Welcome!

What is the Agora Experience?

An exciting opportunity to live two unforgettable weeks in rural Romanian Transylvania. Live with a family in a traditional home, camp in the Carpathian mountains, and gain real-world skills while planning and implementing meaningful community projects.


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Who is the Experience for?
Young adults, 15-18 years old, who are interested in actively exploring the world, community development and experiential learning.  We seek highly motivated, creative and compassionate individuals who believe in service and positive change. We have a commitment to assembling the best group possible to ensure quality experiences for both you and the villages where you will live, learn and serve.

Why join the Experience?
  • explore the history, culture and landscape of Transylvania (brochure) (program overview);
  • develop life-long friends;
  • live with a family, experience a different way of life;
  • become a member of the international community as you work and explore with your group, villagers and our experienced staff;
  • develop and implement a sustainable community project;
  • gain new ideas, skills, and language to add to your list of experiences;
  • and, perhaps most importantly, have the experience of a lifetime!


 





“The Agora experience was a exciting way to learn about, help out and have fun in a Romanian community in a very real way.” - Experience Alum



“Thank you so much for everything that you did for us, it was a unique experience and I feel so lucky to have been able to participate in your program.” - Experience Alum