student travel
Healthy Travels: Managing Student Illness on School Trips

Healthy Travels: Managing Student Illness on School Trips

When leading a student group on a travel adventure, nothing can derail a trip faster than illness. From motion sickness to full-blown flu or even Covid, student health must be a top priority to keep the group experience enjoyable and safe. Preparation is key, and...

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Eating and Drinking Safely Abroad

Eating and Drinking Safely Abroad

 Traveling far and wide opens the door to new experiences and cultures, but it also presents challenges, especially when it comes to food and drink safety. Contaminated food or beverages can lead to travelers’ diarrhea and other diseases, potentially disrupting your...

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The Sun Is Shining! Are You Protecting Your Skin?

The Sun Is Shining! Are You Protecting Your Skin?

Skin cancer prevention tips to keep in mind during the warmer months on the road. Did you know? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. In addition, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year...

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Capturing Memories Forever, Safely

Capturing Memories Forever, Safely

Memories are fickle and a whole lot happens when you’re on a trip, so documenting it all is an important part of travel. This used to involve disposable cameras and maybe a journal. Nowadays, students all have phones that allow them to document trips in much greater...

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Keeping Current: Using the News to Engage Your Students

Keeping Current: Using the News to Engage Your Students

Written by Denise Gammon, Curriculum and Academics Specialist at WorldStrides. In my tenth-grade history class, I was required to memorize the front page of the local Monday newspaper for a quiz on Friday of that week. This was my (otherwise very engaging) history...

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