Travel Toolkit

Resources

In this section, we provide additional information on the topic of educational travel for children, youth, and young adults. This content, combined with student stories, gives us all more insight, knowledge, and understanding of the impact of educational travel and how we can continue to make it more accessible to more students.

Of note, travel experiences at an early age and into young adulthood play a significant developmental role. Research suggests that this experience can be profound and greatly aid in one’s openness to intercultural sensitivities and ability to be a more thoughtful global citizen and leader. Our scholars are proof of this.

The Global Competence Framework (CCSSO & Asia Society) outlines the four competencies upon which DCIS was founded: investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas, and take action.

Relevant Articles:

Why We Travel by Rick Steves, “Why do I see humanity as one? Because I travel.”
Op-ED: Travel is an Act of Peacemaking by Aziz Abu Sarah and Scott Cooper, AFAR
My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
Travel as an Act of Peacemaking, Afar
Creativity and Diversity: How Exposure To Different
People Affects Our Thinking, NPR, Hidden Brain
Our Pursuit of Happiness - the value of experiences, NPR, Hidden Brain

Travel Vendors

Over the years, our students have used a variety of vendors and services to organize and guide their travel. Here are some planning contacts and a list of student travel vendors:

Middle and High School Student Travel Vendors:

ADOLESCO Exchange, AFS Intercultural Programs, American Exchange Project (AEP), Amigos International (Amigos de las Americas), ASPA Scholars, Bold Leaders, Building Bridges of Peace, CFI, CIEE, Celtic Step School of Irish Dance, EF Travel, Explorica, GLI (Africa), Global Explorers, Iraqi Youth Leadership Program, Let it Be Dragons, Meet the Middle East, Model United Nations, Mongolian Exchange, ASLI, Peruvian Hearts, Putney Students Travel, Rotary, Denver Sister Cities International, Student Interfaith Peace Project, Walking Tree, WorldDenver Academic WorldQuest, Youth in Action, YMCA (and after HS graduation: World at Hand)

Prep Scholar

Should You Really Study Abroad in High School?

College Vine

Opportunities to Study Abroad, Vendor Notes

Exploring the World: Comprehensive Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide (submitted by Robin and Becca, written by Travis Christensen)

GoAbroad.com

10 Best Study Abroad Opportunities for High School Students in 2019

Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA)

Student Toolkit, Travel Matters

Survival Spanish: Mastering Basic Phrases For Travelers Abroad (contributed in April 2024 by student Jeremy in Ms. Amy’s class - used for education purposes only, courtesy from Resort Insider)