Saturday, September 1, 2018


Planning for summer travel or study abroad?
Internship?
Volunteerism?

When a Google search produces many options, how do you narrow the results. A few questions to consider:
1.       Is the program accredited or endorsed by ACTFL , any Universities or United States       
        organizations?
2.       Have you checked the state department for important travel information including any   
        safety or health advisories as well as necessary travel documents?  http://travel.state.gov/ 
       3.      Are there testimonials or reviews of the program on the website or on the internet?
       4.    What is the student to adult/teacher/sponsor ratio?
       5.       If budget is a consideration in your decision:  Have you asked about additional costs?    
               (airport pick-up/textbooks/food-board/travel taxes/insurance/appropriate
               clothes/luggage/costs/etc.).
Additional Resources:
National Association of International Educators (Articles/Resources for student study abroad) http://www.nafsa.org/groups/home.aspx?groupid=3

State Department Travel Site:   http://travel.state.gov/

 USA Today Tips on Grants for Student Travel: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/grants-educational-travel-high-school-students-57040.html

High School Study Abroad:  http://www.studyabroad.com/

 
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