There is a whole world out there waiting to be seen—not just through textbooks or screens, but through real, lived experience. The Student Travelers Association was born from a simple but radical belief: that students deserve to see the world and take their place in it—not as passive observers, but as empowered global citizens.

In a world that often places limits on young people—boxing them in by zip codes, stereotypes, or financial barriers—we are here to break the box. To say: You belong in the world. And the world is waiting for you.

🌍 Why We Do This

Travel is more than a trip. It’s a mirror, a teacher, a challenge, and a door. It opens students to new cultures, new languages, and most importantly, new versions of themselves. We are committed to helping students—especially those from underrepresented communities—step into their agency, identity, and confidence by experiencing the world beyond their borders.

Through a transformative 25-month travel and mentorship program, students and their families walk a path that builds:

• ✈️ Travel Preparedness & Safety

• 💬 Language Learning & Communication Skills

• 💰 Financial Literacy & Independence

• 🌱 Self-Awareness, Resilience & Global Perspective

This isn’t just a program—it’s a launchpad. And it works.

✨ Where We’re Going: Life-Changing Tours with EF

We’re proud to partner with EF Tours, offering extraordinary student travel experiences that bring history, identity, and discovery to life:

🇨🇷 Costa Rica & Panama

Jungles. Waterfalls. Breathtaking biodiversity. On this tour, students explore sustainability, ecology, and community life in two vibrant, culturally rich countries. From zip-lining through cloud forests to visiting local farms and indigenous communities, students don’t just observe nature—they engage with it, and understand their role in protecting it.

🇫🇷 African Diaspora Tour: Paris & Southern France

This is not the France you find in postcards—this is a deep dive into Black history, resilience, and excellence in Europe. Students explore the untold stories of the African Diaspora in France—from Josephine Baker to decolonial movements—while walking the boulevards of Paris and visiting cultural sites in the south of France. It’s not just travel. It’s reclamation. It’s awakening.

💡 Your Support Changes Lives

Many of our students face financial barriers that make travel seem impossible. That’s why we’re calling on donors, supporters, and changemakers to help fund this mission.

Your donation goes directly toward student scholarships, covering costs for flights, accommodations, program materials, and educational resources. You’re not just giving money—you’re giving a student a passport, a purpose, and a whole new perspective.

“A program like this can show me all I can be. I’d never even been on a plane before. Now I believe I can travel the world and see It with my friends!” – Amayha Lopez, 2024 cohort

💫 Let’s Build a World Bigger Than Their Fears

The Student Travelers Association is more than a travel program. It’s a declaration that our youth deserve access—to the world, to knowledge, to possibility. When you support us, you’re helping to raise a generation that doesn’t wait for permission to dream.

Want to get involved?

🎒 Donate to support a student’s journey
✍🏽 Sign up your child or student for our 25-month travel mentorship experience
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The world is out there. Let’s make sure our students are too.

Join the Student Traveler Association: Travel with the Wellness Wanderer

Do you know a student or family who would be excited about this life-changing travel opportunity? We are building a waitlist to determine eligibility for our upcoming student travel experiences to Costa Rica and Panama in Summer 2027! Our trips are open to students ages 10 and up, with priority given to high school students to ensure the best experience for all travelers. Middle school students may be eligible if they are mature enough for the experience or traveling with an older sibling. Students 19 and under receive special pricing, while travelers 20 and older will be placed in separate adult accommodations. If you or someone you know is interested, fill out the form below to join the waitlist and learn more!

🔗 [Join Costa Rica Panama Tour Waitlist]