For nearly a century, the internationally-acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has achieved greatness by providing audiences with unforgettable performances, visionary maestros, and illustrious guest artists. The DSO's standards of musicianship and artistry on the stage of Orchestra Hall is admired throughout the world.
Founded in 1914, the DSO began when 10 young Detroit society women...
Often referred to as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia yields not only cobblestone streets and historical landmarks, but culture, artistic and ethnic treasures as well. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is home to one of the greatest concentrations of American history and an excellent locale for student travelers.
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A unique type of student travel is available In New York City, where groups can learn about the world of television and movies with visits to sites made famous on both the big and small screens.
In the 1990s, Georgette Blau moved into an apartment on the East Side of Manhattan, only to discover that she lived near what had been the Jefferson apartment in the long-running situational comedy,...
From its unique approach to engaging people in real science, to its goal of positively influencing communities to take action to improve our world, the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City has been re-invented to enhance educational travel and inspire student groups in scientific literacy and understanding.
Science museums first appeared in the early 1800s, with a focus on collecting,...
For educators, nothing is more meaningful in student group travel than seeing a student connect with a new culture through a cultural immersion program. Rich destinations such as San Antonio, Costa Rica or the Yucatan Peninsula provide opportunities for student groups to experience the wonders of these countries while learning about their language and the local customs.
San Antonio, Texas is...
Educational travel combines elements such as adventure, cultural encounters, and learning experiences to open students' minds to new opportunities. Travel provides an element of learning totally unique from the classroom. But let's be honest, while on an extended tour students also need some leisure time, shopping and entertainment to fit the bill. Not only is shopping most teenagers' favorite...
Combining the beauty of the islands with an outstanding drama festival, student group travelers can experience unforgettable educational travel with the National Performing Arts Bahamas Cruise Festival. The program, designed to encourage students interested in a career in the performing arts, provides acting workshops, expert feedback, and a unique performance experience, along with traveling...
In today's mobile society, people seem to be picking up and moving around more than ever - one in five families per year, according to some studies. The average worker can expect to change careers several times during her or his life, and changes in location often go along with that great new job - research has shown that many employers consider willingness to move a major factor in weighing an...
It's a Saturday night, the restaurant is full, the foodservice kitchen is humming. Employees are focused on serving their customers as quickly as possible. There's not much time now for thinking about safety. However, foodservice safety is a bottom line to any successful business. Regardless of the restaurant's reputation or customer satisfaction, a focus lacking in foodservice safety can lead...
More adults than ever before are returning to formal education. Some want to learn what they have failed to learn in high school. Some have made the momentous decision to earn a high school diploma or to go to college for the first - or second or third - time. And some, particularly those in mid-life, want additional education in order to recharge a stalled career or start an entirely new...
