Without a doubt, there is inherent risk in travel. There is inherent risk driving to the airport or on your daily commute. There is inherent risk playing sports. As parents, and program providers, balancing responsible risk and relative reward is a delicate balancing act that requires experience, skill, and clear policies and procedures. To assess […]
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We asked our recent alumni students to share their biggest takeaway or learning from their experience with Global Routes this summer. The lessons they learned are such wonderful reminders about what’s truly important in life. Gratitude, openness, courage, team-work, community, family, presence, and global consciousness are some of the themes that stand out. Take a
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BLOG 6: Making progress on secondary projects in week two of the homestay The value of secondary projects is to encourage students to consider other needs a host community may have and how their financial or physical support may be of best service. Students often find themselves bringing their own special skills, interests, and experiences
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BLOGS 4 and 5: “Sweet, sweet goodbyes today. All families gathered.” This blog includes two posts from the Ecuador blog crew over the last couple days. The group is now on the move! They had a heartfelt farewell in their host community after making incredible progress on their service projects, passed through the idyllic city
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BLOG 3: 13,550ft View from the Top WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE CHALLENGE OURSELVES? Global Routes programs are designed to maximize the opportunities for students to experience new environments and ways of seeing the world around them. Our philosophical approach to experiential education utilizes learning discovered during ‘challenge,’ and growth uncovered after ‘challenge,’ as a vehicle
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