Preparing for a Student Ambassador journey

Which type of luggage is best?

Since your child will be carrying luggage through large airport terminals, be sure that it is lightweight with wheels and an extendable handle.

To ensure that your child's luggage will not be too big or unwieldy, follow the size guidelines recommended by the airlines:

• One large suitcase weighing no more than 44 pounds and measuring no more than 54 inches (height + length + width)
  
  
• One carry-on bag with total dimensions not to exceed 39 inches (height + length + width) and a maximum weight of 11 pounds.
  

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The Student Ambassador journey begins long before departure.

You and your child will attend four two-hour orientation meetings to prepare during the months before the delegation embarks on the Student Ambassador journey.

In addition to learning the details of the journey and the destination, your family will meet fellow delegates and their families. You will get to know your area delegation leaders and observe how they supervise the delegates. For many Student Ambassadors, lifelong friendships begin at the very first meeting.

Count on these informative, interactive orientation meetings to help you:

• Learn about the culture and history of your child's destination
  
• Find out just what to pack
  
• Review all air and land travel details
  
• Answer any other questions you or your child may have about the journey
  
• Meet delegation leaders and see them in action