Study Abroad Cancelled - now what?

DramaMama2021
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:04:56 +0000

Great news and thanks for circling back with an update.

For what it’s worth, my D was on a summer program in Kenya with kids from many schools. Several of them connected online and coordinated booking the same flight from JFK to Nairobi. That made kids and parents more comfortable.

Every family needs to make their own assessment, but my D gained so much confidence on her travels abroad by navigating unexpected hiccups. Train cancelled from Brussels back to home base in Amsterdam? She stepped up and found a car service for the group. Six hour flight delay in Prague? Strike up a conversation with another American student at the airport coffee shop that leads to an ongoing friendship. Last minute flight change to New Delhi? Lose your seat choice and end up surrounded by moms and toddlers who can’t speak English, cry, run around and kick the seats for 14 hours… but make the best of it, try to help and end up being “gifted” small items from those grateful passengers.

You never know what stories will come out of those experiences. Since your D will be with a program, she has less to be nervous about once she joins up with the group. In our experience, both the academic and extracurricular time is well-planned and safety a priority. I hope your D has a fantastic time.