Why should I travel as a middle school/high school student?
Answer: A question I get asked repeatedly. The answer is simple. I believe that if a person has a travel opportunity during their most impressionable years (middle school/high school) then that individual will continue to seek additional adventures for life (college and beyond). Catching the "travel bug" in middle school/high school leads to a bright future as a true world adventurer and informed global citizen!
If I am a parent/relative, do I get to travel with my child?
Answer: All parents/relatives are welcome. Each adult is expected to follow all rules given out by Valerie at the travel meetings.
Who is eligible for these trips?
Answer: The travel trips are offered to people in the Minnesota or people that Valerie has a connection to.
Answer: A question I get asked repeatedly. The answer is simple. I believe that if a person has a travel opportunity during their most impressionable years (middle school/high school) then that individual will continue to seek additional adventures for life (college and beyond). Catching the "travel bug" in middle school/high school leads to a bright future as a true world adventurer and informed global citizen!
If I am a parent/relative, do I get to travel with my child?
Answer: All parents/relatives are welcome. Each adult is expected to follow all rules given out by Valerie at the travel meetings.
Who is eligible for these trips?
Answer: The travel trips are offered to people in the Minnesota or people that Valerie has a connection to.
Can I receive frequent flyer miles for these trips?
Answer: EF's policy says that you cannot, due to the group discount rate that we receive while traveling with them.
What travel documentation is required for these trips?
Answer: All international travel requires a passport that is valid six months after the completion of the tour. For specific destinations- VISA's may also be required, your tour advisor will let you know if a visa is required for your specific trip. Both documents must be purchased separately and are not part of the trips costs. VISA's can be purchased through a specific website given by Valerie. You will be able to purchase the VISA at about 50% off.
Answer: EF's policy says that you cannot, due to the group discount rate that we receive while traveling with them.
What travel documentation is required for these trips?
Answer: All international travel requires a passport that is valid six months after the completion of the tour. For specific destinations- VISA's may also be required, your tour advisor will let you know if a visa is required for your specific trip. Both documents must be purchased separately and are not part of the trips costs. VISA's can be purchased through a specific website given by Valerie. You will be able to purchase the VISA at about 50% off.
How do I raise money for these trips?
Answer: The majority of students raise their own for these trips. They babysit, postcard campaign, mow lawns, pet sit, get a job, etc., which helps students to earn their way. The amount of money a student can earn is dependent on their work ethic and desire. A traveler also gets a personal website where they can send out their website address and have family and friends donate to their trip. (Birthday, holidays and other life events)
What is not included in the trip purchase price?
Answer: Passport, lunches, drinks at meals (water is available), spending money, additional travel excursion offerings, and gratuities.
Is the price of the trip tax deductible? No. EF is a for profit company and we are NOT affiliated with the Bemidji School District so these expenses are not tax deductible.
How do I contact my child while on these trips?
Answer: We recommend that each travel purchase an international phone package prior to departure. Contact your cell provider.
How long are these trips?
Answer: These trips vary in length; the typical trip is 9-28 days long.
How do I get my child money while abroad?
Answer: The best way to get your child money while traveling is to provide them with a Visa debit card and numerical pin. Try to find one that doesn't charge international fees per purchase.
Answer: The majority of students raise their own for these trips. They babysit, postcard campaign, mow lawns, pet sit, get a job, etc., which helps students to earn their way. The amount of money a student can earn is dependent on their work ethic and desire. A traveler also gets a personal website where they can send out their website address and have family and friends donate to their trip. (Birthday, holidays and other life events)
What is not included in the trip purchase price?
Answer: Passport, lunches, drinks at meals (water is available), spending money, additional travel excursion offerings, and gratuities.
Is the price of the trip tax deductible? No. EF is a for profit company and we are NOT affiliated with the Bemidji School District so these expenses are not tax deductible.
How do I contact my child while on these trips?
Answer: We recommend that each travel purchase an international phone package prior to departure. Contact your cell provider.
How long are these trips?
Answer: These trips vary in length; the typical trip is 9-28 days long.
How do I get my child money while abroad?
Answer: The best way to get your child money while traveling is to provide them with a Visa debit card and numerical pin. Try to find one that doesn't charge international fees per purchase.