Fellowship Travel

As program developers, one of our main responsibilities is offering students study abroad experiences that improve their cultural competence. We can do that by providing exposure to a variety of people, areas and/or aspects of the culture, challenging students' to examine preconceived notions, and inviting them to form relationships with local people. But how...

As we discussed in our last "Ask the Experts" installment, developing a faculty-led program with a co-leader has a number of advantages. But, is it worth it to consider partnering with a professor from another discipline? Let's talk about it. To discuss best practices from a number of perspectives, we spoke with...

A common issue that can make a huge difference in the quality of your program is the student-to-faculty ratio. Too many students can lead to safety issues; too few, and you may run into budget challenges (especially if the group leader is traveling for free). We asked the experts to offer their advice on finding the perfect balance. Our three...

In this second installment of our "Ask the Experts" series, we're taking a look at the proposal planning process for short-term study abroad trips. We'll discuss a basic timeline for program development, pre-proposal to-dos, and key topics to discuss with your provider. To offer a well-rounded view of faculty-led program planning best practices, we...

If you haven't had a chance to get to know Tyler, we'd like to introduce you! While he has only been a member of the FTI team since 2017, he's quickly learned the ropes and earned himself a spot as a Tour Coordinator. His experience working in international education, as well as his passion for travel, are...

Developing a faculty-led program can be overwhelming. You have a laundry list of steps to take, and the road to planning a program isn’t always a straight one. However, there are numerous resources available, including insights from peers and experts in the field. This is the first installment of our "Ask the Experts"...

Whether you have an approved program for an existing course and are looking for someone to plan the travel logistics, or you have a dream for a future international program (or find yourself somewhere in the middle), FTI is here to help you get your study tour off the ground.

It's your very first time leading a trip. You know where you're going and you have people interested, but where do you go from there? We asked seasoned trip leaders, as well as our own employees, for their words of wisdom. Here's what they had to say: "Start group meetings early to discuss the...

Joan has been an integral part of our company since she first started here in 1987. Her natural leadership ability, experience, and passion for helping others has earned her the role of Team Lead of the Group Sales Department at Fellowship Travel. She plans custom air arrangements for Azusa Pacific University and Binghamton University as well humanitarian organizations such...

Planning a group trip has never been so easy. Here are some the benefits of building your next Christian tour with Fellowship Travel