5 Leadership Qualities Students Gain by Traveling

Almost anyone who's had the opportunity to travel as a student will tell you: traveling abroad was the defining experience in their development from a...

Student Essay: 4 Reasons Why Traveling Is So Important

This article was written by Connor Edward McGrane upon his return from Greece and Italy this spring. He writes about how his trip abroad changed...

VIDEO: Who You Can Count On – Meet the Team at ACIS

At ACIS we're passionate about making your trip an experience you'll never forget. Our committed staff works hard to get every detail right, and provide...

How I Got Started – Advice for a First-Time Group Leader

Jeanne McCoy started teaching high school French in 1993. She traveled with ACIS Educational Tours for the first time in 1995 before taking 10 years...

What is an Exceptional Travel Experience Worth to You?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, where does an infographic fit on that scale? In talking with teachers who haven't yet traveled with...

Travel and Tell: Recapping the Pathfinder Tour Experience

ACIS Pathfinder tours offer a unique travel experience. From the sites they see to the transportation they use, students on a pathfinder tour are immersed...

Student Spotlight: Mimi Tierney, ACIS Student Ambassador

Each month we spotlight an ACIS traveler who reminds us that travel does indeed change lives. This month, we’re chatting with 10th grader, Mimi Tierney. While eagerly...

Tour Manager Spotlight: Stan Pretty

Get to know our tour managers, well-traveled and fascinating individuals who make your ACIS educational tours truly unique and unforgettable. Today we’re happy to introduce...

The Service Learning Curve

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” — Mark Twain When you imagine your dream vacation, what do you see? A picturesque mountain top...

Exploring Athens on a Global Conference

This is a guest post from teacher and ACIS group leader Erin Maliszewski. It was originally published on her blog. Interested in having your educational travel...