Group travel offers the perfect opportunity to embark on an exciting adventure abroad, with people you know or friends who you haven’t met yet! Traveling in groups can be extremely rewarding and there are plenty of advantages, including cost-effectiveness and accessibility!

Read on for four aspects of group travel that students and faculty can look forward to with our custom programs!

Leave Worries At Home 

For starters, you don’t have to worry about planning or extraneous costs! Planning for a group can become overwhelming, and with the help of EdOdyssey, any worries about planning or surprises will be eliminated. We work with you step by step through pre-departure to make sure that you know what to pack and handle coordinating the logistics with our local team and partners; you just have to keep an eye out for updates leading to the programs and then you go! 

A passport is the most important document you’ll need to bring for your travels, but we handle the heavy lifting. The nature of each program’s inclusions come custom but we like to include as much as possible, such as your flight reservations, hotels, transportation, and excursions. We will provide you with a detailed and easy-to-follow itinerary to help you stay on-time throughout your time abroad!

This experience is a valuable time to explore unique countries. Instead of worrying about logistics, focus on letting go and having fun soaking in the scenery! 

A Personalized Guide 

One of the more interesting aspects of EdOdyssey programs is the amount of knowledge our travel experts bring to the experience! As you travel with your group, someone will always show you the way through the city and give you facts you might not have discovered on your own. 

Your EdOdyssey educators are passionate and cultured experts who want to share their knowledge about local areas with you. You’ll receive support every step along the way, and you will have the ability to ask as many questions as you like to make the most of your experience!

During day your visits and your interactive activities, you’ll always have access  to an EdOdyssey educator or a local guide to delve deeper into relevant topics regarding culture, history, and language. 

Comfortability & Safety 

Feeling comfortable during your time abroad is important. For students, having the ability to travel with friends you already know from back home is a huge advantage! Group travel will give you a unique chance to bond closer with your peers and educators. You can share your adventures together and even get the opportunity to meet other international students during your journey! In addition, group travel also allows students to “test drive” what studying abroad would be like with our shorter programs!

EdOdyssey is committed to the safety of our groups! For custom programs, the group will always have access to an EdOdyssey educator leader available for advising and reassurance. This is a component we take very seriously and make sure that program participants feel secure during their time abroad. As a result, students and faculty will be able to see sights without worrying about visiting unfamiliar territory on their own! 

Our local teams have been trained on our health and safety procedures and protocols, and they have access to our comprehensive emergency health and emergency concierge service, in case anything unexpected were ever to happen abroad. 

Photo Op, Anyone? 

A more humorous, but convenient, advantage of group travel is the fact that you’ll always have someone who can take your photo! In a group, you will be able to share experiences with your fellow travelers and friends during travel, mealtimes, and interactive activities. Since our custom programs are catered to a class’s specific content focus, students will have no problem creating memorable experiences with their peers that they can later share with loved ones back home! 

At EdOdyssey, we want to make sure our partners, faculty members, students and parents feel confident in international education! 

In addition to the simplicity in planning and organization, our custom programs are a great way to get your feet wet if you’re new to travel, or if you’re looking to dive into a new culture for a shorter period of time. Pack a positive attitude and a sense of adventure, and you are bound to experience some amazing moments along the way! 

Interested in hearing from other travelers and their experiences abroad? Check out quotes from friends, educators, and fellow alumni featured in our past blog, "How Travel Changes People".