Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the People to People Student
Ambassador Programs?

It appears to have a solid pedigree having been founded by Dwight
Eisenhower.

My son has been invited by this organization to travel to the U.K. in 2005,
so I am interested in anything anyone may know about this group.

From: "Michael McKelvy"
Date: 8/18/2004 12:16 AM Pacific Standard Time
Message-id: k.net

Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the People to People Student
Ambassador Programs?

It appears to have a solid pedigree having been founded by Dwight
Eisenhower.

My son has been invited by this organization to travel to the U.K. in 2005,
so I am interested in anything anyone may know about this group.









We were sent the same invite. Looks like a trip to London or Paris. Nothing
wrong with that. I think a good tour of the USA may be a better trip for a
youngster.

"S888Wheel" wrote in message
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From: "Michael McKelvy"
Date: 8/18/2004 12:16 AM Pacific Standard Time
Message-id: k.net

Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the People to People Student
Ambassador Programs?

It appears to have a solid pedigree having been founded by Dwight
Eisenhower.

My son has been invited by this organization to travel to the U.K. in
2005,
so I am interested in anything anyone may know about this group.









We were sent the same invite. Looks like a trip to London or Paris.
Nothing
wrong with that. I think a good tour of the USA may be a better trip for a
youngster.

I have no problem with a trip, I was just curious what sort of reputation
the organization might have.

"Michael McKelvy" wrote in message thlink.net...
Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the People to People Student
Ambassador Programs?

It appears to have a solid pedigree having been founded by Dwight
Eisenhower.

My son has been invited by this organization to travel to the U.K. in 2005,
so I am interested in anything anyone may know about this group.


I also have received a letter fromthis organization but my child is
invited to "Hike amid the Yosemite" and "Explore San Francisco". Does
your notice make any mention of parents attending or cost??

Thanx

"Bruce" wrote in message
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"Michael McKelvy" wrote in message
thlink.net...
Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the People to People Student
Ambassador Programs?

It appears to have a solid pedigree having been founded by Dwight
Eisenhower.

My son has been invited by this organization to travel to the U.K. in
2005,
so I am interested in anything anyone may know about this group.


I also have received a letter fromthis organization but my child is
invited to "Hike amid the Yosemite" and "Explore San Francisco". Does
your notice make any mention of parents attending or cost??

Thanx

No it doesn't but I expect there will be some request for payment at some
point. So far as I can tell the organization seems legitimate.

I am a Delegation Leader for People to People Student Ambassadors. I
was in the same position in 1993 when my daughter receiveed an
invitation as you are now.

My wife became a leader in 1994 and is currently the Area Director for
the state of Colorado. I am preparing to lead my 5th Delegation next
summer.

Pleople to People is not a travel company, it began in 1956 when
President Eisenhower held a White House summit to try and achieve
"Peace through understanding" Several prominant people attended this
summit includung Walter Cronkite, William Faulkner, Mr Hall of
Hallmark Cards, and Walt Disney. Disney was so impressed by this
vision he created a new attraction when he returned to California
called IT'S A SMALL WORLD. People to People is just one organization
spawned by this summit. Others include; Sister
City's International, Project Hope, and the PenPal Program.


Thousands of Student Ambassadors travel troughout ther world each
summer, In Colorado alone we had over 400 Delegates travel this
summer. Delegations consist of about 40 students and 4 Leaders. The
leaders are educators in the local area.

As to the questions regarding ages. There are three programs offered
one for 5th & 6th graders, one for middle school, and one for high
school. The program for 5th and 6th grade is not offered everywhere
because there are fewer destinations avalable for this age group.
Students are grouped by age and the Leaders are educators with
experience at the same grade levels at the students.

As for the High School credit. Some schools accept it some don't.
It's one credit, it won't let you skip a class or graduate early. The
real value is having foriegn education when you start applying for
college and scholarships. Upon secessful completion of the program
you will receive a transcript from the Washington School of World
Studies, which fully accredited. I recommend to my students they
don't try and incorporate this into their high school transcript where
can be easily overlooked. I urge them to keep it as a stand alone
document to place in their portfolio. It might be what sets you apart
from the crowd.

Please feel free to E-Mail me at if I can answer an
further questions.

DON