Category Archives: Education

Earth Gets A Day

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

Earth Day is what many believe to be the mark of the modern environmental movement that started in 1970.  Today marks the 33rd anniversary of Gaylord Nesson’s brainchild where everyone comes together to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Starts With … Keep reading …

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Cherry Blossoms Are In Session

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

For those in Washington, D.C., you might find yourself staring up at the trees and enjoying the beauty of the National Cherry Blossoms. Or, you might find yourself staring at nothing. During the weeks of March 20-April 14 is the … Keep reading …

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Meet Sarah Florig: A Traveler With A Dream

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

  Sarah Florig is not your average junior in high school. After being diagnosed with cancer her passion for travel never stopped. Currently on our Eastern Seaboard tour, she took the time to answer a few questions about her whole … Keep reading …

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Real Life Is Grand

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

A wise man once said, “There’s no substitute for real life.” He might have been talking about butter vs. faux-butter, but the message still remains. The best movies, music, books or pictures can make you laugh, cry, think and be … Keep reading …

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Inauguration Day: a historic rite of passage for the President-elect filled with beautiful balls, limo rides and delicious food. It’s also a day where millions of eyes will be watching one particular event. So naturally, things are bound to go … Keep reading …

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel | Leave a comment

Share in the Inauguration Experience with EF SST

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

Lucky enough to be going to Inauguration? SHARE IT! For a long time, anyone who wanted to know what Inauguration Day was like could only read about it in the paper the next day. Well, times have changed. Now thanks … Keep reading …

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How To Pay For A Statue

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

Liberty has its price. As a gift from France to the United States, the Statue of Liberty was a symbol of the two countries’ shared dedication to the virtues of liberty and freedom. According to the plan, the French would … Keep reading …

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2012 Presidential Election Resources & Lesson Plans

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Christina from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

I’m a bit of a news junkie, so in the past few months I’ve come across a lot on the elections. Here are few of my favorite 2012 election resources that I think teachers will find helpful for bringing the … Keep reading …

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Introducing: Presidential Madness!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by EFSmithsonian

Hi, I’m Caitlin and I’m the web content marketing co-op at EF Smithsonian Student Travel! I’m a student at Northeastern University, here in Boston. I handle all of the social media accounts, and I’m excited to introduce our first presidential … Keep reading …

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