What Is Educational Travel? (and How You Can Earn High School Credit)
Educational travel has been shown to significantly contribute to students’ personal and academic development. According to a study conducted by the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA), 56% of educators reported that travel positively influences students’ academic performance and future career prospects. But what is educational travel? Why do nearly 80% of educators even consider […]
High School Educational Tours for Students FAQs
Educational tours for students can be one of the most enriching experiences for high school students. Teenagers are at a place in their development where they seek – and, studies and experts say, require – independence. But figuring out how to balance that thirst for independence while keeping these risk-prone young adults safe can be a tricky line to […]
7 Key Advantages of Participating in Study Abroad Programs
Study abroad programs can, for so many high school students, be among the most rewarding educational experiences they have. That’s because studying abroad programs are designed to not only add educational value, but also help you learn about life, the world, and gain perspective that you may otherwise not have a chance to experience. Study […]
The Benefits of Experiential Learning on High School Students
Experiential learning is becoming increasingly popular throughout the educational system – and for good reason. The benefits of experiential learning are numerous, and extend across a variety of education levels. A variety of academic studies demonstrate that experiential learning coupled with traditional classroom experiences can help round out a student’s educational experience and lead to superior learning […]
March Break Activities 2024: Things to Do on March Break
March Break activities in 2024 are important. Every year, hundreds of thousands of students are left searching for things to do on March Break to fill their time. While there are many March Break camps to choose from, one option that gets overlooked too often is to send your high school student on a summer break trip. Not only […]
The Long-term Benefits of Travel for Academic and Personal Growth
In a world that is increasingly interconnected and diverse, the value of global awareness and understanding cannot be overstated. Experiential learning via student travel programs can help young adults explore the globe while attaining higher academic achievement. The academic benefits of student travel programs, in fact, are too often understated: 80% of students thought educational travel encouraged greater interest in what […]