You don't need to buy new and expensive travel equipment and clothing for these expeditions. A complete list of what to bring and tips for packing are provided will in advance of your departure. All presentations and instructions are in English or translated. Although there can be no guarantee of safety when traveling anywhere in the world, including in our own American cities, risks can be managed and minimized. Unlike some college programs led by a stateside professor, every Center for International Service Learning expedition is led by American staff who have lived and worked in the very areas being visited.
Some college programs use public transportation to cut costs.
Our program transport is always by private bus. Precautions are taken to be off the roads by dark and, whenever possible, our lodging is in a secured compound. Health risks are managed by insistance on very strict guidelines regarding food and eating habits.