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Not every school lets you chase college readiness with a suitcase, but Oaks Christian comes close. Their academic trips aren’t just glorified vacations; they’re packed with purpose. While there’s no public mention of students earning official academic credit, many experiences, like the London Institute of Global Leadership, are clearly designed to sync with classroom learning. Think reflective projects, thoughtful discussions, and the kind of hands-on exploration no textbook can touch. Sure, it might not come with a GPA boost, but the growth? Undeniable. These trips sharpen minds, expand perspectives, and give students stories that say way more than a letter grade ever could. Translation: it totally counts, just not in a report card kind of way.