Know Before You Go App!
I am often approached on how to travel safely and when asked, I always suggest that travelers should learn as much about their destination prior to traveling. I usually follow that advice with a reminder of an important message our own State Department share: “know the laws in the country you plan to visit.” To help all travels do just that, back in October of 2011, the State Department released an App that helps you complete both of these important steps and much more. Continue Reading »
Sharing What We Know: P2P in the News
At this time every year I receive many enquiries from various media sources asking People to People Ambassador Programs to share the knowledge and experiences we’ve learned from over 40 years of traveling students around the world. I find it extremely rewarding when we can share not only within our own organization, but with other organizations, and often with competitors who also travel students. Continue Reading »
Tips to Success as a College Freshman
Are you headed to college next year? Do you want to make the most out of freshman year? Then check out these tips by Cynthia Erwin, a People to People Ambassador alumnus and current freshman. They'll get you on the right track to success. Continue Reading »
Preparations Underway for a Safe 2012 Travel Season
As soon as a travel season ends in August, you would think that everyone at the People to People Ambassador program office would be heading out for a long overdue vacation. Nope—that couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s a short list that gives you an idea of how we spend our time once all of the planes have landed. Continue Reading »
How Technology Improves Your Educational Travel Experience
At People to People Ambassador Programs, technology plays a central role in our safety strategy—my sole focus as the organization’s senior director of health and safety (a position unique in the educational travel business). Indeed, technological advancements enhance safety on all of our programs, every travel day of the year. Continue Reading »