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Many of my students struggles are due to an opportunity gap. An opportunity gap that allows families with better educations and opportunities continue to grow and prosper while my students fall further behind. One way I felt that I could help bridge that gap is to help give students the chance to see the world. NO ONE can take away experiences you have had. So I decided to start the International Traveler's Club. Travel helps open the eyes of the traveler to see that the world is vast and limitless. We can get caught up in the monotony and hopelessness at times but travel will always break through those roadblocks and give you HOPE! If you believe in this like I do, please support our never ending fundraising efforts. Â
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Exposure to the problems and perks of other lifestyles helps students see their world in a different way. Having a broad awareness of how other people live and what other cultures prioritize allows a student to think differently about their own lives.
Living and working for any amount of time in a culture that’s different from home can help prepare students for college in ways more profound than any sleep-away camp or vacation can. Overcoming challenges while traveling help students grow confidence and prepare them for life’s obstacles.
International travel, especially with a group or through a program, provides students with a global network of contacts and references. Plus, instead of relying on others’ opinions, travelers establish perspective, confidence and conviction that make it easier to gain the respect of others.
Traveling away from the comfort of friends, family and familiar surroundings is tough. But doing it shows that a person is interested enough in the rest of the world, and confident enough to venture out and discover other parts of the world. This is a character trait that’s very appealing to colleges and employers.
Research has shown that travel increases gains in academic content knowledge. Traveling while young, of course while fun, is also an important investment to enhance a student’s academic performance in the future.
Unfamiliarity and separation from home are great incubators for thought. New experiences will question one’s preconceived ideas. This enriching experience challenges students to open their minds regarding food, friends, and basic needs.
Travel provides experiences to define a person’s place and purpose and establishes lifelong values and priorities. Discovering a new place is also a chance to discover one’s self, without the usual influences of home.
While away from home and the ease of a regular support system, students have opportunities to see what they are capable of accomplishing by themselves. Traveling allows students to develop themselves in ways that can’t be achieved without stepping outside of their comfort zone.
Getting away from home is also a chance to allow a student to realize what they miss most. Experiencing another place and culture is an opportunity to appreciate what they already have and realize the importance of the little things that often go unnoticed.
Cultural immersion through travel and service programs can also help break down language barriers and open new channels of lifelong communication. Exploring a new place opens doors to establish new friendships and relationships that never would have been acquired without traveling.
2014- Barcelona and Madrid- 8 days- 15 Travelers (6 adults, 9 students) EF TOURS
Raised $39,000
2015- Costa Rica- 10 days- 9 Travelers (4 adults, 5 students) EF TOURS
Raised $24,000
2018- London, Paris and Rome- 10 days- 6 Travelers (4 adults, 2 students) EXPLORICA
Raised $12,000
2022- Barcelona, France and Italy- 10 days- 7 Travelers (4 adults, 3 students) EXPLORICA
Raised $1000
2023- Costa Rica- 9 days- 4 Travelers (3 adults, 1 student) EXPLORICA
2024- London, Paris, Amsterdam- 10 days- 7 Travelers (3 adults, 4 students) EXPLORICA
Raised $3000
Student cost: $3363
Adult cost: $3803
Student cost: $4441
Adult cost: $4926
Student cost: $4233
Adult cost: $4763
Student Cost: $5329
Adult Cost: $5769
Student cost- $4152
Adult cost- $4682
Student cost- $4257
Adult cost- $4857
Student cost- $4571
Adult cost- $5191
6 Different Countries (Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, England)
Student cost- $4760
Adult cost- $5400
5 half days of volunteering
Student cost- $3829
Adult cost- $4539
Adult is defined as anyone 23 or older at the time of the trip. Anyone can attend these trips from other schools or areas after having a meeting with Mr. Taillie beforehand. Parents, guardians or other relatives are all welcome. The more the merrier.
Student cost- $4152
Adult cost- $4682
Student cost- $3804
Adult cost- $4314
Student cost- $4257
Adult cost- $4857
Student cost- $3582
Adult cost- $4022
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Adult cost- $4609
Student cost- $3586
Adult cost- $3981
Student cost- $3992
Adult cost- $4477
Student cost- $3523
Adult cost- $3963
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Adult cost- $4466
Student cost- $4042
Adult cost- $4572
Student cost- $4411
Adult cost- $4941
Student cost- $4418
Adult cost- $5038
Student cost- $4798
Adult cost- $5508
Student cost- $3901
Adult cost- $4341
Student cost- $4412
Adult cost- $5122
Student cost- $4887
Adult cost- $5687
Student cost- $3401
Adult cost- $3841
Student cost- $4385
Adult cost- $5080
Student cost- $3607
Adult cost- $4047
Student cost- $4443
Adult cost- $4943
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Adult cost- $4587
Student cost- $4387
Adult cost- $5007
Student cost- $4675
Adult cost- $5160
Student cost- $4532
Adult cost- $4927
Student Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1387), 20-24 travelers ($1225), 25-29 travelers ($1123), 30-34 ($1053), 35-39 ($1002), 40-44 ($963), 45+ ($924)
Adult Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1612), 20-24 travelers ($1450), 25-29 travelers ($1348), 30-34 ($1278), 35-39 ($1227), 40-44 ($1188), 45+ ($1149)
Student Cost: $2366
Adult Cost: $2536
Student Cost: $2318
Adult Cost: $2633
Student Cost: $2327
Adult Cost: $2597
Student Cost:Â $2218
Adult Cost: $2578
Student Cost: $1549
Adult Cost: $1771
Student Cost: $3416
Adult Cost: $3731
Student Cost: $2637
Adult Cost: $2862
Student Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1149), 20-24 travelers ($1006), 25-29 travelers ($915), 30-34 ($853), 35-39 ($808), 40-44 ($773), 45+ ($736)
Adult Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1284), 20-24 travelers ($1141), 25-29 travelers ($1050), 30-34 ($988), 35-39 ($943), 40-44 ($918), 45+ ($871)
Student Cost: $1740
Adult Cost: $1920
Student Cost: $2855
Adult Cost: $3215
Student Cost: $2296
Adult Cost: $2566
Student Cost: $2565
Adult Cost: $2925
Student Cost: $3517
Adult Cost: $4047
Student Cost: $3114
Adult Cost: $3554
Student Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1702), 20-24 travelers ($1552), 25-29 travelers ($1457), 30-34 ($1342), 35-39 ($1345), 40-44 ($1309), 45+ ($1271)
Adult Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1927), 20-24 travelers ($1777), 25-29 travelers ($1682), 30-34 ($1617), 35-39 ($1570), 40-44 ($1534), 45+ ($1496)