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Free time

Some itineraries offer time for students to explore the city with fellow travelers and their Group Leader. Your Field Director knows the area well and can recommend local favorites and activities. This is a great time to incorporate visits or discussions that relate directly to your curriculum. Your Group Leader might arrange an academic or educational visit, or you can check out a museum, sit at a cafe to people-watch, souvenir shop, take photos, listen to local music—the choices are

Worry-free flexible enrollment

New travelers who enroll at least 120 days prior to departure can cancel for any reason up to 30 days after enrollment for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF. Travelers must pay in full or enroll in our Automatic Payment Plan at the time of program enrollment and must remain either paid in full or enrolled in our Automatic Payment Plan and in good financial standing at the time of cancellation to remain eligible. To be eligible, the traveler must enroll on a program with a scheduled

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

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

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

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

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

Spending money

EF recommends planning on approximately $40-$60 per day for spending money plus $6-$8 per day for tipping your Field Director, inclusive of the day you arrive at your first program destination and meet your Field Director, and ending the day you depart for home. This should cover any checked baggage fees, lunches, beverages, souvenirs, free time activities and additional excursions.   At the start of your program, travelers should bring the equivalent of $60 in the currency

Individual travel coverage

Travelers can choose to enroll in one of the Global Travel Protection plans, both of which are designed specifically with EF travelers in mind. These affordable plans provide pre-departure and on-program benefits, including medical expense coverage that may apply on program and program cancellation for the stated reasons below. Please read on for additional coverage details, as well as deadlines to purchase each Global Travel Protection plan. <img alt=""

Passports & visas

It’s crucial that every traveler has their travel documents in order before their program. Please take time to review these items: Passports A passport is required for all EF College Study programs. We recommend applying for a passport as soon as you enroll on your program, as it can take up to eight weeks to process. U.S. citizens traveling abroad must bring a passport that is valid for at least six months after the program’s return and has at least three blank