Teachers Organize Opportunity to Take a Trip to Greece
During summer 2024, sophomores and juniors have the chance to explore abroad with their peers and teachers.
By Mia Howell
During summer 2024, sophomores and juniors have the chance to explore abroad with their peers and teachers.
By Mia Howell
Through a program called Educational Tours that the travel agency, Education First offers, English teacher Theresa Kurzawa and math teacher JennieRae Paker, are organizing and chaperoning a non-school affiliated trip for up to 12 students to travel abroad. This trip will occur in June 2024, where sophomores and juniors will be given the opportunity to travel to Greece.
The 10-day trip is planned to take place between June 4 to June 13, 2024, where students will visit Athens, Delphi, the Meteora region and Thessaloniki. The total cost for the trip is approximately $4,379, or $357 per month. Through EF, students are given a fundraising page where friends and family members can donate money towards their trip.
“One cool thing is they have this Global Citizen Scholarship where you upload a video of yourself saying why you should get it, and EF awards up to $1,000 per student for it,” said Paker. The Global Citizen Scholarship Fund is made up of $100,000 which is awarded to up to 100 students globally each year. In order to apply, students must complete an online application, followed by creating a two to three minute video answering how the trip will change their perspective on the world and how they will act within it.
EF offers many different educational trips, but their most popular ones are Japan and Greece. Greece is known for its historical sites, mythology and food. Additionally, Ancient Greece had impacts on different societies that can be seen throughout history.
“I am pretty excited (that) the trip is in Greece as it has so much to it and it is not only beautiful but has a lot of history. To add, it has been fundamental to our society,” said Kamilah Gonzalez, 10. “I would love to go on this trip to be able to experience a different culture and see the beautiful architecture in Greece and the history behind it.”
Traveling abroad is an opportunity that allows for students to learn more about the world around them, while also developing personal skills and learning about new cultures and languages.
“I really hope students have that moment that I had myself when I studied abroad and traveled for the first time. You really gain a sense of self and accomplishment, and a sense of independence that you wouldn’t have gained otherwise,” said Kurzawa. “I’m hoping students get this love of travel and love of learning that comes along with it, because it is, at the end of the day, a learning experience. It’s just more hands-on.”
The 10-day trip is planned to take place between June 4 to June 13, 2024, where students will visit Athens, Delphi, the Meteora region and Thessaloniki. The total cost for the trip is approximately $4,379, or $357 per month. Through EF, students are given a fundraising page where friends and family members can donate money towards their trip.
“One cool thing is they have this Global Citizen Scholarship where you upload a video of yourself saying why you should get it, and EF awards up to $1,000 per student for it,” said Paker. The Global Citizen Scholarship Fund is made up of $100,000 which is awarded to up to 100 students globally each year. In order to apply, students must complete an online application, followed by creating a two to three minute video answering how the trip will change their perspective on the world and how they will act within it.
EF offers many different educational trips, but their most popular ones are Japan and Greece. Greece is known for its historical sites, mythology and food. Additionally, Ancient Greece had impacts on different societies that can be seen throughout history.
“I am pretty excited (that) the trip is in Greece as it has so much to it and it is not only beautiful but has a lot of history. To add, it has been fundamental to our society,” said Kamilah Gonzalez, 10. “I would love to go on this trip to be able to experience a different culture and see the beautiful architecture in Greece and the history behind it.”
Traveling abroad is an opportunity that allows for students to learn more about the world around them, while also developing personal skills and learning about new cultures and languages.
“I really hope students have that moment that I had myself when I studied abroad and traveled for the first time. You really gain a sense of self and accomplishment, and a sense of independence that you wouldn’t have gained otherwise,” said Kurzawa. “I’m hoping students get this love of travel and love of learning that comes along with it, because it is, at the end of the day, a learning experience. It’s just more hands-on.”