Get curious
being a competent traveler
module 1:
goals of this module
You will develop a deeper understanding and respect for different cultures, customs, and traditions.
You will develop basic understanding in the local languages of your travel destinations, particularly in everyday phrases.
You will learn essential travel safety practices, including how to respond to emergencies, understand local laws and health precautions
You will become aware of key global issues and learn how they be understood with travel.
You will learn the art of packing efficiently and intelligently
what will you do in this module?
Research about the place you will be visiting for a virtual cultural immersion that will prepare you for the real-world cultural immersion experience.
Use websites and apps to learn the basic language skills that you will need for our program.
Study the specific laws, health advisories, and precautionary measures relevant to your destination.
Research about the global issues that your destination is facing.
Study the latest trends and reviews in travel gear, such as luggage and multi-purpose clothing, to find the best options for efficient packing.
research time!
Now it’s your turn to research about your destination, continue to the next slide to see what you should look for!
- understand and respect for other cultures
1.Where is your destination located? Can you locate it in this map?
2. What languages are spoken in your destination?
3. What is the predominant religion in your destination?
4. What are some significant cultural customs and traditions?
5. What is something important about the destination’s history to keep in mind before visiting?
learning time
2. Basic understanding of the local language
Now you will understand the basic language that is spoken in your destination, continue to learn how!
Search in the language of your destination:
1.How to say “Hello”, “How are you?” and “My name is...”
2. Basic interrogatives: "Who?", "What?", "Where?", "When?", "Why?", and "How?"
3. Direction and locations: "Where is the [place]?", "How do I get to [place]?", and "Is [place] near here?"
4. Shopping: "How much does this cost?", "Do you accept [credit cards/cash]?", and "Can I have a receipt, please?"
5. Food and allergies: "Does this contain [allergen]?" or "I am allergic to [allergen]. Is it in this?"
Use the following apps/websites to practice:
3. essential travel safety practices
time to study
Now it’s time to study about the essential travel safety practices, continue to see what you should research!
Research the following:
1.What are the major safety concerns of the destination?
2. What is the political climate?
3. How can I keep my belongings safe?
4. What is the situation with scams and tourist traps?
5. Are there specific cultural sensitivities to be aware of?
Check out the following resources for extra help:
4. key global issues
did you know?
Now it’s the moment to understand what issues strike different parts of the world, continue to learn many new things!
Did you know that climate change is causing ocean acidification, which negatively affects marine life, including coral reefs and shellfish?
Did you know that around 8 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every year, posing a major threat to marine life and ecosystems?
Did you know that the Earth loses about 18.7 million acres of forests annually, equivalent to 27 soccer fields every minute, impacting biodiversity and contributing to climate change?
Did you know that by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages, severely impacting agriculture, health, and economies?
What are some global issues that impact the destination that you will be visiting? And how can you contribute to change these situations?
5. packing efficiently
you are almost there!
To finish you will learn some tips on how to pack efficiently for the program, continue to learn how!
Watch this video to learn how to pack efficiently
- Take notes
- After watching the video write down what you learned
Check out the program website and look for the “Packing List”
There you will find even more tips from our team oriented to your specific destination
now you are ready to go to your destination
