You have the energy and the passion...
You have the determination and the will to work hard...
You have the courage to dream and reach for the stars...
There is still that "something" which is missing.
Could it be... The World?
Why start this exciting journey of personal discovery in India?
There are many reasons to do so. Some of them:
- World's largest democracy
- 5000 years of history and culture
- Domestic economy growing at over 8% per annum
- A large and affluent middle class
- A young, educated, and skilled workforce
- Positioned to be a significant player in the global economy by 2010
Hgh School India, US
This is a product offering for US High school juniors and seniors, with a focus on building relationships on an on-going basis with high school juniors and seniors in Indian high schools. The design of the product is such that it encourages student interactions, allows them to share a skill with the community visiting, invites their active participation in a service learning activity, helps them in understanding key issues in India's development process and gain an insight into the interdependence of the two economie - US and India.
Junior High India
This is a product offering for non US High school juniors and seniors, with a focus on building relationships on an on-going basis with high school juniors and seniors in Indian high schools. The design of the product is such that it encourages student interactions, allows them to share a skill with the community visiting, invites their active participation in a service learning activity, helps them in understanding key issues in India's development process by visiting various cities and meeting experts in the field
Some possible activities:
In Bangalore:
- meet Information Technology leaders from business corporations in Bangalore
- visit the Vidhan Soudha, Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens
- work on projects involving women and children in a rural or urban setting
- interact with local high school students
In Mumbai:
- meet decision makers in Finance companies, visit Mumbai Stock Exchange.
- visit the Elephanta Caves, Gateway of India and other heritage buildings.
- help in a vocational school for children on a project basis
- interact with local high school students
In New Delhi:
- meet start up entrepreneurs, talk to key executives from auto and pharmaceutical companies.
- visit the Taj Mahal (in Agra), Akshardham, Red Fort and other monuments.
- take a class for street children
- interact with local high school students
Pick any one city or more than one city in India and sign up with Experiential Travels to learn more! In each city, we will expose you to the city's bubbling, distinctive culture and rich history. Both these products have been designed for those high school students who are looking for that extra passion and energy with a focus on community living and service learning.
Share this with your friends and send us your comments.
What do you need to know before you sign up for High School India, US and Junior High India?
- (T) Timeframe
- (A) An owner
- (C) Clearly defined goal for the timeframe
- (T) Travel budget
Define your (T)(A)(C)(T) and leave the rest to Experiential Travels. We will make sure you discover new and exciting things about yourself by signing up for High School India, US or Junior High India! Also if your (T)(A)(C)(T) matches with that of someone outside your community then you can enlist them by letting us know, as simple as that!
Click here in case you want to order a presentation CD.
Click here for sending a request form asking for more information.
A typical day in High School India, US / Junior High India
| 700 - 730a | Breakfast with host family* |
| 730 - 800a | Discuss objectives of the day or previous day |
| 800 - 900a | Group activity |
| 930a - 1230p | Presentation by 2 distinguished speakers |
| 1230 - 130p | Lunch |
| 130 - 430p | Visit to a speaker's office / Service Learning Projects |
| 430 - 500p | Snack |
| 500 - 900p | City tour or attraction / Cultural program |
| 900 - 1030p | Dinner and return to host family* |
* or hotel.
Product cost for High School India, US and Junior High India
The product cost for High School India, US or Junior High India will depend upon your (T)(A)(C)(T), the group size, number of cities chosen and duration of stay in each of those cities.
This cost is broken up into two parts:
- Landed cost
- Pre-departure cost
Landed cost is the total cost incurred by the group during the full duration of its stay in India that is costs incurred from the time the group lands in India till the time it departs from India. The landed cost will vary based on type of lodging, in-city and out of city tours and attractions, full time or part time tour director, airport pick up and drop, local and out of city transportation, language lessons, 24 hour emergency services, number of meals, tips and gratuities.
Pre departure costs include round trip international airfare, passport and visa fees, travel and medical insurance, security deposit, personal spending money.
Assistance in ticketing, passport and visa processing, travel and medical insurance for groups of ten or more can be provided only in the US, at a fee.
Email us for further details on the product pricing.