Forum: Student Travel

And this a new thing for me because I've really only been all throughout western North America. I've never even come close to another continent haha. I did live in Hawaii for a while, but that's pretty much a whole other world so that doesn't count....

I am 18 and on a gap year, and plan to do the flying kiwi tour of NZ around March time this year. I have already planned everything, bar actually booking it. However my parents are concerned that I will become lonely for a month, with nobody that I...

I have to get travel arrangements made for end of this month. In here don’t have good quality travel agencies around here. Can anyone tell me where I can get info online? Maybe even book online.....Thanks!!

Hello, I am planning to have a vacation this December to Disney Land but I am not aware what should be prepared and aside from Disney Land what are other tourist spot in Hongkong.

Hey everyone.. I went on a Surf & volunteer trip this summer and had the best time of my life! If you're thinking of traveling to South America, more specifically to Ecuador.. you should definitely consider this volunteer project. It will change...

Hello peeps! I still have time to become a student before leaving for my RTW trip in the coming year. I've heard that student discounts can save travelers a good bit in certain areas (at least in the past). Is that still the case today? On my RTW...

Has anyone ever participated in the World Leadership School. My school is thinking about taking a trip to Nicaragua. We havent been able to get in contact with anyone at the company. Any one have any ideas on other companys to look into? Also...

We are leaving on a southern caribbean cruise in feb 2011. is it cheaper/better to book 1. our own excursions on line ? 2. with the cruise line before hand? 3. when we arrive at each port? 4. other ? ...

Does anyone have any idea where i could get started if i wanted to study abroad. Any info might help. Thanks

We are having a difficult experience with the above company. Our two children were scheduled to travel with a teacher on one of their tours. Most people have paid in full and it is now just a few months from travel. The company has completely...

I highly recommend reading student reviews of different programs run in the area before you choose your program. Some study abroad programs are run by great people, others are weak. Student review resources include, - RateYourStudyAbroad.com...

Hello- I am looking to participate in an Adult Spanish Language Immersion program for about six months. (I am in my mid 20's but Adult seems to fit, as I don't want to study university Spanish like I did in college). I am interested in going to...

I am a young adult that wanted to do a month-long, summer Spanish immersion experience. After researching several options, I chose the Forester Institute (or, Instituto Forester Internacional) in San Jose, Costa Rica. I chose a month of daily,...

I am thinking about going to a Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica and I want to learn some Spanish before I go. I already know a little but I really want to brush up before I go. Does anyone know any good programs or resources for learning...

hi i am 17 years old and am planning on moving abroad to find work! i am going due to having family problems and needing a break, does any one no what i am best of doing and is any one else in my situation? thanks

I want to take this major in college, but I'm not sure what kind of things I'm going to learn. Will there be another subject that I'd need to take if I want to take this major? For example: There are categories that I'd need to take when I...

My daughter is interested in attending a school in downtown playa del carmen for the month July for spanish. Can anyone advise if this is reliable, safe? Any info appreciated.

I am backpacking through europe for the 2nd time this summer. Last time around I had a hard time finding a decent hostel in Amsterdamn and Munich. I was wondering if anyone could offer advise on any hostels in these cities, and if anyone could...

I've just finished school and am taking a gap year this year, but im still not sure what to do. I had a few ideas, maybe going off back-packing around Europe, or working in a European country to learn the language or maybe volunteering which is what...

Hi, My name is Erik Rigner and I am 16 years old. I come from Sweden in Europe but right now I'm an exchange student north of Detroit in Michigan, US. As I live on the ocean in Sweden I really love watersports and swimming, but there's not a lot...

I am a student looking to travel to Spain for about 2 months. I am very clueless on how to find a host family in Spain, which is ultimately the onle option for housing, and I was wondering if I could get some tips, guidance, or suggestions. I would...

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Hello! I will do an practical internship in athens from Oktober 2006 till Februar 2007 and I wuold really like to live in a host family. can anyone help me find a host family in athens? thank you