Coming Soon, Neenah Without Borders 2020 Launch
Mr. Borchardt hopes to release several trips each fall for new students to encounter, and with the dedication being painted on the wall outside the cafeteria, no one can forget what is out there to discover.
November 14, 2018
Neenah Without Borders, a program to be released in 2020, summons student’s questions in anticipation of world travel.
“I thought how cool would it be if we offered more trips for more appeals anything from science to service to history to drama or art,” says teacher Mr. Brian Borchardt providing explanation to a few divisions of trips.
As an alternative to AFS, traveling abroad, students can dip their toe into experiencing the world without being away too long. Different categories were chosen from a range of topics to ensure that those who wanted to travel could adhere to their interests. Though no fundraising opportunities currently exist, the year 2020 was specifically chosen as a launch date to allow students and their families to set payment markers and save up before the grand adventure.
In addition to diverse categories and sufficient time for payments, these locations are specifically chosen to secure safety. Borchardt explained his current situation for an upcoming 2019 trip where he had to switch destinations after discovering their previous spot was determined unsafe.
With safety in mind and teachers guiding the trips, traveling in high school has become a safer more supervised experience with lower costs.
To describe every trip would take years; therefore, three have been overviewed to allow a peek into the unknown world.
London, England- June 2020
Just one of the trips offered by EF Tours and chosen to be apart of Neenah Without Borders is labeled Curtain Time in London led by Mr. Aaron Hoffman.
This trip costs roughly $3,000 dollars.
Shown on the EF Tours website is a full itinerary, but a few keys destinations are to staple London locations then heading to a famous theater. This trip is tapered to those fascinated by drama and the arts. After strolling past the Big Ben and other famous attractions, those in attendance will have the opportunity to experience a theater workshop hosted by a London drama studio.
This week long vacation allows students to learn and gain real experience in the theatrical lifestyle.
Galapagos Islands- July 2020
Also associated to EF Tours, Ecuador, specifically the Galapagos Islands, is an additional trip that can be taken in 2020. Led by Mrs. Molly Brown, a science teacher, this learning adventure costs about $3,500.
This opportunity focuses on science, which means studying and learning from unknown creatures.
“To go somewhere I’ve never been before and explore and just have a fun experience with friends and Mrs. Brown” Payton McNeely, a senior attending the trip in a year and a half, says.
From wild tortoises to a flamingo habit, animals will be observed and noted as the trip continues. Continually, the trip offers snorkeling and boat tours to see fish and other wildlife in the world underwater. Aside from science, small towns are visited with markets and museums to further the knowledge gained.
With this trip lasting over a week, students with come home hopefully with new facts to rattle off to their parents.
Tanzania- June 2020
Starting off with an overnight flight to Africa, EF Tours has yet again booked a full-fledged trip with attribution to service. The creator of Neenah Without Borders, Borchardt, leds this excursion with the estimated price of $4,700.
“The idea of Africa is just this unknown,” Borchardt said with enthusiasm — excited that 19 people have already signed up to go.
Since the trip is over a year away, the service project cannot be chosen, but it will fall under one of five categories. Education, health, clean water and sanitation, alternative income and livelihood and agricultural and food science are the options for lending a helping hand. Aside from providing service, students get a day of rest to take a safari and see the wildlife of Africa.
After 11 days in the savannah, students come home after indulging on a local meal.
With the highlights of three trips covering three different continents, attributions can be given to Borchardt for setting up the program. He hopes to release several trips each fall for new students to encounter, and with the dedication being painted on the wall outside the cafeteria, no one can forget what is out there to discover.
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Nemiah Whitston • Dec 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Last summer, I took part in an EF Tour to China. It was such an amazing and eye-opening experience! I am glad to see that NHS is taking steps to help immerse students in new cultures, countries, and moments. Being mindful of the world around you is just as important as being mindful of your own life; learning from others and walking in their shoes is something that not many people get to experience during high school.
Emma Kroll • Nov 19, 2018 at 8:37 PM
I believe this is an incredible opportunity for all students to have access to, I had no clue there were so many trips even happening! I would maybe like to know what kind of fundraising options there would be if some students can’t afford the cost up front, this would help make sure that everyone truly does have the ability to go on a trip like one of these.
Michael Arndt • Nov 19, 2018 at 2:25 PM
In the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity of going on one of these trips. I took a trip to China with Mr. Borchardt at the end of June 2018. It was such an amazing opportunity. It was the most memorable trip I have ever been on. I would definitely recommend going on one of these trips if you have the time.
Jadyn Schroepfer • Nov 19, 2018 at 2:13 PM
Providing students with the opportunity to travel and experience the world with peers is an excellent idea. I love traveling, so having information and financial support readily available makes the process smooth and increases the likelihood of students joining.
Maddie Alft • Nov 19, 2018 at 2:01 PM
I think it’s super cool that there are going to be more trips offered to students but I feel as though there needs to be more of an effort to make these trips more available to all students, including the ones that may not be able to afford a $4700 trip.
Olivia Lehrer • Nov 19, 2018 at 1:54 PM
I really like this idea for a program, I think it’s a good idea to get students interested in traveling. I also like the fact that you broke down each of the trips and the details of them. This way of traveling provides a bit of security for the parents in that you know the children will be under supervision and be safe.