
We can show our friends a personal inside view of Israel, of how we see our home.
Tal, Duke University
- Final PreparationsTravel tips: share responsibility, keep to the schedule, frame each day, prevent burnout
- Facilitating ConversationsProcessing experiences: techniques for trip leaders to facilitate reflection conversations
- Unexpected SituationsNeed copy for this section
- ResourcesTools, examples and templates to help you while you’re traveling in Israel
Departure day has arrived and all of the heavy lifting you’ve done — planning the trip, raising funds, creating a budget, hiring a tour operator, recruiting a stellar student group – finally pays off. The participants are ticketed, their bags are packed, and you’ve prepared them for what they’re about to experience.
Make sure to lead the trek and not be consumed by logistics. You’ve done due diligence and hired a competent tour provider and guide, let them do their job. If you’ve spelled out in advance which trip leader is “in charge” of every time block of the trip, then you’ll be able to relax and take a supporting role some of the time.
Remember why you are doing this in the first place. Then go and enjoy. Your added value is in leading and sharing your personal experience.