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🌌🤔 On this final day of our three-day series with Envoys, we step away from the hustle of Black Friday to contemplate the future. Today is about Reflection and Aspiration. In a world filled with complexities, let's think about our roles as global citizens and the positive impacts we can make.

What dreams do you have for the future? How can we, together, work towards a more understanding and connected world? Let's share our aspirations and commit to making them a reality. 🌍🌠

🌍✨ On this Thanksgiving Day, the second of our three special days with Envoys, we embrace gratitude on a global scale. Today, we give thanks for the diverse cultures, traditions, and knowledge our students encounter around the world. From the ancient temples of Cambodia to the modern skyline of New York, each experience enriches our understanding of the world.

As we gather around our tables today, let's appreciate the world's vast beauty and our shared human connections. 🌟

To our global Envoys family: Your passion for learning and exploration is our greatest treasure. 🌐🤝

🌅🛣️ As the sun sets this Wednesday, marking the beginning of our three-day journey of reflection with Envoys, we invite you to contemplate the first step: Anticipation. On the eve of Thanksgiving, many are traveling or preparing to welcome loved ones. Let's cherish these moments of anticipation – the joy of reunions and the excitement of shared experiences ahead.

Reflect on the journeys you've taken and the paths that lie ahead. What are you most looking forward to in the coming days of gratitude and connection? Share your thoughts and anticipations with us. 🌍💬

✨ Reflecting on an incredible journey through Bolivia's captivating landscapes and vibrant cultures with Envoys! 🌄🌺 We explored rich heritage, embraced diverse ethnic tapestry, and marveled at breathtaking beauty. 🌍🎨 From the heights of the mountains to the depths of cultural immersion, our students experienced a transformative adventure. 🌈✨ Cherished memories were painted against nature's canvas, unlocking a world of discovery! 🌟🌿

Have you felt the magic of an immersive travel experience? You experience a new place, meet new people, encounter new ideas, and your worldview expands. You feel different: you feel different because you are different. Then, you return home, back to business as usual and even though you’re different, everything else feels the same. You might find yourself frustrated, wondering: I had this amazing experience, but… so what? Now what? What do you do with your new learnings, your new passions, your new ideas? Enter the So What? Summit! A major convening of young people just like you eager to process profound travel experiences and transfer them tangibly into their future identities, passions, and paths in life. Join us June 21st - 23rd to hear from amazing speakers, young leaders, and your peers about creating lives of global citizenship and shared purpose in the world as you process who you are and who you will become.

Visit sowhatsummit.com and register now!

🇰🇷 On our South Korea programs, students embark on a journey to discover the impact of the DPRK/ROK split on the country. Our students take a deep dive into the nation's history, understanding the sadness related to the division, and the enduring hope for reconciliation. Envoys encourages students to witness the resilience and strength of a nation seeking itself 🌏 "

This June, join us for the SO WHAT? SUMMIT

Have you felt the magic of an immersive travel experience? You experience a new place, meet new people, encounter new ideas, and your worldview expands. You feel different: you feel different because you are different. Then, you return home, back to business as usual and even though you’re different, everything else feels the same. You might find yourself frustrated, wondering: I had this amazing experience, but… so what? Now what? What do you do with your new learnings, your new passions, your new ideas? Enter the So What? Summit! A major convening of young people just like you eager to process profound travel experiences and transfer them tangibly into their future identities, passions, and paths in life. Join us June 21st - 23rd to hear from amazing speakers, young leaders, and your peers about creating lives of global citizenship and shared purpose in the world as you process who you are and who you will become.

With Tony Wheeler, creator of Lonely Planet, and Mario Rigby, who completed the Crossing Africa expedition in 2018.

Sign up today at sowhatsummit.com

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In Washington DC, the cherry blossoms don't only signify the Spring season. They are also a symbol of diplomacy and international collaboration. The planting of cherry trees in the US capital originated in 1912 as a gift of friendship from Japan, commemorating the relationship between the two countries built by then US First Lady Helen Herron Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, who was the wife of the Japanese ambassador.

When students go on an Envoys program to Washington DC, we utilize a blend of structured and unstructured activities and discussions to delve into how the various narratives around the nation’s formation serve to alternately reinforce or disrupt our personal understanding of what it means to ‘be an American’. As we examine the institutions, systems, and procedures that comprise the American form of democracy, students consider the foundational tension between individual freedoms and societal good, analyzing how structural decisions made centuries ago impact choices today.

“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” - Congressman John Lewis.

When we visit the American South with students, we learn about the civil rights movement from monuments and historical landmarks like the Edmund Pettus Bridge. We learn about Southern culture and eat delicious local dishes. We approach each place we visit and its history from a place of empathy, understanding, and respect.

To learn more about our programs, visit envoys.com

When going on an Envoys program, students set their own personal goals for the trip, then reflect on whether they met them at the end.

On a recent trip to Morocco, one of our seventh graders wanted to learn about other cultures and live how others do without judging. By the end, they claim to have become a lot more understanding of Moroccan culture and “how beautiful it is to be different.”

Another student wrote: “I wanted to ride a camel, and I did.”

We support everyone’s goals, big or small, and a common favorite part of the job for members of our team is making dreams come true. This photo comes to us from Oman, from our field educator .mcintyre

Students explore South Africa through the lens of “Conservation and Communities”, exploring the country’s natural beauty while supporting local conservation efforts. Envoys provides an immersive experience that fosters a deep appreciation for the country’s wildlife and landscapes while promoting cross-cultural exchanges and the preservation of natural habitats.

From safaris to explorations beyond urban areas, students explored the country towards a better understanding of South Africa’s biodiversity. 🌍🐘👥🏞️🔍📚📷

Here students explore South Africa through the lens of “Conservation and Communities”, exploring the country’s natural beauty while supporting local conservation efforts. Envoys provides an immersive experience that fosters a deep appreciation for the country’s wildlife and landscapes while promoting cross-cultural exchanges and the preservation of natural habitats. From safaris to explorations beyond urban areas, students explored the country towards a better understanding of South Africa’s biodiversity. 🌍🐘👥🏞️🔍📚📷 #travel #southafrica #empathy #understanding #respect