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Coaching Education and ODP directors explore soccer and culture on a memorable trip to Amsterdam with WorldStrides Sports! ⚽ ✈️ 🇳🇱 "Recently, Steve Franklin, Indiana Coaching Education Director and Todd Sheely, Indiana ODP Director, had a very memorable trip to the Netherlands. This trip allowed the two to combine their passion for soccer with an enriching cultural experience during a trip to Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Alkmaar." -Indiana Soccer Association Read the full article here! https://bit.ly/4bYD91j

A huge thank you to WorldStrides and Colorado Rapids Soccer Club for giving some U12 boys, parents, and staff the trip of a lifetime to London and Manchester. Your efforts and support created unforgettable memories and experiences that will last forever! Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Stoke City Football Club Manchester City Football Club West Ham United FC Everton Football Club Ascot United FC

I just love living in Sevilla, Spain! Everything about this place is so beautiful, and I've thoroughly enjoyed my classes at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. My engaging professors and their diverse backgrounds have truly enriched my academic experience here. I've been fortunate enough to explore beyond Sevilla, visiting the Andalucian cities of Málaga, El Pedroso, and Ronda. We also ventured to Barcelona where we saw the breathtaking Sagrada Familia. With WorldStrides, I had the chance to cross over to Gibraltar and experience its unique blend of British and Mediterranean cultures. The view of The Rock of Gibraltar and the beautiful blue water surrounding it was amazing. My visit to London absolutely surpassed my expectations. I loved constantly being surrounded by stunning architecture, and I could not believe the museums were free! The Londoners were so approachable and friendly, making our trip even more special. Most importantly, I'm grateful for the incredible friendships I've formed and the memories we're creating together. So far, my time in Spain has taught me the value of "Spanish time," eliminating the constant hurry that often plagues our lives. It has broadened my perspective and refined my priorities, reminding me that the world is so much bigger than myself and reinforcing my desire to contribute to positive change in my community and beyond. I can't wait to see what the rest of the semester holds!

Important info for future travelers! ✈️ Starting May 7, 2025, adults over 18 will need a Real ID for domestic flights or federal building access. Make sure your future WorldStrides trips aren’t affected by getting your ID before the rush begins this spring! Check out the requirements: dhs.gov/real-id

On tour shenanigans continue! With Hillsboro Secondary School from Hillsboro, North Dakota WorldStrides Explorica by WorldStrides

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM ET, where Eric Brown, a seasoned educator with years of travel experience, will give tips on planning educational travel for your students 🌍 Eric will share: ✅ Educator tips & tricks when traveling ✅ Key considerations while planning ✅ How WorldStrides helps along the way P.S.: Don’t forget, our teachers travel for free! 📌 Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/3XORVCf Can’t make it live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording! 🎥 📩

Speaking of #studyabroadday , last night’s Black and Abroad panel was a huge success! WorldStrides was able to co-collaborate for Monday’s event with The University of Alabama National PanHellenic Council (NPHC) and the Black Student Union, and we had a great turnout. A massive thank you to Taylor Woods , VP of UA’s NPHC, who was fantastic at being a liaison between me and NPHC—and all through email! I was in the most capable hands. Excellent work. Our 5 student panelists were from freshmen to seniors, some were members of sororities/fraternities, others from various student organizations, and everything in between. I was honored to MC the panel and the students gave their peers great insight, advice, and perspective on being black and abroad in their respective countries traveled. One of the top pieces of advice: Do your research, but stay open! We talked about safety abroad, access to things like hair care or food, and why differences should not stop you from seeing the world! A huge shoutout to the amazing panelists—I learned so much hearing about your experiences: Aria Lawrence Salome Montague Justin Bryant Tyler Little Briana Lorissaint And a big thank you to UA Education Abroad’s Ishmael Williams who presented along with me and Carolina Robinson, PhD for supporting me on organizing this event, attending, and encouraging the students to come to us to learn more, letting them know we are here to help them succeed in this!

🎙️ 🗣️ 🌏 Have you checked out our WorldStrides Higher Ed Podcast, "Changing Lives Through Education Abroad" yet? If you’re in the business of international education, you’ve seen the impact study abroad can have on a student. Whether it’s traditional study abroad, an international internship, or a faculty-led program, WorldStrides Higher Ed knows firsthand what it takes to create life-changing moments for students. Join Zac Macinnes, member of the Campus Partnerships team, as he sits down with experts from the field to aid study abroad advisors and faculty on their mission to help students discover the possibilities that international education has to offer. Follow along each week as we change lives through education abroad! Listen here! https://lnkd.in/gbi5C73m

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Mérida, Mexico with 25 teachers from across the country through WorldStrides! We explored Chichén Itzá, kayaked through the mangroves and spent an afternoon at Cenote Tsukán. I am so thankful for the work I get to do every day, changing the lives of students and teachers through international educational travel! Teachers and program leaders, if you are interested in hearing more about these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, send me a message or schedule a time to connect at https://lnkd.in/ePzEhcpf Happy Travels! ✈️

Did you know, according to UNESCO estimates, the world’s people communicate in 8,324 different languages? 🤯 🌍 🗣️ #InternationalMotherLanguageDay aims to raise awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity while promoting multilingualism. Established by UNESCO’s General Conference in November 1999, the event celebrates its silver jubilee in 2025! Learn more about the multilingualism agenda, as well as some fun facts about languages, here! https://bit.ly/438ZUgH.