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Building Memories and Relationships on Tour

Cheryl Ogolin | October 11, 2017

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Cheryl is an English teacher. She first traveled with EF in 2009 to the UK and now leads two student tours each year. Cheryl believes travel opens people up to a sense of love and gratitude for life and living that no other experience does. And that we can all make a difference in the world by getting out of our comfort zones and sharing global experiences and lessons with others.

Traveling the world with my students brings me the ultimate joy. I’m always looking for ways to build relationships and memories with them along the way. Sometimes I don’t know all the students on my tours, and other times I can easily predict which part of the trip will be each students’ highlight. No matter my existing relationship with my travelers, I make a concerted effort to maximize their experiences, effectively enhancing my own. Consider these ideas for your next tour:

It’s rare that travelers forget their time abroad, and as a Group Leader, I take pride in sharpening their memories or brightening their experiences in any way I can. It’s my wish that every traveler focuses on the positive and builds not only long-lasting memories but relationships as well.

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