Below are reviews from both Lively parents & Lively students. Newest reviews will be posted at the top.
3/28/25
Going to London with some of my closest friends and teachers was truly a unique experience. As someone who has been to London before I genuinely think that no other trip back can top this one. Our tour guide was friendly and outgoing, but was able to keep us safe and secure as well. Experiencing the culture, learning about the history, and going to see amazing shows was truly unbeatable.
~Jayus F. L.
(Student Traveler on the London Spring Break Trip 2025)
3/26/25
The trip to London was amazing for so many reasons, as a student who really enjoys theater and how it’s made and the city of London I was thrilled when this opportunity came up. In London we saw theater productions that wowed me, beautiful theater spaces, and lots of opportunities for memories to be made. This trip would truly not have been possible without Ms. Everett or Ms. Gang, they made me feel so safe, wanted, and loved. They set good boundaries that let us have fun while keeping us safe and for that I am thankful because I got to experience a gorgeous city with my friends by myself which was a whole lot of fun. We saw lots of historic places to and those experiences brought me closer to the history of both England and the US. Overall I had the experience of a lifetime and I hope others will have as much fun as I did in the near future.
~Eve
(Student traveler on the London Trip Spring Break Trip 2025)
3/24/25
As a parent of a student who went on a recent EF trip, I could not have been more pleased with every step of the process with both EF and the teachers who led the trip. Wrangling a group of 13 middle schoolers is no easy feat, but these teachers (and the EF guides on the ground, according to my teen) made it seem like the easiest thing in the world.
As parents, we were well prepared in meetings and were kept updated as the kids were gone. They saw all the sights during the day and high-end theater productions at night. I would absolutely send my teen on any trip that these teachers hosted, and EF seems to have the process down to a science.
~A. Broyles
(Parent of a traveler on the London Spring Break Trip 2025)
3/24/25
My son had the time of his life on the EF trip to London. He made lasting friendships with his fellow travelers, and had incredible experiences. He got to experience other cultures, tried new kinds of food, visited landmarks like Windsor castle, and attended lots of fun events such as plays and various tours. The Harry Potter tour was his favorite. The tour guides were awesome and informative. He can't stop raving about Louis, the EF Tour Director. My son learned so much about history and culture. The trip was educational beyond my wildest expectations. My son seems to have gained maturity and confidence. I'm very proud of the skills he acquired on this trip.
I never worried about my son's safety while we were apart, because the adults had common-sense safety protocols in place and ensured that the students followed them. The trip gave my son the perfect balance of supervision and independence. The supervising teachers also sent out regular (at least twice a day) updates and photos of what the students were doing, so we parents not only knew our kids were safe, but also got to feel like we were participating, in a way. The memories of this trip will surely be with my son for a lifetime! I'm so grateful he had the opportunity to participate. Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible.
~H Webb
(Parent of a traveler on the London Trip Spring Break Trip 2025)