People to People and National State Leaders Programs

SP0136
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:02:01 +0000

Well, I went on a P2P trip a couple years ago, and while perhaps not the ideal way to travel, it was definitely an eye-opening experience. I certainly also wouldn’t call it a joke, especially to the tune of $6500. Quite an expensive joke if you ask me. While I was able to afford the trip due to fundraising and parents who realized the validity of the organization, I do not consider myself well-to-do my any means. To be honest, the trip definitely varies from group to group, chaperon to chaperon, and quality of local guides. I do admit, as a boy from Montana, the wonders of Europe were quite astounding.

Nonetheless, this is not a program to pad your resume or help you with college/prep school apps. Like others have said before, it is widely known that most students are eligible to apply, and in my high school of 1600, about 300 were asked to apply. However, this is a great opportunity to see the world with a group of peers. I was a little offended by people calling this program a joke, or saying it is a last resort for poor kids to see the world. I would agree with neither. We had a great time in some of the most fascinating places on Earth. Quality, I think so.