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Looking for ways to make your summer more exciting and prepare for college? Check out this post to learn how teens can make the most of their summer vacation.

Service learning trip destinations offer students the chance to engage in impactful volunteer work, explore cultural diversity, and address global social and environmental issues. From wildlife conservation in Costa Rica to community development in Morocco, these trips provide hands-on experiences that foster personal growth and make a real difference in local communities.

Climate change and development have taken a major toll on the Mekong River. And that’s bad news for the 60 million people who rely on it.

Eating abroad means you get to eat all the local food, delicacies, and in-season fruits and vegetables. Take a peek at some of the fruits and vegetables you might see at the market on a Rustic Pathways’ high school summer travel program.

The Chinese zodiac may be the tool you need to pick your next travel destination.

A good place to start is to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, and work to find which programs and community partners will allow for the most meaningful cross-cultural learning. Global programming lends a boost to any thematic curriculum if you can draw creative parallels and have a good understanding of your intended learning moments.

Schools with integrated education models point to Leadership as one of the skill sets necessary to develop well-rounded students. Separating leadership development from the dynamics of school culture and community power structures can allow for students to see practical and organic applications of leadership in the real world, sometimes more clearly than in their own home contexts.

Learn how to say hello, goodbye, please, and thank you in multiple languages. This guide covers words to know before you travel.

Learn about the common worries of traveling abroad as a student and how to overcome them. You are not alone.