Simply put, our philosophy is to offer trips that are a true extension of what Discovery offers everyday, whether in the classroom or on the air. It’s that sense of spirit, vision and true curiosity that enables us to call our trips Discovery Student Adventures. Each and every trip is so immersive, so educational and so inspirational, they could only come from Discovery Education. Take a look at what you will find across our adventures, and see why every aspect of our trips has been tailored to uniquely bring the Discovery essence to life for the students and teachers who journey with us.

Learn Adventurously

There’s a reason they’re called Discovery Student Adventures. Every trip includes activities designed to pump adrenaline to the far reaches of your body and mind. From rappelling down stunning waterfalls in a secluded Costa Rican rainforest to tracking real live game deep in the African bush. Yes, you’ll be learning. But your heart will be pounding, your palms sweating and your sense of accomplishment overwhelming as you “learn adventurously” and challenge yourself along the way.

Open Up

It’s a great big world out there and each country has its own rich culture and fascinating history. No one appreciates this more than Discovery, a company that’s always had the world as its focus. So instead of just visiting Robben Island, site of Nelson Mandela’s incarceration during South Africa’s apartheid era, you’ll be taken through it by a former political detainee. Activities like these, and there are many, show the world in a whole new light. And this new light may just open your mind to the world we live in, giving you new focus, new perspective that will live with you long after your adventure is over.

Ultimate Fieldtrip

When it comes to science, there’s no better way to learn than by experience. That’s what fieldtrips are all about. But on a Discovery Student Adventure, they’re really kicked up a notch. Your crew, as you sail the Arctic waters for example, will be made up of 30 scientists and experts who’ll lead you through daily workshops in this fragile, frigid ecosystem. Taking what you’ve learned in the classroom and applying it to the real world is education at its most effective. And most thrilling.

Green. The only way to go.

Respect for the planet has been at the very core of Discovery since its founding. Combine this reverence with an endless wonder, curiosity and passion and it’s understandable why every Discovery Student Adventure has at least one activity dedicated to conservation and the environment. Watching polar bears in their natural habitat, for example, and understanding why this majestic animal now finds itself endangered. The more we know about our planet, the more we can help preserve it for others to enjoy. And by the end of your trip, you’ll know a great deal.

Change the world. Change yourself.

If it was just about going, observing and leaving, it wouldn’t be a Discovery Student Adventure. Instead, our trips provide you with unique opportunities to not just visit local communities, but serve them. In China, for example, you’ll brighten the lives of sick children in the Songtang Hospice simply by reading to them in English. No doubt, you’ll take a lot from whichever trip you go on. But you’ll also have many chances to give back. And it’s those interactions that change everyone for the better. And for good.

World Wide Wow.

Discovery Education’s rich digital content can bring your adventure to life even before you board the plane. Online lessons, webinars and videos can really help set the stage for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Once there, internet use is wholeheartedly encouraged. Blogs, online diaries, photos uploaded to your favorite social networking site. However you choose to stay in touch with your family and make your friends jealous is fine with us. No question, modern technology has improved the student experience. On a Discovery Student Adventure, we are committed to technology enhancing the travel experience as well.

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