Traveling with your students is one of the most important things you can do as an educator. An educational travel experience not only enables students to put into practice the concepts they’ve learned in the classroom, but it also challenges them to step outside their comfort zones and helps them develop skills, habits, and mindsets closely associated with future success. Benefits of Educational Travel and School Trips Students who travel with their teachers and peers on an educational trip report feeling happier and more engaged at school. They also perform better academically and interpersonally than their peers. According to results from the survey, ‘Travel Improves Educational Attainment & Future Success” students who travel: Are more engaged—80% thought educational travel sparked greater interest in what they were learning in school. Are more successful in school—More than half of students who traveled achieved better grades. Are more likely than their peers to pursue higher education opportunities—57% of people who traveled as children went to college. Are more likely to earn higher wages—Adults who took domestic education trips during their youth earned 12% more than those who didn’t. In addition to the positive changes you’ll see in your students after taking a group trip together, traveling with them will benefit you as an educator in many ways as well. You’ll get to see your teaching outcomes in action, which can help you improve the way you present specific lessons and concepts in the classroom. Nothing beats the hands on learning like assisting with turtle conservation in Costa Rica or learning about biodiversity in the jungles of Peru. A group trip will also strengthen the rapport between you and your students. You’ll find that a shared travel experience builds trust among your students, as well as between you and them, which will lead to a more cohesive–and productive–classroom environment when you return home. Hear from educators who have traveled with their students to find out exactly why you should, too. Traveling with Students: 5 Benefits for Teachers Traveling for Free is the Teacher Perk You’ve Been Waiting For Connecting Your Curriculum to Global Experiences Make the World Your Classroom
How to Travel With Your Class The benefits of traveling with your class are undeniable, but on your own, the nitty-gritty of organizing and conducting a safe, effective trip is a lot to handle. When planning your own student travel program with your class, these are some of the many tasks that it will entail: Component Travel with Rustic Pathways Do it Yourself Itinerary Creation ✓ ✗ Safety and Risk Management Planning ✓ ✗ Local Connections ✓ ✗ Marketing Materials ✓ ✗ Parent/Teacher Info Meetings ✓ ✗ Budget Planning and Support ✓ ✗ Native Language Speakers and Guides ✓ ✗ In Country Support ✓ ✗ Updates to parents and Administrators ✓ ✗ 24/7 support ✓ ✗ Debriefing activities/ Group Discussion ✓ ✗ Post Trip Debrief ✓ ✗ Student Impact Measurement ✓ ✗ Passports and Visas ✓ ✗ Booking Accommodation and Carefully Selected Hotels ✓ ✗ Arrange All Meals and Activities ✓ ✗ Land Transportation ✓ ✗ Airport Arrivals and Departures ✓ ✗ Travel Insurance ✓ ✗ Travel Documents Assistance ✓ ✗ Group Leader/Tour Leader & Local Staff ✓ ✗ When you travel with us, we handle all of these and more. Your only job? Doing what you do best. Be there with your students to explore your destination, abroad or closer to home. Bridge the gap between your classroom curriculum and the real world. Help inspire the next generation of global citizens. Ready to get started? Connect with us to start planning your perfect trip. Get Started