Discover how State College Area High School from Pennsylvania ventured into the heart of Cuba, enhancing their understanding of its culture, history, and society.
State College Area High School, located in State College, Pennsylvania, embarked on an enriching educational tour to Cuba, facilitated by Alandis Travel. This journey was designed to provide students with a profound understanding of Cuban culture, history, and society, while also fostering cultural awareness and appreciation through immersive experiences.
Despite clear objectives, the trip posed certain challenges:
Through thorough preparation and collaboration with local experts and guides, Alandis Travel meticulously crafted a program addressing these challenges head-on.
The outcome? An unforgettable educational adventure that went beyond traditional classroom borders.
Alandis Travel curated a meticulously planned itinerary for State College Area High School that provided a well-rounded experience encompassing educational lectures, cultural excursions, and immersive activities. The program was developed to ensure that students not only learned about Cuban culture and history but also experienced it firsthand.
Homestays allowed students to immerse themselves in the local lifestyle, fostering stronger connections with their host families. They learned common Cuban phrases, enhancing their language skills and cultural understanding.
Lectures and site visits provided students with a comprehensive understanding of Cuban history, including the revolution and its impact on education and society.
Interactions with locals and participation in service learning projects like the Akokán recycling workshop enhanced students' communication and social skills.
The tour broadened students' perspectives on global issues, fostering empathy towards diverse cultures and promoting a sense of global citizenry.
Students attended insightful lectures delivered by local experts on various topics such as Cuban history, education systems, religion, and socio-economic facets. These sessions provided an academic foundation beyond typical classroom scenarios.
Participating in service-learning projects like volunteering at Akokán in Havana contributed meaningfully enhancing community interaction skills alongside environmental communal stewardship responsibility understanding practically valuable broader perspectives essential global issues comprehens social responsivity matrix interspersed experiential understand conceptual developing consequently.
The Cuba program curated by Alandis Travel successfully met the objectives laid out by State College Area High School. Through a diverse range of educational lectures, cultural excursions, and immersive activities, students gained unprecedented insights into Cuban life.
rated Alandis Travel’s Havana staff as excellent for their professionalism and responsiveness.
rated their homestays as excellent due to comfort, cleanliness, and warm hospitality enhancing their overall experience.
The salsa classes and classic car tours immersed students in Cuban traditions, boosting their appreciation for its vibrant culture.
Engaging in discussions about the Cuban Revolution and visiting historic sites like Old Havana deepened their knowledge of how historical events shape contemporary societies.
Students enhanced their communication skills through interactions with host families, locals, and through service-learning activities such as volunteering at Akokán.
By living with host families and participating in daily activities within local communities, students developed a keener sense of empathy towards people from different cultural backgrounds.
Throughout the trip, students felt secure knowing they received attentive care from both their host families and Alandis Travel's team during any health issues or emergencies. This reassurance was crucial in mitigating anxiety, ensuring a supportive environment especially within unfamiliar surroundings.
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“Alandis was excellent to work with from start to finish. During the planning process, Laura Julia was very prompt and responsive. Luis Fidel was an amazing guide, and Giovanni our driver was excellent.“
“Luis Fidel made the experience incredible! He was extremely kind, patient, and knowledgeable.”
“My host family was absolutely amazing and accommodating to all my needs.”
“All activities were punctual and interesting; people were friendly despite language barriers.”
“We were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Some of us would like to make this an annual or bi-annual event.“
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