meals

Meals

Generally breakfast and select dinners are included on your program, with lunch on your own. Please refer to your detailed itinerary for program-specific information.  Breakfast Breakfast at your hotel typically includes cereal, bread or rolls, jam, juice, coffee and tea.   Lunches and select dinners Lunch and dinner are your chances to make

Expectations for non-student travelers

Our programs are designed with university and college students in mind—from the affordable prices to the active itineraries that maximize educational and academic value. We want to ensure travelers that are not university or college students have an amazing time, too. In addition to reading through our Help Center's collection of Preparing to travel and <a

Flights

Your flight itinerary & tickets: Your flight itinerary will be available online (log in at efstudyabroad.com/login) approximately 21 days prior to departure. All groups are issued electronic tickets (e-tickets), which means you only need to bring your passport to the airport for check-in. Special requests & itinerary modifications: For any special in-flight meal requests, call the airlines

Medications & traveler medical needs

All Group Leaders should address the following items with their group before departure. Health and medical information We recommend that travelers be aware of health- and disease-related issues unique to their intended destination. Please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its specific section "Traveler health" before you depart. Medical needs <span

Hotels & accommodations

You'll spend most of your time abroad learning and exploring, but you should also know what to expect when you settle in for the night. Hotels Safety A good night’s sleep is important, so travelers can count on safe, clean and comfortable hotels with private bathrooms. For travelers’ protection and comfort, our team regularly inspects hotels to determine whether they comply with EF’s standards for cleanliness, quality, and, most

Group Leaders' safety responsibilities

Throughout the years, we’ve found that professors know how to best care for their students. That’s why Group Leaders work closely with their Field Director as the point person for each traveler’s safety and conduct.     Prior to your program, the Group Leader is responsible for: Setting expectations for good behavior It’s a Group Leader’s responsibility to maintain appropriate

Field Directors

Your full-time Field Director meets you at your arrival airport and travels with your group 24 hours a day while you are abroad. Your Field Director is responsible for: Program coordination The Field Director coordinates every travel detail, including bus transportation, hotels and accommodations, meals and special excursions. Your Field Director will email you a few days before departure, and we recommend you discuss your group requests, medical

Traveling with EF

For over 50 years we've helped educators and students discover the world through culturally immersive educational travel. Whether you’re running a program for the first time or you’re a seasoned traveler, we’ll support you every step of the way—before, during and after your program. Before your program Partnering with their Program Consultant, educators find—or create—the perfect program for their

EF's rules of the road

When travelers enroll on a program, they agree to EF’s Rules of the Road. If travelers do not conform to these regulations or any specific rules set by their Group Leader, they risk dismissal from the program, returning home at their own expense with no refund for the missed program portion. Decisions regarding program dismissal are up to EF and/or the Group Leader. All scheduled activities are obligatory. If a traveler is sick or has a physical ailment that

Group Leaders

From selecting your itinerary, to promoting your program, to recruiting your travelers, you have a variety of responsibilities as a Group Leader. You’ll also prepare your travelers for their time abroad, making sure they know what to expect. Choose your EF Study Abroad program Your Program Consultant is your best resource to help you select a program based on your area of study and your group’s needs and interests, including which destinations

General safety guidelines for all travelers

Based on our experience, we have developed the following policies and guidelines to ensure that students are safe and secure throughout the program. Upon arrival, the Field Director will review safety precautions specific to your program. However, it’s critical that students understand these rules in advance and behave accordingly while abroad. With cooperation and considerate behavior from each and every traveler, the program is sure to be a safe and memorable one. <br

Hosting a recruitment meeting

Hosting a meeting is a crucial step in your program planning process. Your excitement about study abroad will be contagious and is one of the most important things that inspires travelers to join. Before the meeting Consult with your Program Consultant to determine your goal group size, and invite three times that number of students via email and text message. Before the meeting, email students the date and time of the meeting and make sure to send at

Promoting your program & building your group

Once your program has been developed and approved, it’s time to start getting the word out to as many students as you can. To ensure all interested students have the opportunity to travel, start recruiting a year before your departure date to give them as much time as possible to plan and budget for the program. Use the resources and tools below: Call your Program Consultant Your dedicated Program Consultant has partnered with hundreds of faculty at

What to pack

Pack light! You'll be toting your own luggage around at airports and hotels, so bring only what you need—ideally in a carry-on bag. See your airline's baggage policies here. Essentials ATM card - Call your bank prior to departure to alert them of your upcoming travel; foreign purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts Personal credit card

Login help

Having trouble? See below for answers to our most frequently asked login questions. If you still need assistance, please contact Traveler Support at 877-485-4184. We’ll be happy to help you. Which email address should I log in with?  For travelers over 18 years old, sign in using the email address you provided upon enrollment. For Group Leaders, use the email address you provided to your Program Consultant. For travelers under

EF's approach to safety

Current situations we're monitoring   We are closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, and

Rooms & roommates

  If you're 29 or younger Travelers who are 29 and under typically stay in Triple/Quad rooms of three or four people of the same gender. Each traveler will have their own bed. You may share a room with someone from another group if you’re traveling with more than one college or university—which has led to more than a few incredible cross-country friendships. Since hotels vary from city to city, room assignments might also be different