Students Speak: The Value of ‘Far’
Written by Teryn Hytten, 17, a junior in Hinesburg, Vermont, for the World Is A Classroom essay contest. How far do you want to be from the program house? Five minutes? Ten? We were gearing up to start our nine-day homestays in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala, and I was...
4 Reasons ‘Canada’s World Museum’ is Worth Traveling To
Explore Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—Canada’s top cultural attraction with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational tours. Perfect for school trips, family visits, and curious travelers seeking a captivating experience!
Walk Through Abolitionist History in Putnam Historic District
For student groups seeking a deep dive into the rich layers of American history, the Putnam Historic District in Zanesville, Ohio offers an immersive educational experience. The Stone Academy, the Underground Railroad (UGRR) Interpretive Center, and the Putnam...
The Price of Popularity: Reckoning with Overtourism
This past summer, there were lots of conversations about overtourism. According to the Oxford Dictionary, overtourism is, “The situation where a place of interest is visited by too many tourists. In many places, overtourism is provoking a backlash from the locals.”...
