Do your online school in nature! I was struggling to decide whether to return to the heart of the pandemic at my school in Florida or stay at home in my childhood bedroom. When I found out about APB, it seemed like the perfect option. APB is a cohort of college students all studying online at their schools in nature together. We got covid tested and when everyone was negative, we entered a bubble and now we don't have to wear masks. The students are wonderful, interesting, kind, intelligent people, as are the top notch staff and instructors, who plan super fun programs (outdoors and otherwise) and act as mentors to the students. So happy I decided to apply!

A great adventure As a parent, I am so glad this was an option when college decided to not bring students on campus. Working from home would have been a real challenge for our college student. This opportunity has provided so much more personal development than being at home or on a college campus in a limited fashion. As an incoming college freshman, our son has met new young adults from all over the country, built community, had multiple leadership experiences and has tried many new outdoor activities. The academic mentorship that is in place to support the students brings peace of mind to us as parents, knowing that college/class is happening, and it's more than 'camp'. A true blessing to live normally, maskless, while experiencing great people and great adventures.

Absolutely loved my experience at a… Absolutely loved my experience at a place beyond! I’m so grateful for the mentorship and peers, amazing trips, laughs and mask free hugs!

A Place Beyond Our Expectations We loved the idea of APB so much that we sent both of our kids! They are twins in their Junior years. We define this as the mini "trip abroad" that they may never get to take through their colleges due to COVID. It has been that and SO MUCH MORE than we could ever ask for as parents; knowing that our children are safe, mask free, eating healthy foods, getting good grades, and studying with others while they learn to learn remotely and budget their time. Why are they studying well? Pure motivation! So that they can participate in doing all of the outdoor adventures, continue building lifelong friendships, take advantage of the one-on-one mentorships, hear the guest lectures, and have fun like going to a prom, a murder mystery party, poetry readings, birthday celebrations, dance parties, campfires. I also get the feeling that APB is not cliquey. Everyone seems to genuinely get along. My kids were in Arizona for their Fall semester and will go to the Colorado location for the Spring.

Super Semester A Place Beyond has been the best decision I have made this year. Between the supportive and amazing community, the covid free bubble, and the endless adventures, you can’t go wrong for spending your semester here!