People To People Student Ambassador Program People To People Student Ambassador Program Spokane, Washington

I think it's very unfortunate and sad that you would not send your child on a People to People trip as a student ambassador based on other peoples comments.    And those who thought the trip was free because their child was "chosen" are living in a fantasy world.  Remember the saying, "If it's too good to be true, then it's not true?"  NO, the trip is not free, no matter how gifted your child is.  

It IS a lot of money for the everyday family BUT it IS well worth it.   We sent our daughter this past summer to Europe and she came back a changed person with eyes wide opened about the world outside the USA.  Yes I was very nervous initially about sending her half way around the world with strangers, but my fears were quckly relieved through the Organization's thoroughness and knowledge of the areas and their relationship with the State Dept. 

I was thankful that everythng was included in the cost ecept for spending money.  That way, I knew my child was well taken care of and was able to participate in all group activities.  When my daugher said she stood at the top of the Swiss Alps and could onlly think about what was ahead of them on the trip, it really touched me.  She felt the world was at her fingertips!  She has made friends across the world and thanks to technology they talk all the time.  The leaders who accompanied the group of 40 kids (ratio of 10 to 1) were teachers and were great!  My child is a drama queen, high maintenance, and survived the trip with the TLC she received from all the leaders!!  This is truly a trip of a lifetime!!