Student Leadership Programs Join us on student trips to Costa Rica, India, Italy, France and Ghana and enhance your student travel experience with a student leadership focus.
Student Leadership Adventure Programs in
Costa Rica, France, Ghana, India, Italy and several locations in the United States
The Student Leadership Component
On any of the student trips, you may choose to add the Student Leadership Component. This component blends in well with all overall programs in all the countries we visit and enriches the activities, excursions and experiences students have. Students will personally grow and be empowered on these educational journeys while experiencing and learning about magnificent countries, their history and their intriguing cultures. One of the main goals of these trips is to support youngsters in developing a deeper understanding of the world around them and assist them in practicing that knowledge to enhance their ability to serve as competent leaders in making the world a better place – both in their communities and around the world.
Leadership Component
“Effective Leadership is Your Future” With this focus, students will explore who they are as a leader in all aspects of their life, and who they see themselves being in the future. Effective leadership components and qualities will be taught and experienced. Examples of some of the content areas include:
personal mission and goal setting
self awareness
emotional intelligence contributing to leadership
leadership skills
problem solving
interpersonal communications
global leadership
social contracts
ethics and integrity
understanding values and conflicts between cultures
modeling the way
leading with heart
dealing with barriers
Personal Vision Project
During the trip students will write and begin to compile a "Life Journal", a book with supportive documentation such as photographs and art-work that will have three main chapters: 1.Current reality – Current strengths, competencies, and areas that need improvement. Also, significant aspects of the past that contribute to the present reality will be included. This will come from self reflection, insights, and from input from others during the trip.
·2.Future Vision – Personal vision for the future in all aspects of life such as family, friends, community, career, world issues
·3.Development Plan – Identify the relevant gaps betweenthe “Current Reality” and the “Future Vision” and create a development plan including steps and activities to get from “now” to the “future”.
Creativity will be highly encouraged with this project. This is not just an academic effort, it is a practical guide and commitment to creating a powerful future for the participants and the people around them. This unfolds a unique opportunity to take a stand on creating a life and future that is extraordinary, magnificent, and satisfying.
Performance expectations for this journey
Typical knowledge the students will be supported in learning include:
·Know about the country’s
oEnvironment
oBiodiversity
oEcosystems
oGeography
oEconomy
oCulture
oGovernment
oHistory
oLanguage
oClimate
oSocial structure
oSchool system
oHealth system
Service Projects
If you are interested in including a service project as part of the students' experience, there are numerous opportunities available in all countries. Many of them require a fairly long time commitment and some require special skills on the part of the participants. It is paramount that we involve the students in projects that have a positive impact and are meaningful to both the receiver and the provider. If possible, we recommend projects that involve students long before the actual trip itself. One possibility is to create a connection with a sister school where the students are traveling to so that relationships can be established before the visit. Exchange of information among students usually proves to be one of the highlights of the trip. We are always interested in providing the type of service projects that come from the heart and are genuine and caring.
Hosts and Guides
Franco Mariniis the co-owner and director of Global Journeys. He has been a classroom teacher, an administrator and is the founder of Pathways, an alternative school in Colorado. Through Global Journeys and Peak Empowerment, he creates programs and has a vision focused on global acceptance and understanding. For several years he has worked in the area of leadership development and personal and professional empowerment with several universities, schools and corporate organizations. He has provided quality training to thousands of individuals. Some of the clients he has worked with include: Colgate-Palmolive, USAFRICOM, Phillips Petroleum, Novartis, BP, Visa, Google, F.M.I., Daniel’s BusinessCollege, U.S.A.F., DeVryUniversity, G.E Financial, South Pole Expedition Team, and others.
He is a firm believer that our youngsters are the keepers of the possibilities of our future and is committed to offer a variety of programs that will empower youngsters to embrace the gifts they have within themselves. On these journeys, Franco does an exquisite job supporting students in experiencing themselves as future leaders, powerful ambassadors and well-respected representatives of our country. Franco loves youngsters, loves people from all cultures, and brings a wonderful opportunity for all involved to celebrate their magnificence.
Kay LatchmanSinghis the co-owner and vice-president of Global Journeys. She provides a wealth of experience in travel, cultural connections, and business leadership. Kay was born and educated in British Guyana, moved to the U.S. and has traveled and worked with people in many countries including, Russia, Egypt, South Africa, British West Indies, Central America, and various European countries. She was the CFO of a large export and import corporation based in Italy. Her knowledge and connections with various cultures is a wonderful asset as she works with and teaches young people..Kay loves working with youngsters. Her teachings have included: dance, cultural crafts & studies, concerts & theater and yoga. She also offers tasty workshops on how to prepare a wide variety of international cuisines. Kay is committed to enhancing the lives of the students she works with and her interactions with them are always of the highest quality. Her enthusiasm and sparkle for life are contributions that she makes with everyone she encounters.
Together, Franco and Kay create a dynamic and safe environment for students to explore, learn, and have fun.
To register or for more information, you may: call Global Journeys at 516-343-3210, e-mail us at info@globalj.org or fill out the form below.
Student leadership programs are offered in Costa Rica, France, Ghana, India, Italy, and several locations in the United States.
Global Journeys Inc. 516 906-2133 www.globalj.org info@globalj.org
