Transformative lessons out in the world
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Preparing girls for success
Throughout their travel journey, girls will encounter real-world situations where they will practice leadership, collaboration and global citizenship.
Leadership
On an EF tour, girls play an active role in the tour process. Taking on responsibilities, making decisions and being engaged in the process is a powerful way to gain leadership skills that will benefit them long after the tour has ended.
Collaboration
Girls work together at every stage of the planning process to execute their tour. They research destinations, design excursions abroad and organize activities to raise money to help fund their trip.
Global Citizenship
Through experiential learning, girls are exposed to deep cultural, social and economic differences which help them develop a greater understanding of the world and the people in it.
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Community Action Inspiration
International travel is often a life-changing experience for girls. They gain a deeper understanding of culture and encounter unfamiliar situations that help evolve their perspective on the world. Sharing stories with locals, participating in a service project, trying new foods, speaking a different language – these are all transformative moments that can be used to inspire a community-driven project. Girls can apply what they've seen and learned to an issue that they're passionate about.
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Resources for a competitive edge
We provide resources to help girls dive deeper and get the most out of their travel experience.
EF's Personalized Learning Guide
Girls learn on a deeper level when what they're learning connects to their own lives. That's why every tour comes with EF's Personalized Learning Guide, a personalized learning experience powered by your girls’ curiosity. Using EF’s guided learning model, they will use their strengths to investigate an issue or topic that inspires them. Then they reflect on what they've learned through a post-tour project that gives even more meaning to travel.
School Credit
EF is an accredited educational institution, just like a school. That means girls can earn academic credit by completing coursework before, during and after their tour.
The UnCommon App
An EF tour is the perfect opportunity for girls to start thinking about personal essays for their college applications. That’s why we created The UnCommon App, a series of guided prompts and exercises that will help them write an essay that will stand out to any college admissions officer.
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How do you measure the immeasurable?
Below are just a few of the intangible benefits of educational travel for girls.
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of girl group leaders say our tours helped their girls understand new people, places, and cultures.*
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of girl group leaders say our tours helped their girls build courage, confidence, and character.*
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of girl group leaders say our tours gave their girls the opportunity to take an active role in their experience.*
*Source: EF Tours for Girls 2018 Survey Data