If you loved your study abroad experience (or are still kicking yourself for not having one), we’ve got good news: Your lifelong learning journey has just begun! Say yes to adventure at any age on an adults-only trip—here’s how. This month, we’re talking adult group tours with Wayne Tourneur, a long-time Explorica Program Leader. We Read More …
Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year. This festival is celebrated around the world as a fresh start, the introduction of spring, plantings, and new beginnings—we could all use that this year! Nearly 20% of the world takes part, so check out these nine interesting facts about the Chinese New Year. 1. Chinese 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 …
Written by: Carrie Weber Gender inequality in education that favours male students is well-researched and documented. Studies show that male students tend to garner more attention from educators. This can appear in the form of male students being called on with greater frequency, being recognized more often (for good and bad behaviour) despite female students Read More …
Written by: Claire O’Connor International travel is not only the foundation of my career but also of my personal life. Born in the green countryside of southern Ireland and now settled in the hustle and bustle of Toronto, as an adult, jumping on a plane for me was as second nature as it was to jump Read More …
Written by: Carrie Weber As students and teachers start returning to school, the excitement around a school year together in the classroom is palpable. During the last two years, teachers lamented that their relationships with students suffered during periods of online and hybrid learning. Focusing on building relationships and a nurturing classroom community has never Read More …
Congratulations to Sharon L. for winning first place in our June Dream Your Next Adventure Student Storytelling Contest! Read on to see what Sharon dreams of doing in Paris as she explores the city she’s wanted to visit since sixth grade. Growing up, I’ve always dreamed of travelling to different places around the world. Especially Read More …
Congratulations to Elyse B. for winning first place in our May Dream Your Next Adventure Student Storytelling Contest! Read on to see what Elyse dreams of doing as a bookworm in Paris as she explores the sites that she’s read about for years. There is no better feeling than the gust of wind you get Read More …
Congratulations to Tegan P. from Alberta for winning first place in our April Dream Your Next Adventure Student Storytelling Contest! Read on to see what Tegan dreams of doing on a one-of-a-kind trip to Florence, Italy. Gelato, anyone? When asked where I would like to visit most, I was a bit overwhelmed. There is a Read More …
Written by: Kurt Wicklund As we enter a full year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of when and how student travel will resume is on the minds of educators around the world. Will schools shut down travel clubs indefinitely? Is student travel really that important? Should it be allowed? Do the benefits outweigh Read More …
