{"id":4731,"date":"2019-07-29T13:55:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T13:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tla24.thecreativeclinic.website\/?p=4731"},"modified":"2024-06-25T15:31:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T14:31:21","slug":"customize-school-study-abroad-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/blog\/trip-planning\/customize-school-study-abroad-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"The How To Guide: Customize the Perfect School Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_short-term_study_abroad_programs_in_Spain_Italy_France_the_UK_China_Japan_South_Korea_Laos_Cambodia_Vietnam_and_Thailand_okay_and_breathe\"><\/span>Customize short-term study abroad programs in Spain, Italy, France, the UK, China, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand (okay and breathe).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_good_to_be_picky_when_it_comes_to_customizing_the_perfect_short-term_study_abroad_program_for_your_students_First_up_youve_got_to_choose_the_country_%E2%80%93_we_run_school_trips_in_Asia_and_Europe_%E2%80%93_but_there_are_so_many_choices_after_that_You_can_work_off_the_tried-and-true_itineraries_youll_find_across_our_site_but_theyre_just_a_small_sample_of_what_your_students_could_be_doing_Well_never_ever_present_you_with_a_trip_thats_just_a_duplicate_of_the_one_we_did_last_time_Wed_rather_stay_a_little_late_in_the_office_and_create_an_educational_tour_thats_completely_tailored_to_everything_you_need\"><\/span>It\u2019s good to be picky when it comes to customizing the perfect short-term study abroad program for your students. First up, you\u2019ve got to choose the country \u2013 we run school trips in Asia and Europe \u2013 but there are so many choices after that. You can work off the tried-and-true itineraries you\u2019ll find across our site, but they\u2019re just a small sample of what your students could be doing. We\u2019ll never (ever) present you with a trip that\u2019s just a duplicate of the one we did last time. We\u2019d rather stay a little late in the office and create an educational tour that\u2019s completely tailored to everything you need.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Dates_Duration\"><\/span>Travel Dates &amp; Duration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-rugby.jpg\" alt=\"japan rugby tour\" class=\"wp-image-11160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-rugby.jpg 960w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-rugby-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-rugby-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consider festival dates, big holidays and other conferences.<\/strong> If you want to avoid the crowds and cut your trip cost, avoid the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. If you\u2019re wanting to get a cultural fix through celebrating the local holidays, visit France in June to experience the nationwide street party, La F\u00eate de la Musique! It\u2019s worth seeing if you can time your trip with subject-relevant events. For example, if you\u2019re a Computer Science teacher, time a tech school trip to coincide with the Big Data Expo in Guiyang, China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider the duration of the trip.<\/strong> Obviously, this will heavily affect the price. If you\u2019re thinking about shortening your program, make sure that it\u2019s cost-effective but also a long enough program to fulfil all the learning objectives you\u2019ve set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-sakura.jpg\" alt=\"japan school trip\" class=\"wp-image-11161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-sakura.jpg 960w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-sakura-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-sakura-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consider peak season and non-peak season.<\/strong> When the cherry blossoms are out in Japan, it\u2019s pretty heavenly. And *most* of you would prefer France during the summer instead of the winter. But remember that peak season is going to be more expensive, and going in non-peak season won\u2019t limit the experiential learning and cultural experiences for your students! Here&#8217;s a great guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/off-season-travel-avoid-crowds\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travelling off-peak<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_Location_Location\"><\/span>Location, Location, Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weigh up the pros and cons of starting at different locations.<\/strong> Maybe you want to recover from the jet-lag at a smaller, more relaxed city like <a href=\"https:\/\/tla24.thecreativeclinic.website\/trip\/spain-geography-trip\/?_sft_portfolio_country=spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cuenca<\/a>, the \u2018Enchanted City\u2019 famous in Spain for its hanging houses. Perhaps you want to start with a rural area, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/tla24.thecreativeclinic.website\/trip\/hoi-an-vietnam-cas-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tribal village in Vietnam<\/a>, before progressing up to H\u1ed9i An in order to fully appreciate the different standards of living. Or even start with a big hub, like <a href=\"https:\/\/tla24.thecreativeclinic.website\/trip\/china-culture-school-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shanghai<\/a>, to ease students into the culture shock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TOP TIP: If you come across a study abroad trip provider that isn&#8217;t delighted to customize your school trip for you, be wary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation\"><\/span>Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hostels are the cheapest<\/strong> accommodation to go for, and it\u2019s perfect for teachers who love to backpack and want to show their students the authentic side to a country. Bathrooms are shared, but we do always book entire dorm rooms, so no one will be sharing sleeping space with the general public. Plus, hostels are a great way to develop social skills in a communal environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>4-star hotel<\/strong> is, well, a 4-star hotel. If the budget allows, go for it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And then there\u2019s the happy medium: <strong>the modest and humble, overlooked 3-star hotel.<\/strong> A lot of schools go for this option \u2013 it fits within most budgets. Also, it\u2019s comfortable, and why go any fancier when our trips will have you busy throughout the day?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meals\"><\/span>Meals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We can include <strong>no meals, some meals or all meals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-planned breakfast<\/strong> can be convenient and easily arranged at the hotel. It\u2019s usually a buffet-style mix of continental breakfast and whatever the local cuisine is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some student groups like <strong>the freedom of choosing<\/strong> where they want to eat and how much to spend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/delicious-1534220_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"culture school trip to South Korea\" class=\"wp-image-11162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/delicious-1534220_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/delicious-1534220_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/delicious-1534220_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/delicious-1534220_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/delicious-1534220_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A popular option is allowing students the freedom of choosing their own meals with The Learning Adventure arranging only <strong>welcome and farewell group dinners<\/strong> featuring local specialties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span>Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Private coach is more expensive<\/strong> but saves on time. It\u2019s definitely worth considering if you\u2019re a group of 20 or more. An extra bonus is that you\u2019re likely to be able to leave your belongings on the bus while you\u2019re off exploring!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019d rather your students live like the locals, opt for <strong>public transport<\/strong>. It\u2019s cheaper and it teaches good navigation, time management and personal responsibility skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_of_Activities\"><\/span>Focus of Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some courses call for a <strong>purely cultural itinerary<\/strong>, full of sight-seeing and performances. Other programs require a <strong>subject focus<\/strong>, like Music, which call for activities that relate to the curriculum. Most students prefer<strong> a bit of both<\/strong>, a splash of sight-seeing with a bunch of interactive learning experiences that uncover the true culture of a country at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SHAOLIN-kungfu.jpg\" alt=\"Martial Arts School Trip to China\" class=\"wp-image-11163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SHAOLIN-kungfu.jpg 960w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SHAOLIN-kungfu-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SHAOLIN-kungfu-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s best to consider the <strong>activity levels<\/strong> of your students. If you\u2019re bringing a group under 13 years old, hiking up Mount Asahidake probably isn\u2019t a great fit. But if you\u2019re a sports team looking to improve your skills and make friends on the other side of the world (the Rugby Tour in Japan is the one for you) or to try out something new (the <a href=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/trip\/china-martial-arts-trip\/\">China Martial Arts Trip<\/a> is awesome), then go for an itinerary packed with action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let\u2019s be honest, even the most committed of us need a break from info-heavy museums once in a while. That\u2019s why we love utilizing <strong>worksheets, activities or games<\/strong> during our site visits. It\u2019s also a good idea to sprinkle in some cooking classes or group discussions throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do we sound like we know what we&#8217;re talking about? (The right answer is yes. Yes we do.) Take the legwork out of it &#8211; you be on the ideas, we can do all the organizing, fine-tuning and complicated planning. Let us customize the perfect study abroad trip for you school\/university to ensure you get the very best out of your program. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/trips\/\">study abroad programs here<\/a>, email us <a href=\"mailto:info@thelearningadventure.com\">info@thelearningadventure.com<\/a> or message us on the chat box!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The thought of organizing a faculty trip to China might be daunting, but The Learning Adventure is here to help. We specialize in bespoke, subject-orientated trips across China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and our team of experts strives to provide you with the perfect faculty trip tailored to your needs. We\u2019ve narrowed down all the highlights of all of our China trips to show you our top 5 experiences.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":300,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trip-planning"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4731\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}