Travel Opportunities

Students interested in the Spanish language and culture are invited to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience where they host a student from Argentina for a month in February and then go to live with her in Buenos Aires for a month in June. During this direct exchange, students attend our sister school, Santa Ethnea, and explore the city with their host, where they form strong relationships and lifelong memories.

Mercy students have the opportunity to embark on a 10-day scientific adventure to Costa Rica. There, they design and implement their own unique research projects, all while exploring their beautiful surroundings. This in-depth and hands-on research opportunity is encouraged for those interested in continuing their studies in the field, working side-by-side with professional scientists.

Mercy seniors are invited to spend a jam-packed weekend in New York City with their classmates to kick off their final year together at Mercy. They visit the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, NBC Studios, 9/11 Museum, St. Patrick's Cathedral and more. It's a trip that they continue to talk about for years after they have graduated.

summer 2023

Students involved in Mercy’s theatre department participated in the world-renowned Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is the world’s largest international theatre festival with the American High School Theatre Festival, and Mercy is proud to have been selected to perform for the second time! Students experienced the transformation of the whole city to a stage. Visitors viewed performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms and from city parks to churches, as 3,000 different performers showcased their talents. 

summer 2022

A large group of Mercy students explored France during a 12-day adventure. They visited historic places such as the French riviera, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, walked through beautiful chateaus, gardens and museums and relaxed on a cruise along the Seine River.

returning in summer 2025

summer 2023

A group of students flew across the pond for an 11-day European excursion in Ireland and England. They visited the Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, International Mercy Centre, Shakespeare's birthplace, Big Ben and so much more. his trip was full of awe inspiring art, architecture and countryside landscapes.

summer 2024

Mercy students took a 10-day trip to Switzerland and Italy over the summer. They enjoyed fondue, played traditional games, and listened to music in Lucerne. The group visited Lake Como and drove through the Swiss Alps. In Venice, they took a gondola ride. The adventure continued with a visit to the Vatican in Rome, making wishes at the Trevi Fountain, and wandering the historic streets of Florence!

summer 2025

Mercy is headed to Japan where students will visit Tokyo and surrounding cities for 9 days with a focus on engineering, robotics and the future of cities. They will explore the Shibuya District, ascend the Tokyo Skytree, explore the Space Dome at JAXA, learn about hybrid assistive limb technology at Cyberdyne Studios and visit other STEM focused areas. The trip will also take in many cultural elements such as traveling to Mount Fuji, participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and preparing dinner with the help of a local Japanese chef.