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Organizing school trips is always a significant undertaking, requiring careful consideration of numerous factors. In many respects, Vietnam emerges as a promising destination. How does this potential come to fruition? Join us as we delve into the details! #schooltrip #vietnamschooltrip #schooltripvietnam #vietnamschooltour #servicelearning #cultureimmersion #vietnamtrip

Often considered merely a day-trip destination from Ho Chi Minh City, or even overlooked entirely by tourists, the Mekong Delta holds far greater treasures than just sampans and floating markets. From an educational standpoint, this region offers some of the most compelling topics for school trips. In this article, we extend an invitation to explore why the Mekong Delta is an essential stop on any meaningful educational journey through Vietnam. #schooltrip #vietnamschooltrip #schooltripvietnam #vietnamschooltour #servicelearning #cultureimmersion #vietnamtrip #vietnamtrip2024 #vietnamtrip2025 #educationaltrip #educationaltrip2024 #experimentaltourism #educationaltourism #educationaltours #cultureexchange #climatechange

As a child, I always dreamed of going on school excursions to different countries—an opportunity to experience new cultures, see the world beyond the classroom, and learn in ways that books couldn’t teach. Unfortunately, those opportunities were out of reach, but the idea of travel as an educational tool stuck with me. Fast forward to today, when a travel company sought my expertise as a brand strategist. They were looking to expand their market, and I saw an untapped opportunity that aligned with my own aspirations: collaborating with elite secondary schools in Lagos to offer exclusive, curated African tours for students. The Insight: In many high-end schools, excursions are a regular part of the academic year. But what if we could elevate these trips to be more than just recreational outings? What if we could craft educational journeys across Africa, where students could not only learn about the continent’s rich history and diverse cultures but also gain exposure to the world beyond their borders? The Strategy: My approach was simple yet strategic. I proposed that we design custom travel packages that specifically target these schools—providing students with an immersive educational experience in African countries, carefully curated to complement their academic curriculum. Each tour would be more than just a trip; it would be a holistic learning experience that fosters cultural appreciation, historical insight, and global awareness. The idea was to fill a gap in the market. While many students are accustomed to excursions within Nigeria, there was a significant lack of organized tours that focus on exploring Africa. By offering this unique value proposition, the travel company could stand out, creating a niche product that appealed to both the schools and parents who want their children to experience something truly enriching. Opening the Brand’s Eyes to New Possibilities: This strategy expanded the travel company’s vision beyond traditional holiday packages, positioning them as leaders in educational travel. I worked closely with the team to shift their marketing message, emphasizing how these tours would contribute to shaping young minds and developing future leaders with global perspectives. The Impact: By tapping into this untapped market, we unlocked a powerful new revenue stream for the company and, more importantly, created a product that genuinely makes a difference in students’ lives. These aren’t just trips—they’re life-changing experiences that allow students to see the world, engage with diverse cultures, and come back with knowledge that will stick with them for a lifetime. For me, this project was personal. I didn’t get the chance to go on those excursions when I was younger, but helping to create that opportunity for the next generation was incredibly fulfilling. As a brand strategist, it’s not just about selling a product—it’s about creating meaningful experiences that resonate with both the company and its customers.

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"Ads for such tours - offered for as much as 2,388 yuan ($340) - were doing the rounds on apps, tour platforms and e-commerce sites like Taobao and 8Pig. Some went as far as offering consultancy services to help people settle in Singapore." Okay, USD340 sounds like a day tour package; to get to see maybe 3 universities (SMU, SUTD, NUS, NTU) out of the 4 listed; just to get a feel of what it is like. Actually, not even that. As these are not MOU approved tours - you get to see the buildings; and the feel of how they eat. But there is no way to assess the quality of teaching, the pace and standards. In short, it is a package tour with minimal immersion so that you can make a '1% informed decision, based on what you can see.' It is like going to the zoo, and getting to see .... Africa. Now is Singapore a hot spot for Chinese students? Well, go to the nearest town center, you will find that there are many Chinese eateries catering to the Chinese and local palate. Of course there are way more Singapore local food stalls, but the Chinese restaurants do hold their own. So either many Chinese nationals work or live around Clementi (which is possible) and/or many students from China do. But Singapore welcomes everyone - as long as they do what they are supposed to do on their visa.

“When millions of Chinese travelled abroad for the Golden Week holiday, not all plans involved visiting museums, high-rolling in casinos or relaxing on a beach — many ended up touring university campuses in Singapore. Chinese parents, known to go the distance to give their children the academic edge, used their vacation to size up higher education in the city-state. The trend spawned a mini ecosystem around the visits, creating business opportunities for hotels, bus and travel operators. Many tour agencies in China sought to capitalize on this. Xiaohongshu, China’s Instagram-like app, featured more than 170,000 posts tagged to #SingaporeUniversityTourStrategy. Ads for such tours — offered for as much as 2,388 yuan ($340) — were doing the rounds on apps, tour platforms and e-commerce sites like Taobao Marketplace and 8Pig. Some went as far as offering consultancy services to help people settle in Singapore. Singapore universities had to resort to crowd control measures on campus after visitor numbers swelled in recent months leading up to the Golden Week — the week-long holiday to mark China’s national day. So much so that students took to online forums like Reddit, Inc. to complain about disruptions to their classes, overcrowding on campus buses and cafeterias, and impolite etiquette. The National University of Singapore curbed access to dining areas and other venues for tourists between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, according to a students’ union statement seen by Bloomberg. Earlier this year, the Nanyang Technological University Singapore began charging a fee for tour groups, and also laid out plans to prioritize campus buses over those carrying visitors. Although a temporary inconvenience for the universities, the interest signals a shift in Chinese parents’ preference toward college education in the city-state. Besides the fact that NUS and NTU figure high in university ratings like the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, some parents cited Singapore’s easy visa regime as a draw, and also because it’s closer to home and affordable to travel. Oscar Du, a Master’s student at NTU who conducts hour-long, 300-yuan-per-pax tours at the university, said he typically encounters middle-class families with younger kids in primary school, with many hailing from Shanghai. “Many of them wish their children will start liking these universities, so they have the motivation to start applying for them,” said the 27-year-old Du, who hails from China’s Yunnan province. Visitors he encounters also typically visit other universities in China and overseas to start exploring options for their child early, he said.”

A very interesting article. This article focuses on a rare and special outdoor education, camping in a Buddhist temple. ❗ (*According to my research, the meaning of outdoor to some Chinese participants is "outdoor of their property", or "outdoor of their regular resident", not necessarily mean out to the public open-air space. That's why camping in a temple perimeter is also considered as outdoor) The word "chan", in Chinese 禅, in the title resembles the meaning of ZEN, (zen is more Japanese Buddhism). The main idea of this outdoor education is to boost the spiritual state of being, such as electronics detoxing. It is a good light reading for Friday.

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English-language tourists in Malta spent €155 million in 2023 !! English-language schools in Malta have shown remarkable resilience since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a Deloitte survey among Feltom-affiliated schools reporting increases in total revenue in 2023 of 10.9% compared to 2019. According to the report, tuition revenue per student week also increased by 17.7% relative to 2019 and accommodation revenue also saw an increase of 7.1% compared to 2019 levels. https://lnkd.in/dCMgat3R

Another academic year is over, but reflections on it have just begun, ‘Take a break from work, Yusuf’, I can hear you saying. ‘Where’s your work-life balance?  Well, summer holidays provide a tempting opportunity for deep reflection. Reflective prods from a city state Away from the ‘madding crowd’ of operational deadlines that cloud clear thinking, vacations extend a warm invitation to overarching, directional thinking. My annual trip to visit relatives in Singapore ensures that I accept those invitations.  Can’t see the connection? Well, it’s a city-state where too much has happened to ignore. Read on. It’s all change Countless visits over 36 years have exposed me to rapid, seismic changes that have culminated in a transformation from the kampong villages of the 1960s to a sophisticated urban state. And a pretty (green) one to boot! Let others join the race Singapore regularly wins international awards for having amongst the best educational systems (PISA tests), airports, airlines and the list goes on. Also the gold standard in preventive measures against Dengue fever? Singapore, please give others a chance. Nice stroll to the departure gate Changi airport handles around 5 mn passengers per month (April 2024 data), comparable to manically busy airports around the world but travellers don’t get a manically stressful experience. You breeze through…unless all your relatives are there to see you off! Education? Already near tops (PISA results) they boast top class tertiary education (e.g. NUS) and excellent vocational pathways.  Remember ‘No child left behind’? In Singapore it works, and without all the noisy trumpets! How? A couple of factors strike me. They may also strike you. 1. Thinking outside someone else’s box Synergy. When they decide on new projects, they roll out quickly but not prematurely. Extensive study comes first.  They obviously examine best practice around the world & construct a product that contains the best of every aspect. 2 + 2 gets them into double digits. And no one knows till they get the award! 2. We got this Customization to the environment. Projects are tailored to the needs of the local population. It’s not just the shelters that help you walk to the MRT station without getting soaked by a tropical storm. Singaporean school curricula are mostly homegrown, not imported. So are the resources used to deliver them. Our international schools could learn a thing or two. We import curricula frameworks, wholesale. We import books and resources. Yes, you got it, wholesale. True, we do not have the resources of a state but we can still customise within our capacity. We can prepare resources geared towards the religious, linguistic, and cultural context of our students. And develop our own standards… why not? A final word. Instead of looking west at IB, UK or US systems only, perhaps we can cast a curious glance east at school systems/resources. A dose of Singaporean synergy may be what the doctor ordered.