OUR DESTINATIONS
Rich ecosystems, landscapes, cities, and cultures come together to make the United States a unique and exciting destination for experiential learning.
ABOUT THIS COUNTRY
The United States of America was officially founded in 1776, after Americans claimed independence from Great Britain in the American Revolution. The United States is one of the largest countries in the world, both geographically and in population. The US is known for being a ‘melting pot’ - its people come from different ethnic, religious, cultural, and racial backgrounds from all over the world, making its own culture special and unique. The US has a variety of rich ecosystems to explore and countless world class cities to visit and learn more about.
Featured Programs in the United States
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HIGH SCHOOL
New Orleans6-8 days
Explore New Orleans through music, culture, history, and community while learning how African American and Creole traditions, slavery, social change, and Hurricane Katrina continue to shape the city today.
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COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
New Orleans
7 Days
Explore music as a force for identity, healing, resistance, and social change while examining the connections between race, culture, history, resilience, and the communities shaping New Orleans today.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
New York City5 days
Experience New York beyond its famous landmarks through immigration, neighborhoods, arts, community, service, and the people and cultures that have shaped the city.
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HIGH SCHOOL
New York City5-7 days
Explore the people, neighborhoods, cultures, and ideas that continually transform New York while examining immigration, identity, community, social change, the arts, and the role individuals can play in shaping a city
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Washington, DC5 days
Explore Washington, DC through leadership, history, service, and community while experiencing the nation's capital through hands-on civic activities, teamwork, problem-solving, and meaningful local engagement.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Washington, DC
5-7 Days
Explore democracy, leadership, public policy, history, and service through the institutions and communities that shape the nation while examining how change happens and how individuals can participate in civic life.
OUR PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
EdOdyssey’s custom short-term domestic programs in the United States are designed to allow local students to experience other locations within the country in a short time frame. Following your school’s learning objectives, we create an itinerary that delivers the best possible immersion experience. But what does that mean? It means that our objective is for you to get a sense of life and culture in other cities and states, through their people’s eyes. It means experiencing its wonderful diversity beyond the tour brochures, getting to know the local people and their customs, and the history and culture of every state.
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Middle School groups.
High School groups.
College and University groups.
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Trips are executed all year round. Exact dates are tailored to your availability, budget, and learning objectives. The average duration of a custom program is between 1 to 4 weeks.
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Includes lodging, transportation, activities, meals, an EdOdyssey Educator, and much more!
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Popular destinations include states that represent specific cultural hubs in the country: California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, etc. However, the program destinations can always be tailored to your learning objectives.
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCES
An impactful learning experience for a cohort of your college freshmen that supports their transition from high school to college. Custom-created for your students and institution, EdOdyssey offers domestic first-year experiences that can range from a single orientation experience to integrated programs throughout the semester or academic year. Through immersive experiences in your city and community, students build friendships, develop confidence, strengthen their sense of belonging, and connect their college experience to their broader goals.
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Freshmen college and university students.
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Orientation: Designed around your institution's first-year calendar.
Throughout the First Year: Single experiences or integrated programs across a semester or academic year.
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Customized orientation and first-year experiences.
Day trips, micro-excursions, and weekend experiences.
Community engagement and place-based learning.
Career exploration with organizations, alumni, industries, and professionals.
Program design, logistics, and staffing.
Safety and student support.
Student engagement, reflection, and impact measurement.