people, when it was still closed to most University of Michigan, B.A. St. Lawrence University, B.A. Stanford University, B.A.
designed trips worldwide, and American travelers. His daughters Hannah has led in Ecuador, Kelsey has led programs in Spain, Susannah has led programs in
sent his own children on programs are alumnae of Putney programs Peru, Costa Rica, Australia, Ghana, and Latin America. She France and Thailand. She directs
to Vietnam, Costa Rica, and in the Dominican Republic and New Zealand, and Fiji. She coordinates photos and video programs in Europe and Nepal,
Europe. Jeff speaks French and France. directs programs in the U.S. and production, and directs programs and oversees custom programs.
Spanish. Oceania, and oversees hiring for in Asia, Europe, South America, Susannah speaks French.
Mike Oster Pre-College programs. Hannah and Africa. Kelsey speaks
Ryanne Fujita-Conrads speaks Spanish and German. Spanish. John Linsley
Elon University, B.S.
Reed College, B.A. Mike has led Putney and National Annie Agnone Erika Skogg St. Lawrence University, B.A.;
Ryanne has led Community Geographic Student Expeditions Syracuse University, M.A.
Service programs in Ecuador programs in Australia, Belize, Ohio University, B.A., B.S.; Montanta State University, B.A. John has led for Putney and
and Costa Rica. She is part of California, Bali and Dominica. University of Alabama, M.F.A. Erika has led National Geographic National Geographic Student
our outreach team and directs Mike oversees Putney leader Annie has taught writing and programs in Peru, Ecuador & the Expeditions in Tanzania and India.
programs in Costa Rica and hiring, and directs programs in the photo on Putney and National Galapagos, Tanzania, Tuscany, He directs programs in Tanzania,
Ecuador. Ryanne speaks Spanish. U.S., Indonesia, and Belize. Geographic Student Expeditions Iceland, and Yellowstone. Erika India, and the U.S., and oversees
programs in Italy, Ireland, and oversees our communication health and safety. He speaks Swahili.
the Czech Republic. She directs with alumni families and directs
programs in Europe and the U.S. programs in the U.S. and Morocco.

Anna Kayes Felicia Tempesta Jaime Rogstad Renee Crispe Deb Derrig

College of William and Mary, B.A. Lasell College, B.A. Jaime has worked at Pre-College Mount Holyoke College, B.A. Deb has been a member of
Anna has led Putney programs Felicia is a member of Putney’s at Amherst College and is a Renee is a member of Putney’s Putney’s Admissions team for 16
in Dominica and Thailand. She Outreach team. She focuses on member of Putney’s Admissions Admissions team. She guides years. She oversees the review
directs programs in Alaska, Putney’s graphic design, including team. She coordinates group students through the application and processing of all student
Iceland, England, the West Indies, catalogs, post cards, and website. flights and works with the Putney process and coordinates pre- applications and manages day-to-
and Thailand. Open Door Fund. departure communication with day life at The Barn.
families.
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