Educational objectives
To promote international understanding
and a respect for a variety of cultures
To clarify and deepen our understanding
of the American identity and its values and
beliefs through intercultural experience
To expand our knowledge about culture and
history and the basis for different values and
beliefs
To develop the interpersonal skills necessary
to navigate a new environment with confidence,
maturity and flexibility
We’re going to the Dominican Republic!
Summer 2015
Meeting Agenda
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A little bit about myself
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International experiences
-Why are they important?
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Why Service Learning?
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Our Tour Itinerary
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Our Tour Package
-What’s included?
-What isn’t?
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EF Education First
-What do they do?
-Why did we choose them?
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Pricing
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Questions and answers
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How to enroll
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We’re going to the Dominican Republic!
Summer 2015
A little about myself
I have a love of travel and Hispanic cultures and people that I want
to share with the students and I really enjoy seeing them
experience things for the first time.
I have taken 4 trips to Costa Rica with students over the past 6
summers. I was ready to experience something different and was
so excited to see that EF was now offering service tours. Now we
have the opportunity to help others as well as have a great
adventure. I believe we will experience the culture and use more
Spanish in a tour like this one. Plus – I get to live out a life long
dream (kind of). I always wanted to join the Peace Corp as a
teenager – at least I get to help with a Peace Corp initiative!
International experiences are important
- To gain awareness of global perspectives and connections.
- To bring subjects, places and events to life.
- To develop the interpersonal skills necessary to navigate new
experiences with confidence, maturity and flexibility.
Why Service Learning?
Brigada Verde Eco Challenge
Service learning instills a sense of
civic responsibility, promotes
compassionate leadership and
inspires personal and cultural
awareness. Students will develop
as future global citizens as they:
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Make authentic connections with
other cultures and people
Every EF Service Learning Tour is a
unique experience, facilitated by
our group’s own:
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Understand global issues and offer
local solutions
Tour Director
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Apply academic, social and personal
skills to improve the community
Make decisions that have real, not
hypothetical, results
Earn service hours
• Ensures every day on tour is inspiring,
immersive and transformative
• Works directly with community to ensure
valuable, impactful visit
Service Director
• Helps facilitate the service
• Contextualizes historical, social, political
and economic significance
Why Service Learning?
Brigada Verde Eco Challenge
We’re going to The Dominican Republic!
Summer 2015
Why group travel?
Group travel keeps tours affordable,
allowing more students to see the world
Combined groups get the best value
Tour choice and departure date flexibility
to match with other groups
Meet other students from around the
country
What’s included?
Round-trip airfare
Full-time Tour Director
Hotels w/private bathrooms
Licensed local guides
Local ground transportation
Entrance fees to main attractions
Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
Service Learning Activities
Full-time Service Director
What’s not?
- Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks ($25$40 per day)
- Tips for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day)
- Insurance Coverage Plan ($155)
- Passport/visa fees
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Valid passports required that are valid for at least 6 months after our return date
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Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process
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Non-US citizens may require special visas or other travel documents
Why we are
partnering with EF
Safety First. Worldwide Presence.
-Local presence – 400 schools/offices in 54
countries (including the major cities your child is
visiting!)
-6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio
-Trained and licensed local guides
-24-hour emergency on-call service
-Insurance Coverage Plan
World Leader in International Education
-Fully accredited, just like our school
-Full-time bilingual Tour Director by our side
-Educational itineraries based on almost 50 years
of experience
Lowest prices. Best value.
-Fully immersive tours designed by academic
specialists—for the guaranteed lowest prices
Paying for your tour
$4
a day
How do I reserve
my spot?
Online
(Right here and now)
www.eftours.com/1499292XS
Tour Number: 1499292XS
Phone: 800-665-5364
Enrollment deadline:
12/15/2013 (in order to get the $200 early
enrollment discount)