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 »
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 »
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 »
Announcing the #P2PGlobalQ Scholarship
Are you a trivia buff? News junkie? Book worm? Expert google-er? Then you are going to love the P2P Global Q Scholarship - our first-ever Twitter based contest. Continue Reading »
Sowing the Seeds for a Fantastic Program
Check out this blog by Nicola Balmain, as she recounts her recent visit to Japan to put the finished touches on the Spirit of Japan service program. Part reflection, part travel journal, part inspiration; it's a great read. Continue Reading »