We want to share some exciting news with you from the wider EF world: EF Education First has recently entered a partnership with the UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations). A result of this collaboration between two organizations committed to bridging cultural divides is the UNAOC-EF summer school. This week-long summer school brings together 100 Read more…

If you grew up in a family where traveling meant long car rides with the family dog, you probably haven’t seen as much of the world as you’d have liked. But you’re older now and ready to use your suitcase for more than just storage—if only you knew where to go. Well, stop hurling darts Read more…

I am in Paris and it is Saturday night. Tomorrow I have a chunk of time to myself before heading to the airport so I was considering the best way to spend a Sunday morning. I think Paris and Rome are phenomenal cities on a Sunday morning, they have the wonderful ability to wake up Read more…

England’s capital is more than just fish and chips, Big Ben and British accents. It’s a city rich with history, culture and hidden gems. Live from our EF family in London with insights from student and teacher travelers, this is a snapshot of their best kept secrets. Keep an eye out for our next destination Read more…

Last week, in celebration of Earth Day; students, teachers, and administrators from schools across the United States and Canada journeyed to Costa Rica for EF’s inaugural Global Student Leaders Summit. Together with their teachers, students spent the week traveling on one of five immersive EF tours, exploring Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity and learning firsthand about Read more…

There is a lot of discussion these days about creating an interconnected, globally competent generation, so it’s no surprise that the service learning movement is burgeoning.  Faced with a variety of interactive and immersive experiences, discerning travelers wonder what service learning is, exactly, and why so many diverse programs are popping up all over the Read more…

This week marks the date, in 1964, when the Italian government finally accepted the need to look for professional help in preventing the Leaning Tower of Pisa from what appeared to be a terminal tilt that would end in collapse. Construction on the bell tower (I know, you got that from the quiz) began in Read more…

As a Group Leader, my number one goal is to ensure that my students have the best experience possible when traveling with me abroad.  I want to see them grow in a number of ways, ranging from building self-esteem and confidence, to strengthening language skills and broadening their worldly perspectives.  My trips aren’t about me; Read more…