Each trip generally includes hotel, airfare, ground transportation, admission to sites and most meals. You can earn college credit, or you may decide to simply enjoy the sojourn without it. Reasons to Participate in Travel-Study Courses 1. Potential employers will know you are culturally aware, you are willing to take risks and you can plan and carry through on your goals. Save all you can from your job and add to it as funds become available.
Every little bit helps.
Instead of gifts, ask for trip contributions for upcoming birthdays and holidays. The Rend Lake College Foundation offers several partial travel-study scholarships each year. Recipients are selected based on a competitive essay. Applications become available in September and winners are announced in December. Family members are often willing to help.