Common Concerns

What if there is a discipline problem?

Our highly selective nomination, application, interview and acceptance processes are designed to ensure that every Student Ambassador delegation is made up of bright, well-mannered and disciplined students.

We employ the same kind of highly selective screening process when choosing our delegation leaders. We only select educators who we believe have the classroom and youth leadership experience to handle their delegations appropriately and effectively.

In the event of a serious discipline violation, the parents of the offending delegate will be notified immediately, and the Student Ambassador will be escorted home as quickly as possible. We aim to ensure that no single participant's behavior interferes with the positive opportunities for committed Student Ambassadors to learn and explore on an exciting educational adventure.

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The Student Ambassador journey begins long before departure.

You and your child will attend six two-hour orientation meetings to prepare during the months before the delegation embarks on the Student Ambassador journey.

In addition to learning the details of the journey and the destination, your family will meet fellow delegates and their families. You will get to know your area delegation leaders and observe how they supervise the delegates. For many Student Ambassadors, lifelong friendships begin at the very first meeting.

Count on these informative, interactive orientation meetings to help you:

• Learn about the culture and history of your child's destination.
  
• Find out just what to pack.
  
• Review all air and land travel details.
  
• Answer any other questions you or your child may have about the journey.
  
• Meet delegation leaders and see them in action.