February is Black History Month, and to celebrate it, you’ll learn about how travel experiences abroad have influenced and made an impact on the lives of American black leaders.

In February 2020, a small group of 6th-8th graders and chaperones were exposed to bountiful aspects of Rome including history, cuisine, art, and culture! With the amazing assistance of Italy’s Program Coordinator, Rachel Zitin, the group uncovered a richer understanding of life in Rome, as it was in ancient times and present day!

The entire world breathed a collective sigh of relief when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and the calendar read 2021. However, if you are still feeling exhausted, drained and stuck under the weight of 2020, our team wants to let you know that you are not alone and we felt important to reflect on this sentiment and to keep it all in perspective.

In the age of COVID-19, we all know that we can’t predict the future or know what exactly is to come. But let’s have some hope!

Patty Valencia, EdOdyssey’s Peru Coordinator, explains how much study abroad have changed and enriched her life at the start of International Education Week!