Educational Component 

The educational component of the People to People Student Ambassador Program is one of its most note-worthy aspects.  Students participate in a minimum of twelve hours of orientation meetings with their teacher-leaders.  During these meetings, students participate in practical activities including journal writing, role-playing, civic responsibility, and community service. Students are responsible for completing assignments and preparing projects based on research of the country or countries they'll be visiting.  In addition to attending these classes, students are also responsible for completing online courses for certification which include destination-specific information on government, history, culture, and geography.  High School credit is available through the Washington School of World Studies.  For an additional fee, high school students may elect to earn college credit through the Eastern Washington University.  As a classroom teacher and leader, I really appreciate all the preparation involved during the pre-travel segment of the program.  The selection process of students through three letters of recommendation and an interview session enhances the environment with a clear focus on learning.