We like to consider ourselves packing gurus — but beyond the suitcase, we’re here to help you prepare to take a group of students abroad. We spoke to one of our Account Managers, Chelsea, to find out her top tips for getting teachers and students ready to travel. Read on to learn more! Explorica Tip: Read More …
Traveling to a new city, state, or country is full of adventure and discovery. Travel exposes you to new people, cultures, and food, all while allowing you to learn a little more about yourself along the way. While experiencing so many new things at once can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming at times Read More …
As International Education Week comes to a close, we wanted to highlight the importance of international educational travel for students of all ages. For those who still need convincing, or simply want to learn more, here are 10 ways educational travel can change your life! 1. You’ll meet a diverse range of people Meeting new Read More …
Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. (Yes, we meant to Read More …
National STEM Day celebrates the importance of interweaving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into our everyday lives. We sat down with Ms. Anna Whiting, a Minneapolis elementary school teacher, to hear more about her experience on why STEM education matters today and every day. Why is STEM important in education? “Future jobs are constantly evolving Read More …
Question: What’s the number one way to make your student travel experience even more meaningful? Answer: Work with a travel provider who puts education first—which is exactly what we do at Explorica! Our educational travel programs take learning outside the classroom and put students in new and exciting environments that make any topic even more Read More …
The end of summer is quickly approaching, and you know what that means: time to get in the back-to-school mindset! We’ve rounded up some engaging activities to complete this month that will inspire you to keep learning and get you thinking about travel again. Let’s get started! Learn a language There’s no time like the Read More …
There’s no greater comfort during a cold winter night than a warm mug of hot chocolate. This delicious treat does more than soothe—it can transport you. A pack of Swiss Miss, complete with those tiny little marshmallows, can take you back to your childhood in just one sip. While everyone enjoys a good trip down Read More …
By Randi Chapman and Erin Blair, Curriculum and Academics Video calls with your teachers and virtual homework assignments may have come to an end for this school year, but that doesn’t mean it’s time for the learning to stop! There are plenty of ways to spark curiosity and inspire creativity, both in your house and Read More …
By Carrie Weber and Leigh Bartenstein, Curriculum and Academics What will summer look like this year? Looking for ways to occupy yourself in the absence of camps and travel plans? Having trouble figuring out how to spend your time now that online school is over? Good news: we’ve brainstormed some exciting summer projects that can Read More …
