When you think about things that fly, you probably think about birds – or maybe even airplanes! But do you ever think about the person that flies the airplanes? Joe Ratterree rarely did – until he...

There are many ways a career can be a rewarding adventure, but few are as sweet as a job spent around chocolate. This Valentine’s Day, WorldStrides caught up with chocolatier Tim Gearhart to get a t...

The Holy Spirit Church (Heiliggeistkirche) in Heidelberg, Germany, is the most famous church in Heidelberg and has served both Catholics and Protestants. The current church was built in 1398, on a sit...

Dr. Christopher Lang, an emergency room physician at the George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine, is WorldStrides’ Medical Director. He manages our exclusive Doctors on Cal...

Many students who contemplate a career in medicine may only consider the possibility of becoming a doctor. Betsy Conway knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but she d...

Fred Yerzy is a first-time Program Leader from California whose unique WorldStrides program – focused on both science and history – just returned from our Florida science program. He believes that...

Nicolai Kreger isn’t your average Program Leader. As a parent volunteer she is excited to take students to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and New York City, a learning experience usu...

Chuck Nelson, a Program Leader from California, believes in the power of educational travel. Each year, he takes his students on a hands-on science adventure because he finds that it brings the real...