People to People Student Ambassador program

Top 59. Sep 9, 2005 11:21 AM

» rollerskate - Re: Re: People2People Australia

In response to Re: People2People Australia posted by Arkstudent09:

What an interesting program!

-- posted by rollerskate

Top 60. Sep 9, 2005 4:09 PM

» okkkkkkkkk - help help help

so i'll most likely be going to the september 14th meeting at the college of new jersey. i know i'll have to be interview and theres a chance i might not be going. does anyone know what exactly they are looking for? i'm pretty shy for the most part, so i'm still a little hesistant about this trip (Australia and New Zealand 2006). though its not a big deal. please respond sooonnnnnnnnnnnn !!

-- posted by okkkkkkkkk

Top 61. Sep 12, 2005 4:15 AM

» ptpmom - Re: help help help

suzannekimberly –

1) I guess what I want to know is would sending our children at this day and time be really safe? Truthfully no place in the world is safe anymore. Yesterday was the 4th anniversary of 911 and if Huricane Katrina has showed us anything it’s that our own country still isn’t prepared for the worse. I personally feel if something is going to happen it’s going to happen whether here in the US or in another part of the world. It’s interesting that you mention the London bombing because I read a story on MSN about two twin teenagers who were on the double decker bus. They both survived with a few slight burns and scraps. The man sitting right next to them died in the explosion. The reason I mention this is because of what I stated before – there but for the grace of God go I. But only you know if your own child would be able to handle an emergency situation. My daughter is 13 and I trust her judgment. She’s pretty quick witted so I didn’t worry on that front when she went to Australia this year.

2) I am a single mom of 3 so this would be difficult. Also how much is the down payment and when do you have to have it? I think it was $1000 a month or two after your child is selected but they tell you at the meeting. Fundraising can be done but it takes some start up cash and lots of hard work. If you have family and friends in offices or large factories they might lend a hand your child a with funding raising sales. I have a list of links if you’d like to email me at moo71@hotmail to save you some search time.

beanzel67 –

1) I am an information guru and I just find it hard to believe that I have never heard of this program. You can learn more at http://www.studentambassadors.org/. Also when you go to the informational meeting you’ll learn more. I also had never heard of them but after my daughter signed up I found out that, during our fundraising sale, my neighbor down the street went to Russia when she was a teenager and loved it. She made sure to give my daughter some ‘extra’ money for the trip and reassurance that she’ll have a great time, which was sweet. Also some waitresses mentioned that their daughters, nephews, etc. had gone when they overheard us talking so they aren’t as obsolete as you think.

cherry_girl97 –

Does anyone know the cost for this particular trip? Has anyone ever gone on this particular trip? Also does anyone know any good ways to start fundraising in a small community, there are only about 1,300 people in the town I live in and I don't think it will be very easy to do around here? The cost various by location I think but it’s usually around $5000-6000. My daughter went to the Australia trip this year and had a great time. As for fund raising idea check out http://www.fundraisingweb.org/ and http://www.fundraiser.net/. If you have family and friends in other areas you could also ask if they would be kind enough to help you with fundraising since you are in such a small area – every little bit will help.

Howie1970 –
Does anyone have any ideas on cost? Depends on location but anywhere from $5000-6000 for international travel I believe.
Does anyone have experience with sending a child this young on these trips? 5th graders I don’t know about. My daughter was in 7th grade when she started the program but she’s always been ‘mature’. It really depends on each child in my opinion so only you can answer that question really.
What types of things are done in regards to protecting the kids from harm from the outside or from the "inside?" All the people in the program are area teachers and the children have mandatory monthly meetings to not only learn about an area but to also get to know the advisors and fellow travelers. Parents also get a chance to meet them and their families.

And as dadofthree mentioned the deposits are non-refundable except in case of emergency (and emergency is illness, injury, death, etc. and not “Oops I didn’t check with me ex-wife first before forking over cash) so it’s best to make sure you cement your travel plans with ex’s (or other guardians) BEFORE deciding to be a part of the program. They do make it quite clear that it’s non-refundable.

If anyone has any questions you can read my other posts here or email me at moo71@hotmail.com.

-- posted by ptpmom

Top 62. Sep 12, 2005 12:05 PM

» spddevo - people to people sacramento

Hi!
We recived the letter and are planning on going. We are going to the meeting on the 17th. Is anyoine else going to tha same meeting at the convention center? I have researched People to People and spoken with parents and teachers that hsve been involved. Let us know if you are attending the meeting in the sac area3

Thanks

-- posted by spddevo

Top 63. Sep 12, 2005 1:20 PM

» well_maybe - well

well i am a student who received one of these letters? and i would want to know if u have to pay money to do this trip to china. and i got one last year and my mom said it was a scame
i want to know is it true?!¿?!¿?!¿?!¿?!

-- posted by well_maybe

Top 64. Sep 13, 2005 1:47 PM

» dramaqueen01 - HELP

Ok..i'm Kayla and i'm 14...and i got something in the mail about thee program for next summer and i responded to the meeting form for a meeting about going to austrailia and new zealand...and i know it's at the college of NJ but can someone else who is going email me the rest of the info like what do we wear what time....DATE...adress...i basically need everything...my email is Dramaqueen474@aol.com! I would greatly appriciate it thanks!

-- posted by dramaqueen01

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Top 65. Sep 13, 2005 2:29 PM

» xteressax - Re: info on grades

In response to info on grades posted by mom1016:

For anybody even considering this outfit, you may want to read this...

I've e-mailed them to their general information page and told them upfront that I find the lack of pricing information indicative of high-pressure sales in the past and I wanted to know the costs involved before signing up for any session. I also said that their response to my request for information would determine my response to their invitation.

However, I must say the "ick" factor is tilting me away from them.

-- posted by xteressax

Top 66. Sep 13, 2005 7:07 PM

» Courage23 - Discouraged

I just got a letter for the first time inviting me to a 2006 France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy trip and I really want to go. I haven't told my parents yet because I wanted to research first. While the program seems legit (except for the lack of cost and location info.) I know for a fact that my parents can't afford it now that my sister is in college. Could anyone tell me the average cost range, how difficult it is to actually get into the program, and any suggestions on how to pay without heavily inconveniencing my parents? Thanks in advance.

-- posted by Courage23

Top 67. Sep 13, 2005 7:14 PM

» StudentAC55 - People to Poeple Interviews

Hello, I'm a student and have gone to the first People to People meeting and submitted my application. The next step is the interview, which is coming up in a few weeks. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kinds of questions are asked by the interviewer. Just so I can have some clarity on that fact.

-- posted by StudentAC55