Students Speak: Finding Home

Articles, Profiles

As I arrive in Florence, Italy in the summer of 2022, I stare at the magnificent Arno River—my grandfather’s favorite place in his home country. I reminisce on the stories I have heard of my family’s memories and life in Florence. The rustic streets are filled with...

Exploring the World: The Educational Joys of Student Travel

Articles

By Barb Mock of Travel With Barb, a SYTA tour operator that specializes in student group trips, with a staff who has over 500 years of combined teaching experience. Embarking on a journey beyond the confines of our daily routines can be an enlightening experience,...

Celebrating the New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary

Articles, Destinations

Founded in 1948 by the legendary choreographer George Balanchine and arts patron Lincoln Kirstein, the New York City Ballet has a 75-year legacy of being one of the foremost dance companies in the world. New York City Ballet’s first performance took place on...

Navigating Cultural Etiquette

Articles, Safety, Tips & Ideas

While growing up, my parents often reminded me, “Mind your manners.” Those manners included not eating with your mouth open and making noises, leaving a tip at a restaurant, waiting patiently in line, not standing too close to others, saying please and thank you, and...

Joshua Sholler: Creating Life-Long Memories

Articles, Profiles

For over a decade, Joshua Sholler has been teaching and leading the music program at Reading Community Schools. Sholler says he went on two student trips to Disney World with his band program while in high school, and it created life-long memories. “I knew that when I...