World Cultures

True to our mission and our commitment to prepare young women to meet the challenges of a changing global society, Xavier sponsors International Study Programs that are open to all students. Xavier faculty members accompany student groups on all trips.

Experience once in a lifetime opportunities at Xavier by participating in our international studies programs! We encourage all of our students to participate in world communities, and embrace our similarities and differences by becoming more appreciative and mindful of God’s bounty.

Pilgrimage

Lourdes, France
Il faut croquer la vie à pleines dents! This pilgrimage includes: Lourdes and Paris.

Participants will be a part of the: Easter Triduum celebrations at St. Pius X Basilica, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Stations of the Cross, an International Mass on Easter Sunday, visits to the Cachot (where Saint Bernadette lived in poverty), the Waters at eh Grotto and the baths, as well as the Rosary Procession and the Blessing of the Sick.

Cost:
Approximately $6,000

Language Immersion

Loches, France
July 6 - July 19, 2025
Xavier is pleased to offer a study abroad program in Loches, France.  Students will have the option to either study art in English or take immersion French classes in the beautiful Loire Valley.  Students will have morning classes and participate in afternoon field trip activities.  Chaperones will accompany students during their free time to explore the area.  Students will have an overnight trip to Paris to see several sites.

Cost: Approximately $5,000

Cultural Exchange Program

Lima, Peru
June 28 - July 10, 2025

Become a host student with our cultural exchange program with La Inmaculada School in Lima, Peru and get the chance to travel and be immersed in the local Peruvian culture!

Phoenix host dates: Jan 29 - Feb 10, 2025
Peru travel dates: June 28 - July 10, 2025, *approx $4,000
More Information: 602-277-3772 ext 3071
Visit our website: www.xcp.org or agutierrez@xcp.org

International Trip to England

London & Southern England
Tentative Dates June 28 - July 7, 2025

Cost: Approx $4,500
More Information

El Camino de Santiago, Spain

Summer 2025

educationaltravle.com/Gutierrez-9225
Who can participate? XCP students, mothers & daughters of XCP

June 28 - July 8, 2025

Madrid and the The Way of St. James - Beginning in Sarria
Cost: $5,500 approx
Includes:
  • Tour guide / local transportation
  • Flights
  • Hotels + board
  • Madrid city tour
** Good physical condition recommended for daily walks of 8-10 miles to advance in the Camino.

For More Info: Prof. Gutiérrez, agutierrez@xcp.org

Summer in Spain

Madrid & Barcelona, Spain
June 28-July 8, 2025

Explore Madrid & Barcelona with a full-time, multilingual, WorldStrides tour director who is LEAP-trained in experiential education & a local guide at sites and on city tours.
 
Cost: Approx. $5,000
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