student travel
For students studying abroad or racking up miles on a summer break, there are many student-friendly cities that you simply must visit.
Life Lessons from a Traveling 16-Year-Old
Traveling may seem daunting to some. There are so many unknowns like: Will I get lost? Am I going to be able to communicate properly? Will I even like the experience? Questions like this can be paralyzing to people, and that's why they stay stuck inside their heads, never to go off and just live a better life by embracing what they don't know. To me, the unknown is a calling to adventure. It's a thrill to go experience amazing things, broaden my mind, and learn about myself and the world. Recently I took my longest trip ever to Japan. The lessons I learned were life-changing.
Zachary BoulangerPublished 6 years ago in WanderJapan
We docked in Kobe, Japan on January 24th and we left the 28th (five days). I really haven’t experienced too much culture shock yet, I don’t think, due to the modernity of these cities and available english. The public transportation is super impressive here; a little chaotic at times, but nothing too extreme. We got the hang of it pretty quickly, although the first day was interesting, to say the least. It’s all very fast and efficient here! The buses and trains are on time all the time, people are orderly when they enter, exit, and walk through the stations, everything is clean, and oddly silent. There is no diversity at all—we stand out so much. A few people have taken our picture, but otherwise they get on with their day and don’t care about us. Caroline especially—having curly blonde hair and height. That being said, we have split up our big group of 11-14 people into three to five people for many reasons. I can’t stand traveling in large groups. There is no possible way to fit in one taxi, restaurant, or quickly get around the stations. We waste too much time waiting up for people at each corner or to make decisions about food, shops, etc. The small groups have been awesome, though. Caroline, Jack, Abbey, and I work really well together. We ran all over the cities and up mountains in a stylish fashion.
August BishopPublished 6 years ago in WanderCamp America
I applied for Camp America 2017 because I wanted to see the world after I graduated from school in June. The programme is perfect because you have the chance to meet awesome people and work with them, upgrade your soft skills, and also travel around America. Since I’m from Germany, I also wanted to improve my English skills, and I thought this could be an excellent opportunity for it.
Jessica MüllerPublished 6 years ago in WanderCrossroads
As far as I know, Strasbourg means “Fortress at the Crossroads”—which if you ask me, makes a lot of sense. Look where it lies. The majority of Western Europe is within three hours (by train) of the city, which is historically the border between France and Germany (no matter who the city actually belonged to at any given point in history). So, I guess, in September 2010, it makes sense that I wound up there, as I was definitely at a crossroads in my own life.
Erika YorkPublished 6 years ago in WanderMy Study Abroad Experience
The summer of 2017, I had gone on a study abroad program that had taken me to multiple cities in Ireland. This trip had a lot of firsts for me. It was my first time out of the country, it also was the first time I wasn’t traveling with any member of my family. And, of course, I was very nervous because of these facts. The day I was to leave for Ireland, I thought the whole plane ride: did I make the right choice, and what was going to happen once I had gotten there? Even though I wasn’t alone, I was with a group of people, but I didn’t know all of them that well, so it hadn’t helped my nerves at all.
Moira LedinskyPublished 6 years ago in WanderThings I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is a life-changing undertaking that seriously everyone should do in college. However, there are a lot of little mistakes made once the process is begun and once your feet hit the ground. Here are a few specific and general things to know before taking off.
Emily Grace GillPublished 6 years ago in WanderChina Through a Foreigner
Smog, crowdedness, economics, this is China through my eyes. After visiting, my pupils became even more dilated. I was not only in another country but another social dynamic. I was surrounded by people who were, to me, very similar to each other. For the most part they all had the same traditions, values, and the same language. Then, there was me and my classmates, who had distinctive looks from each other and even more so, them. We had different backgrounds and values. We were all from America, the melting pot country. In China, it appeared to us, it was a collective group of sameness.
The Time I Studied in Costa Rica and Vactioned in Panama in 3 and 1/2 Weeks!
To kick off summer 2017, I went to Costa Rica to study Human Rights and Serving Learning! My time in Costa Rica was nothing but magical! I ate the best food, met the best people, and had experiences that I would not have had back at home. I am truly grateful for those who helped me plan for this trip, fund this trip, and enjoy it!
Deja MorrisPublished 6 years ago in WanderMarketing Abroad Travels to African Americans
There are a number of companies who are narrowing in on changing the experiences of young Americans of color. Now more than ever, American students are going abroad for education. Even TV, film, and social media are reinforcing traveling for leisure being a part of the young American experience. And as studies have shown, going abroad builds confidence, promotes cultural sensitivity, and provides a competitive edge in the age of rapid globalization. Just like those other companies hopping on the equal access bandwagon, it's time for travel companies to consider following suit.
C AlexandraPublished 6 years ago in WanderI Want to Go Places
"Ooooh, Lithuania? Only £30 return flights? I'll take it!"...this is the recurring thought process that runs through my brain at least 3 times a week. Not having anything booked is utterly frustrating to me since having an adventure to look forward to is so precious when you're a student; knowing you're going to get your head out of the books and hands out of the empty fridge is incredible. Currently, at the end of November, I have nothing booked, and that disgusts me as it is so unlike me. The past 2 years have seen me venture out on my own, widen my horizons, and gain so many experiences that I never thought I would do at this age. To say that by the age of 20 I would have been to 15 countries (8 of which on my own) is something rare that a lot of people my age would not have done. I owe this to my parents for annually taking me to France from a young age, this had always fed my ambition for getting out there and seeing as much as I can.
Hannah ToughPublished 6 years ago in Wander3 Things I Wish I Did When I Traveled to China
When I was 15 years old, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to China. I had taken Mandarin Chinese as my foreign language of choice in middle and high school, and my school offered the trip. I was able to experience the cities of Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai all in about one week! It was definitely the trip of a lifetime.
Mickey KyanPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Perks of Studying Abroad
My first experience abroad happened when I was 14. The ninth-grade end-of-the-year trip was to London, and I couldn’t be more excited. What was I going to see? I had been preparing for the trip all year long. World History class was exciting since I was going to be visiting some of the places we discussed. I was ready for this experience, and let’s just say, I wasn’t disappointed. I loved everything about London. The sights, the food, the people, etc. The experience was surreal! On the flight back home, I vowed I would be going abroad again. That’s right, I was bitten by the travel bug!
Kayla BaptistePublished 7 years ago in Wander