Field Trip VISA

Students journey to another country and culture to meet other students using today’s digital technologies. The blending of travel, technology and experiential learning empowers students to learn, connect and grow through shared learning experiences. The field trip focuses on the host destination as a powerful backdrop for discussion, encouraging students to learn about each other’s daily lives, history and culture through conversation and people to people exchange experiences. Student Ambassadors engage with their peers from destinations around the world.

In preparation for their time together, students from participating schools review materials to help them learn more about their host country, city and school. During the “Virtual Field Trip” pre-selected Student Ambassadors from each school also participate in a live panel discussion in which the students interview one another. All questions will be developed by the students and in addition to the panel discussion, a historical and cultural overview will also be presented by each school. Questions have also been developed in advance by the students and will touch on a variety of topics that include everything from Covid to virtual learning, education, handling stress, peer pressure as well as their favorite foods, music and after school activities.

VISA HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES

– Designed by students for students
– Exploration of destination historical/cultural roots and social justice movement
– Guided dialogue and topical conversation
– Learn about another way of life
– Cultural immersive conversation
– Gain access to more destinations in the world
– Customized Pre and Post Activities
– Great for middle, high school and college students

VISA BENEFITS

– Encourages global citizenship
– Peer to peer interaction
– Interactive and fun
– Shared learning
– Promotes diversity, understanding and inclusion

VISA DESTINATIONS

– Belize
– Brazil
– Congo
– Ghana
– Jamaica
– Kenya
– Mozambique
– Nigeria
– Senegal
– Sierra Leone
– South Africa
– Tanzania
– Uganda