Volunteer abroad programs for high school students and recent graduates provide opportunities to engage in fulfilling work while immersing in a foreign culture.
Summer volunteer programs can be life changing for high school students. But finding the right program is tough. Here are some ways to select the perfect service opportunity.
Travel safety is a paramount concern when a teen travels to another country. Here are some of the destinations that are fantastic choices for safe student travel.
The journey from India to Thailand wasn't that long. But for scholarship student Apurva Anand, the travel program would take him to another world - one where he'd learn more about elephant conservation and himself.
Kristen grew up in a rural community where stories about international travel weren't common. She would change that when she journeyed to Thailand for a trip that was both quite different and yet remarkably similar to the travel programs of today.
Madeline Moore was nervous when she first traveled with Rustic Pathways. But with each new experience she grew more confident as she saw how different life can be in various corners of the globe.
Students sometimes get a chance to sample snacks like fried creepy crawlies when they are traveling. Here are a few of the unusual foods you may encounter while on the road.
The Thai Elephant Conservation Project takes students to a 360-acre preserve where they learn about animal behavior and the indigenous people who are the caretakers. The students' time there gives them insight into why elephants are both revered and under threat.
Students who love outdoor adventures like zip lining, rock climbing, and white water rafting will treasure the chance to travel to Thailand. There they’ll be immersed in a culturally-rich and biodiverse destination.
Students can have a memorable tasting adventure during their Rustic travels. Here are some of the best programs for food-loving students who want to try something different.