Bringing New Meaning to "Good Egg"
Every day my inbox is given a dose of GOOD. What does that mean? I subscribe to GOOD Magazine's daily headline. This feed features stories on education, business, culture, etc. and other subjects that relate to my personal life. That wasn't true this morning. Today's subject line was "The World's Coolest, Most Charitable Easter Egg Hunt." I clicked on it. Who wouldn't with a title like that? Continue Reading »
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Announcing "Spirit of Japan: Service and Friendship"
It has been nearly a year since a series of natural disasters struck northern Japan, and the country has made enormous strides in rebuilding its infrastructure, fortifying its economy, and helping its citizens. However, there is much more work to be done. This year, People to People Ambassasors are coming back in full force—and they’re ready to help. You can step up and join the movement to contribute over 3,000 service hours this July. Continue Reading »
Heroes of the Road: Marty van Matre
I enjoy the best of all worlds, from traveling nationwide to flying abroad. People, travel, and exploration have always been my passions. There are 58 national parks in the United States. As of today, I’ve explored 30 of them. Continue Reading »
50 for Fifty Scholarship Giveaway: Experience the world
To celebrate our 50th anniversary of worldwide student travel, we are giving away 50 full tuition Student Ambassador scholarships—our biggest giveaway ever. We are dedicated to furthering global understanding, and you can be a part of that mission. Continue Reading »
Jeanne on Foreign Ground: Hi, My Name Is...
One of the most unique aspects of a People to People Student Ambassador Program is the home stay. A home stay is true cultural immersion and a fairly mystical thing. Most potential Student Ambassadors ask a number of questions about the home stay. Is it scary? Am I alone? etc. etc. This thing of myth and legend, while it might create a number of nervous questions, always ends up being one of the favorite things our Ambassadors get to do. Continue Reading »