Young Authors Program - USA East Coast

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Student Travel Review
Co-authored by students
as part of EdTerra’s Young
Authors Program

One’s destination is never a place,
but a new way of seeing things.”
- Henry Miller
“

At Springdales School, Pusa Road, we believe that there is no substitute for ‘education
through action’ and that exploring places, people, cultures, economic opportunities, and
technological advancements through travel, complements and completes the educational
experience. This philosophy matches our endeavour to create responsible global citizens
and dynamic leaders by bringing the knowledge of the world to the classroom as well as
encouraging students to go out into the world. These two methods are critical to create
the three pillars of global citizenship based on empathy, understanding, and international
collaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed to the USA under a program titled
EdTerra’s USA East Coast Space Adventure. We chose this program for its focus on providing
students useful exposure to space exploration and technology at NASA’s Kennedy Space
Center. They also visited natural and modern marvels of Niagara Falls, Boston, and New
York City. To augment the broader program, we selected the Young Authors Program, which
ensured students’ engagement and immersion. This Student Travel Review is an outcome
of this collaborative and exploratory module that our students of Springdales School,
Pusa Road, along with the students of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad and Bal Bharti Public
School, actively participated in. It captures the entire journey in students’ own words and
photographs. It even showcases their learning from this engaging journey to one of the
world’s most advanced nations.
I would also like to recognise the efforts of EdTerra Edventures, a company that is well
aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular goals in addition to the developmental needs
of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff, especially their on-journey
educator, the Journey Mentor, and Visa Assistance Services. Their professionalism has
resulted in an effortless, safe, and enriching travel experience for each one of us and for the
group. Each parent may feel proud of this publication that will keep reminding their wards of
their achievements and capabilities, all lifelong.
Happy reading!
Ms. Ameeta Mulla Wattal
Principal
Springdales School, Pusa Road
Dear reader,
Ms. Ameeta Mulla Wattal
Principal
FROM
THE
PRINCIPAL’S
DESK

I haven’t been everywhere,
but it’s on my list.”
- Susan Sontag
“

An educational journey to foreign lands always induces learning and excitement among
young and inquisitive students. When the destination is as diverse as the USA East Coast,
one can only imagine the myriad ways in which Indian students would absorb and construct
learning out of the many differences and similarities that mark the cultures and people of
India and the USA.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling students to construct knowledge
through a meaningful encounter with a new culture, without diluting their fun and excitement
or restricting their wandering, curious minds. EdTerra achieves this through its Program
Development Team (PDT), which comprises both Indian and international experts. The PDT
carefully designs culturally neutral projects that enable students to meaningfully observe,
record, and articulate their impressions. These tools are deployed through a process that
encourages teamwork and meaningful discussions besides recording observations through
digital means, all of which is finally synthesised into a media product that showcases the
ideas and learning of the students.
This Student Travel Review, ‘USA East Coast Space Adventure’, is one such media product
that captures the learning of the students of Springdales School, Pusa Road, on their journey
to the Kennedy Space Center, Orlando along with Boston, New York City, and Niagara Falls.
This book serves as a window into the USA and above all, the inspiring world of NASA,
especially valuable for those students, peers, and parents who could not be a part of the
program. It showcases the intellectual and creative capacities of the students, the credit for
which is rightfully due to their parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Springdales School, Pusa Road, for their efforts and
support, which made this educational journey possible. We especially thank the Principal,
Ms. Ameeta Mulla Wattal, for guiding us. EdTerra would also like to thank the accompanying
teachers for being so dynamic and enthusiastic. Their energy made our work easy, and
more importantly, made for a more memorable journey for the students. We encourage you
to read and relive the learning and adventures of these students through the words and
photographs that follow.
Sincerely,
Amita Bajaj
Editor, Student Publications
Dear reader,
MESSAGE
FROM
EDTERRA
Amita Bajaj
Editor,
Student Publications

Innovation distinguishes between
a leader and a follower.”
- Steve Jobs
“

OUR JOURNEY .......................................... 10
INDEX
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER ......................... 18
AMUSEMENT PARKS ................................ 26
NEW YORK CITY ........................................ 42
EDTERRA MOMENTS ................................. 50
ABOUT THE AUTHORS ............................... 54
NIAGARA FALLS ........................................ 34

This journey left me with so many
friends. I had the time of my life.”
- Avni Thapliyal, Student, Shiv
Nadar School, Faridabad
“

OUR JOURNEY
From New Delhi, we flew to Orlando with a brief stopover in Dubai.
After reaching Orlando, we visited the Kennedy Space Center to
learn about space travel and exploration. We learnt about the
history of NASA and its numerous achievements over the years.
At the KSC, we got a chance to see many life-size rockets. We also
went to Cocoa Beach and it was a wonderful experience.
Our next destination was Walt Disney World where we witnessed
the Disney parade and got drenched while riding Splash Mountain
and Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. We also went to
Hogsmeade and drank delicious butterbeer while eating lunch at
The Hog’s Head.
Next, we went to Buffalo to visit the incredible Niagara Falls, which
lies on the border shared by the USA and Canada. It is estimated
that about 30 million people visit Niagara Falls each year. It was
spectacular to see the natural beauty of the giant waterfall. We
also took a ride on the Maid of the Mist that took us close to the
waterfall. All of us got drenched in spite of wearing raincoats.
Standing right below the waterfall was an exceptionally fantastic
experience.
Next day, we left for New York on the bus. New York is known for
a number of chief attractions — we saw the Chrysler Building, the
Empire State Building, the One World Observatory and of course,
Times Square. We saw a number of street performers performing
at Times Square. We saw numerous shops and could not control
our urge of shopping. In New York, we also visited the prestigious
Columbia University and gained an insight into the USA’s higher
education system. It was fascinating to walk through New York’s
streets, which were bustling with large crowds and exuded
immense energy.
Our final destination was Boston where we went on a tour of
Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT). Visiting these institutions inspired us to aim high and work
hard in our lives. This marked the end of our enriching journey
to the USA East Coast. Overall, our trip was educational as well
as enjoyable. We would like to thank our teachers for supporting
us throughout the journey. Lastly, we would like to thank EdTerra
Edventures for organising such an awesome tour.
Written and photographed by: Avni, Arvik, Arnav, Pratistha, Parshav, Paavni, Sidhi, Vihaan, & Yuvraj
(Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad)

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Our visit to the Kennedy Space Center revealed how NASA has pioneered significant
space missions since mid-20th century (Shiv Nadar School Faridabad)
p

The current 50-star American flag
was designed by a 17-year-old as a
school project in 1958.
We were surprised to find out that every year, 24 million people
visit Columbia University Libraries either physically or virtually
(Bal Bharti Public School)
p

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Feeling overwhelmed to visit MIT campus, a great symbol of academic excellence
(Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p

Cocoa Beach looked so peaceful — it was hard to believe that it is an access point for deep-sea
fishing (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad)
p

From the Observation Tower, we could view all the three waterfalls at Niagara — Horseshoe
Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls (Bal Bharti Public School)
p
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A fully fun-filled edventure.”
- Divya Mohan Soni, Student,
Bal Bharti Public School
“

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Every year, EdTerra Edventures organises educational tours to
different parts of the world for school students. This year, they
organised a trip to the USA East Coast for our school. During our
journey, we visited the Kennedy Space Center. After reaching the
KSC, we took a bus tour of the complex and saw the actual launch
pads from where a number of rockets have been sent off to space.
We also visited the Launch Control Center — its significance
in human spaceflight is enormous. Then, we visited the Vehicle
Assembly Building (VAB) and learnt that it is the largest single-
storey building in the world.
At the Kennedy Space Center, we saw Saturn V that is the largest
rocket to be flown ever. We also learnt about NASA’s Apollo
missions to the moon. Seeing so many exhibits at the KSC was
tiring, yet intriguing. On the second day of our visit, we walked
through the Rocket Garden. Next, we attended a show titled
‘Journey to Space’ showcasing the life of an astronaut in space.
In addition to this, we ate lunch with Mr. John McBride, a retired
astronaut. He inspired us by sharing his stories and experiences.
It was so interesting to learn about the challenges astronauts face
when they are in space. The Shuttle Launch Experience was really
stimulating.
On the third and final day of our visit to the Kennedy Space Center,
we got a glimpse into the harsh training regime an astronaut has
to go through. It included Rover landing simulation, micro-gravity
simulation, and a session called ‘Walk on Mars.’
We were rewarded with e-certificates in recognition of our
determination, discipline, and teamwork in different activities.
Thereafter, we stopped by a store and shopped till we dropped.
Everything on display looked really nice and we picked up some
beautiful souvenirs for our friends and family.
We spent three days at the Kennedy Space Center and it was a
memorable experience. Learning about space exploration was a
fabulous opportunity. This experience made us aware of the fact
that being an astronaut is not only about earning fame and pride.
Rather, it is about perseverance, patience, and flexibility. At the end
of the day, we felt great respect and admiration for the astronauts
and assisting teams who work relentlessly to scale seemingly
impossible heights in space exploration.
Written and photographed by: Anant, Bhawesh, Harshit, Ishan, Moksh, Saksham, & Sarthak
(Bal Bharati Public School)

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Awe-inspired by the architecture of the largest single-storey structure in the
world — Vehicle Assembly Building (Bal Bharti Public, School)

Thrilled to get hands-on experience of spaceflight like astronauts
at Space Shuttle Atlantis (Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p
“I would say if you have a dream,
follow it. It doesn’t really matter
whether you are a woman or from
India or from wherever.”
- Kalpana Chawla

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Feeling inspired to study the science of propulsion, standing amongst the
actual shells of rockets (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad)

Feeling inspired by the achievements of human ambition at Saturn V Center
(Bal Bharti Public, School)
p

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We were spellbound to see actual space footage while watching the IMAX 3D movie
p

It was a fun and knowledgeable trip.”
- Vaastav Chawla, Student,
Springdales School, Pusa Road
“

AMUSEMENT
PARKS
AMUSEMENT
PARKS

AMUSEMENT PARKS
In Orlando, we visited two amusement parks, namely Walt Disney
World and Universal Studios. The Disney parade felt like a massive
celebration of all the animated characters such as Goofy, Elsa,
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and many more.
At Walt Disney World, some rides were slow and some were really
fast-paced. Riding on Splash Mountain was really thrilling. As
the sun set, it was time for the grand spectacle of fireworks. We
thoroughly enjoyed watching the bright and colourful show with
our friends. We can never forget the sight of Cinderella Castle
covered with beautiful lights all over. We also ate some candies
and other sweet delicacies shaped in the form of our favourite
characters. There was a huge variety of Disney merchandise
available and some of us bought souvenirs to relive our wonderful
memories back home.
Our visit to Universal Studios was another exciting adventure.
Riding on The Incredible Hulk Coaster was scary, but thrilling too.
The queues for the ride were very long but we did not mind waiting
because a super adventurous experience awaited us. The scariest
part of the ride was when we, in one sudden moment, came out of
thetunnelthatwasrotatingallthroughout.Wewatchedanamazing
show called Poseidon’s Fury in which the God of Sea fights his
enemy. Walking through the water tunnels was really adventurous.
Another exciting experience was riding on Harry Potter and the
Forbidden Journey. All of us were really excited because we had
cherished reading Harry Potter series since our childhood. Seeing
our beloved characters live in action was like a dream come true.
Besides, there were several rides based on popular Hollywood film
franchises such as Men in Black, Transformers, and so on.
Each ride in Universal Studios was beautifully designed and
safety was given top priority. We saw a number of souvenir shops
selling various interesting articles on sale. Some of us bought
Harry Potter wands. The most engaging aspect of our visit to
amusement parks was getting a first-hand experience of practical
application of physics and technology. It was awesome to see
how production studios can create such immersive experiences
for film enthusiasts.
In the end, we would like to thank our parents, school, and EdTerra
Edventures for such a fascinating experience. Our journey was a
wonderful experience that we will never forget.
Written and photographed by: Amber, Bhumi, Pihu, Prainay, Sahej, & Vastav
selling various interesting articles on sale. Some of us bought
Harry Potter wands. The most engaging aspect of our visit to
amusement parks was getting a first-hand experience of practical
application of physics and technology. It was awesome to see
how production studios can create such immersive experiences
In the end, we would like to thank our parents, school, and EdTerra
Edventures for such a fascinating experience. Our journey was a
wonderful experience that we will never forget.

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Even while waiting to get into Universal Studios, we got a sense of the huge scale
of this undertaking (Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p

Excited to enter Universal’s Islands of Adventure and ride its
themed roller-coasters (Bal Bharti Public, School)
p
“If you can dream it, you can do
it. Always remember that this
whole thing was started by a
mouse.” - Walt Disney

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Harry Potter’s world was based in the UK but it seems to have found a home in Orlando
p

Walt Disney has created many icons, and Cinderella Castle, which features in its logo, is
one of them (Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p

Live action shows, 4D rides, and roller-coasters — Universal’s Islands of Adventure
had so many immersive experiences for film aficionados
p
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An adventure filled with fun and learning.”
- Ridhi Rustagi, Student, Bal
Bharti Public School, Gurgaon
“

NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful natural wonders of
the world. Everyone must visit this place at least once in their
lifetimes. We boarded the bus after eating breakfast in the hotel.
When we reached there, we saw many helicopters hovering above
the area. The scenic view of the place was breathtaking. After
getting our entry tickets, we stood in line for security check. Soon,
we got inside Niagara Falls State Park. The sound of the waterfall
soothed us. It felt as if we were listening to a melodious tune. The
weather was pleasant and sunny.
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls, namely American
Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. The gigantic Niagara
Falls is are situated between the Canadian province of Ontario and
the US state of New York. The Horseshoe Falls lies on the border
of the USA and Canada while the American Falls lies entirely on
the American side, separated by Goat Island. The Rainbow Bridge
forms the international border between two of the greatest nations
of the world. Watching the water fall from a certain height at a rapid
speed was a wonderful experience. During our visit to Niagara
Falls, we learnt that it serves as a great source of hydroelectric
power. We also got to know that it is home to about 300 bird
species and more than 70 varieties of trees.
Later, we went for a ride on the Maid of the Mist. The ferry ride
starts and ends on the American side. Crossing the Rainbow
Bridge, we went past the American and Bridal Veil Falls into the
dense mist of spray inside the curve of Horseshoe Falls. The
Horseshoe Falls is also known as Canadian Falls. While riding the
ferry, all of us wore blue-coloured ponchos to prevent ourselves
from getting wet. We saw that the Canadian side provides red-
coloured ponchos to its visitors. The view from the ferry was
extremely captivating. Many of us clicked photographs to capture
its subliminal beauty. However, we had to put our cameras away
when we got drenched due to the mist. Besides the magnificent
view, the sound of chirping birds made our experience even more
worthwhile.
After the ferry ride, we clicked many photographs from the
Observation Tower and enjoyed the view from a certain distance.
We also bought souvenirs from a nearby store. Then, we headed
back to our hotel. Our visit to Niagara Falls was an extraordinary
experience.
Written and photographed by: Divya, Gunisha, Kirpal, Ridhi, Shariq, Tavsidak, & Vansh
NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful natural wonders of extremely captivating. Many of us clicked photographs to capture
Written and photographed by: Divya, Gunisha, Kirpal, Ridhi, Shariq, Tavsidak, & Vansh
power. We also got to know that it is home to about 300 bird
species and more than 70 varieties of trees.
Later, we went for a ride on the Maid of the Mist. The ferry ride
starts and ends on the American side. Crossing the Rainbow
Bridge, we went past the American and Bridal Veil Falls into the
dense mist of spray inside the curve of Horseshoe Falls. The
Horseshoe Falls is also known as Canadian Falls. While riding the
ferry, all of us wore blue-coloured ponchos to prevent ourselves
from getting wet. We saw that the Canadian side provides red-
coloured ponchos to its visitors. The view from the ferry was

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Impressed by the sheer force of nature and volume of water on display at Niagara Falls
p

Niagara Falls is capable of
producing over 4 million kilowatts
of electricity, which is shared by
the United States and Canada.
We learnt about the origin and formation of Niagara Falls
p

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Visiting the sprawling, 162-hectare Niagara Falls State Park designed by Frederick Law Omstead
who also created New York’s Central Park (Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p

A famous tourist spot, Rainbow Bridge connects the USA with Canada across Niagara Gorge
p

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We were amazed to find that Niagara Falls was formed by glacial activity more than 12,000
years ago (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad)
p

A truly enriching, marvellous, and joy-
ful travel packed with experience.”
“
- Arnav Sachdeva, Student, Shiv
Nadar School, Faridabad

NEW YORK CITY
On our journey to the USA East Coast, we visited New York City
—the city that never sleeps. From historic landmarks to legendary
museums, new-age art galleries, and towering skyscrapers — New
York has so much to offer. We totally understood the significance
of the icon ‘I Love New York’ as we visited several places of tourist
interest in the city.
When we reached New York, we met a tour guide who took us on a
city tour and showed us several buildings such as Trump Palace,
the Empire State Building, the United Nations Headquarters, and
so on. We saw a variety of famous landmarks and learnt about the
history and origin of each. Then, we went to Madame Tussauds
New York where we clicked photographs with the wax statues of
famous Hindi film celebrities including Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh
Bachchan, and Priyanka Chopra.
In New York, we also visited One World Trade Center, which is also
known as the Freedom Tower. The spectacular aerial view of New
York City from the 102nd floor inside the One World Observatory
was amazing. Next, we went to Columbia University for a tour of the
entire university campus. Not only did we learn about the courses
offered and the admission procedure but also witnessed how
students lived and studied there. Our visit to such a prestigious
institution inspired us to put in our best efforts in the future.
Later, we walked through Times Square and saw a variety of street
performers. There were numerous stores for shopping. We also
found that World Yoga Day was being celebrated in Times Square
with great enthusiasm. It was surprising to know that more than
50 million visitors from the world come to this place every year.
Our visit to Times Square was an enjoyable experience. The
digital billboards with flashing lights made the place look really
fascinating. Our day ended when we left for our hotel to rest for
the night.
Next day, we took a ferry to Liberty Island to see the impressive
Statue of Liberty. We had only seen the Statue of Liberty in books
or on television before. During our visit, we learnt that the statue
was actually a gift from France to the USA. We clicked many
photographs and enjoyed the fantastic view. Seeing it standing in
front of us became an unforgettable moment for all of us.
Visiting New York City was a marvellous experience. Exploring
the cosmopolitan city of New York made us understand why it is
known as ‘the melting pot of cultures’.
Written and photographed by: Ananya, Abhinav, Akshat, Ishita, Mayank, Smridhi, & Sanya

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Visiting Times Square gave us a glimpse of New York’s theatre and performing arts scene
p

Standing by the iconic Statue of Liberty — its crown has seven
spikes representing the world’s seven continents and seven
oceans (Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p
New York city is home to 8.4
million people distributed over
a land area of 305 square miles.

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Our visit to the 9/11 Memorial taught us about the great potential of humans to reconstruct what
was once destroyed (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad)
p

It is surprising to see how the Manhattan skyline has undergone an architectural renaissance over
the last few decades (Bal Bharati Public School)
p

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Visiting One World Trade Center, a modern architectural marvel that was built in eight years
using $4 billion (Springdales School, Pusa Road)
p

Twenty years from now you will be disappointed
by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you
did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from
the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your
sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
- Mark Twain
“

There is nothing to writing. All you
do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
“
- Ernest Hemingway

I am Ambar and I study in Class 9,
Springdales School, Pusa Road. I
love to travel and when I got to know
about this trip to the USA East Coast,
I decided to go immediately. The
flying experience was relaxing and
rejuvenating. We visited a Walmart
store in Orlando. I loved visiting the
factory outlets, amusement parks,
and shopping malls. I enjoyed a lot
along with my friends. I would like to
thank EdTerra Edventures, especially
our Journey Mentor, Sohail Sir, for
such an awesome educational tour.
Ambar Taneja
My name is Bhumi Sharma. I study
in Class 6, Springdales School, Pusa
Road. I am 11 years old. I love to
dance, play badminton, and shop.
I learnt a lot on this trip, especially
at the Kennedy Space Center and
Harvard University. I enjoyed myself a
lot on this trip. All the places that we
visited were truly amazing. Most of the
places were very beautiful and clean.
The Americans were very friendly and
helpful towards us. All of us enjoyed
a wide range of experiences on this
memorable trip of ours.
Bhumi Sharma
My name is Pihu and I study in
Springdales School, Pusa Road. Our
journey to the USA East Coast was
one of the most memorable trips of
my life. My father served in the army
and l have travelled to many places,
but this was my favourite trip of all. It
was exciting to visit the amusement
parks. The look of excitement on my
friends’ faces just before the rides
was so awesome. During the journey,
I made many new friends. When I met
an old friend of mine, that moment
made my journey truly special. It was
truly an amazing trip.
Pihu

I am Prainay Singhal and I study in
Class 12, Springdales School, Pusa
Road. This journey to the USA East
Coast was a spectacular experience.
I made new friends and also learnt to
become punctual. I understood the
importance of cooperating with others
even if they have different interests,
likes,anddislikes.OurJourneyMentor,
Sohail Sir, showed true leadership
qualities when we were working on
the Young Authors Program. It was
an interesting exercise. I liked visiting
amusement parks and riding the
Maid of the Mist. This trip will remain
unforgettable. I would like to thank
EdTerra Edventures for organising
this journey.
My name is Sahej Arora and I am 13
years old. I am an excellent gamer and
I have participated in several gaming
competitions. I went on a school trip
to the USA East Coast, which was
organised by EdTerra Edventures. We
visited Orlando, Buffalo, New York
City, and Boston. All these places
were exceptional and seemed quite
different from India. The roads were
clean and the infrastructure was well-
developed. The Americans were nice,
helpful, and cooperative. I would like
to thank EdTerra Edventures for such
a fantastic educational tour.
I am Vaastav Chawla and I study in
Class 12, Springdales School, Pusa
Road. I love to explore new places
and this school trip was a very unique
experience. Our school trip to the
USA East Coast was extraordinary
because it gave me a chance to collect
different kinds of caps. I collected
caps from the Kennedy Space Center,
Walt Disney World, Universal Studios,
and so many other places. The entire
experience enhanced my learning
to a very large extent. During this
journey, I learnt about the importance
of sharing and effective leadership.
I am thankful to my school, my
teachers, and EdTerra Edventures for
giving me this awesome opportunity.
Our Journey Mentor, Sohail Sir, was
extremely caring and supportive.
Prainay Singhal Sahej Arora Vaastav Chawla
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Hi, I am Reema Vohra teaching in
Springdales School, Pusa Road.
On our visit to the USA East Coast,
we went to NASA’s Kennedy Space
Center. It was as if we were on a
roller-coaster ride experiencing future
technologies, imagining of going to
the moon or may be to Mars one day
experiencing aspirations and getting
inspired to not to be afraid of failures
and dream of the future. Witnessing
Walt Disney world with its magical
ambience to watching the spectacular
fireworks show felt like going back
to childhood and dreaming about a
world where it is happily ever after.
At Universal Studios, we enjoyed
riding different rides along with our
favourite superheroes and observed
people from all over the world where
everyone seemed so happy as if they
are on the other part of the earth. Can
Reema Vohra
something be so magical as the Maid
of the Mist and the beautiful rainbow
at Niagara Falls? Our visit to New York
was wonderful as we visited Columbia
University, Madame Tussauds, and
Times Square followed by the 102nd
floor of the One World Observatory
and looking at the skyline feeling
awesome.Bostonwasamixofcolonial
architecture and modern buildings...
a beautiful city with designer shops
and two major universities — MIT
and Harvard University — it inspired
students to work hard and aspire to
study in highly-acclaimed educational
institutions. I, on behalf of the
students’ would like to express my
gratitude to Dr Wattal for giving us
this lifetime opportunity to experience
one of the most progressive places in
the world.

My name is Abhinav Chaudhary and I
study in Class 11. The journey to the
USA was a fantastic experience. At
the Kennedy Space Center, we learnt
about the successes of NASA such as
the Apollo 11 Missions. The ATX was
really thrilling. The view of Niagara
Falls was breathtaking. In New
York City, we explored many of its
landmarks. We also visited MIT and
Harvard University, which inspired us
to put our best efforts. I would like
to say that this trip enhanced my
understanding and gave me a new
goal to look forward to. It made me
realise that all of us have an endless
potential and we can work towards a
better future.
I am Akshat Khandelwal and I study
in Class 12, Bal Bharati Public School.
It was my last and fourth trip with
EdTerra Edventures and once again, I
created some everlasting memories.
Our first few days were very insightful
when we visited the Kennedy Space
Center and many of us dreamt of
becoming astronauts in future. We
also visited the amusement parks in
Orlando. It was exciting to ride the
roller-coasters and watch amazing
shows. The view of Niagara Falls
was outstanding. Our visit to MIT and
Harvard University was exciting as we
wished to secure an admission there.
We would like to thank EdTerra for
such an extraordinary tour.
I am Ananya and I study in Class
11, Bal Bharati Public School. I love
travelling and our school gave us this
wonderful opportunity to travel abroad
at such a young age. I had travelled
with EdTerra Edventures earlier and
this time, I was really excited about
exploring the USA. Whenever I travel,
I like seeing large crowds of people
in the cities, expecially airports. The
excitement in the hearts of those who
are waiting to meet their loved ones
captivates me. During the journey, I
made many new friends. Overall, our
trip was a fascinating experience.
Abhinav Chaudhary Akshat Khandelwal Ananya Chaudhary
59

My name is Anant Raj Singh Dhiman
and I am 15 years old. I like to
travel and learn about different
places. I would like to thank EdTerra
Edventures for providing us with an
opportunity to write our own photo-
book. It certainly gives a chance to
our parents and friends to relive the
moments spent on the journey. My
favourite part of the journey was our
visit to the Kennedy Space Center.
The Shuttle Launch Experience was
thrilling. I would like to thank EdTerra
Edventures for organising such a
memorable trip.
I am Bhawesh Dhanwari and I study
Our journey to the USA East Coast
was a fantastic experience. All of
us thoroughly enjoyed during the
trip. We visited many places such
as Orlando, New York, and Niagara
Falls. When we travelled on the bus,
we danced and listened to songs.
Working on the photo-book was an
interesting experience along with
my friends. The Americans were
very friendly. This journey taught me
how to travel without my family. The
food that we ate at some places was
really delicious. I can never forget our
visit to Madame Tussauds New York
during the journey.
I am Divya Mohan Soni and I study in
Class 9, Bal Bharati Public School. I
love to play football. When I grow up, I
wanttobecomeanentrepreneur.Iwish
to travel across the world and have
visas of all the countries stamped on
my passport. Our journey to the USA
was a memorable experience. The
ATX at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
was fantastic. I would like to thank
our Journey Mentor, Mr. Sohail, for his
support and guidance throughout the
journey.
Anant Raj Dhiman Bhawesh Dhanwari Divya Mohan Soni

I am Gunisha Goel and I study in
Class 10, Bal Bharati Public School.
was truly mesmerising. I like to
travel to different places and meet
new people. During the journey, I
enjoyed a lot and made many new
friends. Our visit to Niagara Falls
and the ATX at the Kennedy Space
Center were awesome. We rode many
roller-coasters and clicked many
photographs at Universal Studios.
Our trip was a fun-filled adventure.
I am Harshit Malhotra and I study in
I am 14 years old. I like to play
basketball. In my free time, I usually
like to sing and dance. I am an
extrovert by nature. On our journey
to the USA East Coast, we went to
the Kennedy Space Center where I
enjoyed the ATX the most. We also
visited Universal Studios and Niagara
Falls. Exploring the universities
was an informative experience. Our
teachers along with EdTerra’s Journey
Mentor were polite and helpful. This
journey was a memorable experience
and I would love to travel again with
EdTerra Edventures.
I am Ishaan and I study in Class 6, Bal
Bharati Public School. I love singing
and playing basketball. In the USA, we
went to Orlando, New York, Boston,
and Niagara Falls. All these places
seemed quite different from India.
The environment was very clean and
the people were very friendly. At the
KSC, we saw how astronauts were
trained before they go to space. I
learnt the importance of being sincere
and cooperate with each other. Our
visit to Niagara Falls was fascinating.
We also visited New York City. I would
like to thank EdTerra Edventures for
organising this educational tour.
Gunisha Goel Harshit Malhotra Ishaan Matta
61

My name is Ishita Chandra and I study
Our trip to the USA East Coast was
a great experience because I love
to explore new places. During the
journey, my favourite destinations
were Times Square, Cocoa Beach,
and Outlet Mall. In due course of time,
I learnt a lot about American culture. I
also learnt the virtue of punctuality. I
made new friends and cherished each
and every moment of this journey.
This trip with my friends taught me to
become independent and confident. I
would like to say that this trip was an
experience of a lifetime.
I am Kirpal Kaur and I study in Class
6, Bal Bharati Public School. I like
to explore different places and
meet new people. Our journey to
the USA East Coast was a fantastic
experience. On the bus journeys
from one destination to another,
we danced a lot. We visited several
places such as Universal Studios,
Niagara Falls, and Harvard University.
At the Kennedy Space Center, I
thoroughly enjoyed the ATX. During
the journey, I learnt the importance
of teamwork, time management, and
cooperation. Riding on the Maid of
the Mist was spectacular. I would like
to thank EdTerra Edventures for this
educational tour.
I am Mayank Soni and I study in Class
12, Bal Bharati Public School. Our
amazing. On this trip, I learnt a lot
and met new people. While travelling
on the bus from one destination to
another, I enjoyed dancing with my
friends. I liked exploring the traditions
and culture of the USA. Working on the
Young Authors Program was exciting
because we had to jot down our travel
experiences in our respective groups.
During this journey, I learnt to be
independent. I shall never forget such
an extraordinary experience.
Ishita Chandra Kirpal Kaur Mayank Soni

My name is Mohammad Shariq and
I am 14 years old. I went on a trip
to the USA, which was organised by
EdTerra Edventures. We went to New
York, Boston, Orlando, and Niagara
Falls. All the places were exceptional
and seemed quite different from
India. The roads were clean and the
locals were very friendly. A tour of
Orlando made me feel that the city
has a certain spirit of determination
that will make it progress more
than it already has. I would like to
thank EdTerra Edventures for such a
fantastic educational tour.
My name is Moksh Dargan and I study
I am fond of travelling and our trip to
experience. I like to click photographs
as a hobby. My experience in each
of the cities in the USA was truly
exceptional. My favourite destinations
of the trip were Niagara Falls and
the Statue of Liberty. The two most
significant experiences were riding on
the Maid of the Mist and ATX at the
Kennedy Space Center. I would like to
thank EdTerra Edventures, especially
our Journey Mentor, Mr. Sohail Azam,
for such a refreshing trip.
I am Ridhi Rustagi and I study in Class
10, Bal Bharati Public School. Our
an incredible experience. We visited
many places in the cities of Orlando,
New York, and Boston. Our visit to
Niagara Falls was truly amazing.
Riding the roller-coasters and clicking
photographs at Universal Studios
was exhilarating. This journey gave
me an opportunity to gain knowledge
and learn the important values of
teamwork and patience. Our trip along
with our friends was a really enjoyable
experience.
M. Shariq Moksh Dargan Ridhi Rustagi
63

I am Saksham Arora and I study in
Our trip to the United States of
America was a thrilling experience.
This trip not only gave me the joy and
pleasure of travelling with friends but
also enhanced my learning to a large
extent. Our visit to the amusement
parks was exciting because of
the adventurous rides, immersive
experiences, and thrilling moments
with my school friends and teachers.
My interaction with people from
different backgrounds has widened
my perspectives. I will remember this
journey throughout my life.
I am Sanya Malhotra and I study in
Class 12. Our journey to the USA
East Coast was exceptional. I loved
dancing during the bus journeys.
Meeting new people and exploring
new places was insightful. We clicked
several photographs at every place
that we visited. The cool breeze of
Niagara Falls was soothing. The
spectacular view of New York City
from the 102nd floor of the One
World Observatory was splendid. I
spent some of my most favourite
moments on the third day of our visit
to the Kennedy Space Center because
my team turned out to be the best
performer. During the journey, I learnt
to become punctual in my life. Overall,
our trip was a fabulous experience.
My name is Sarthak Gupta and I am a
student of Bal Bharati Public School.
I am 14 years old. Our journey to
experience. There was adventure
awaiting us at every destination.
Being a curious and inquisitive
person, this journey was one of the
best experiences of my life. The
trip was not only educational but
also enjoyable. During this journey, I
discovered new hobbies that I never
knew I would be interested in. Most
importantly, I transformed into a
hardworking person from being lazy
and careless.
Saksham Arora Sanya Malhotra Sarthak Gupta

I am Smridhi Gupta and I study in
Class 11. Our journey to the USA East
Coast was a fantastic experience. I
feel grateful to get such a wonderful
opportunity at such a young age. I
was awestruck while riding the Maid
of the Mist at Niagara Falls. Seeing
the towering Empire State Building
in New York was incredible. At the
Kennedy Space Center, we closely saw
the rockets and shuttle launch pads.
We learnt so much about American
history and culture throughout the
journey. This journey has taught me
to become disciplined. I would like to
thank EdTerra Edventures for such an
awesome trip.
I am Tavsidak Singh Sachdeva and I
study in Class 10. I love to travel to
different places and meet new people.
was a fantastic experience. While
riding on the bus from one place to
another, I enjoyed dancing along with
my friends. At Universal Studios, I
loved watching stupendous shows
and riding the roller-coasters. The
Americans were extremely friendly
and courteous. During the journey, I
made many new friends. I would like
to thank our teachers and Journey
Mentor for such a great experience. I
would love to go on this trip again in
the future.
I am Vansh Singh and I study in Class
9. I love to travel and interact with
different people. Our journey to the
USA East Coast was an incredible
experience. During the bus journeys
from one city to another, I loved
dancing with my friends. Our visit
to Niagara Falls was really exciting.
The ATX programme was extremely
thrilling at the Kennedy Space Center.
Riding the roller-coasters at Universal
Studios was intimidating at first, but
our fears disappeared soon. This
journey was really exceptional.
Smridhi Gupta Tavsidak Singh Sachdeva Vansh Singh
65

I am proud to be a member of the Bal
Bharati Public School family. I teach
the primary classes. I have travelled
to many parts of India and a few
other countries. Our trip to NASA’s
Kennedy Space Center was organised
by EdTerra Edventures. It was a lovely
experience. During the journey, we
visited several places such as Cocoa
Beach, Niagara Falls, One World Trade
Center, Columbia University, and the
Statue of Liberty. Overall, our trip was
extremely inspiring and astounding.
Mr.SohailwasanoutstandingJourney
Mentor who helped us throughout the
trip. I would like to thank my school
management for giving me such a
wonderful opportunity.
This was my first trip outside India and
I was really excited to go. Writing this
piece is a natural corollary to express
what I felt. I must say that every day
on the trip was full of adventure. The
experience of visiting the KSC was
amazing. It was wonderful to visit
Madame Tussauds New York, Times
Square, Harvard University, and MIT.
I can never forget the fresh breeze
blowing at Niagara Falls. It calmed me
down and gave me peace of mind. Our
trip was planned and executed well
by EdTerra Edventures. Our Journey
Mentor, Mr. Sohail, was helpful
throughout the journey. I will always
cherish the fascinating moments
spent during the journey.
Indra Chaturvedi Jyotsna Srivastava

awesome trip.
the future.
Smridhi Gupta Tavsidak Singh Sachdeva Vansh Singh
awesome trip.
Smridhi Gupta
My name is Arnav Sachdeva and I
study in Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
I love to play football. I am passionate
about public speaking and writing
short stories. I had always dreamt of
visiting New York City. I shopped for
football shoes and gloves during the
journey. I made several new friends
from other schools. This made our
journey more enjoyable. I learnt about
different ethnic groups who live in
the USA. It was insightful to see how
people live their day-to-day lives there.
Personally, my favourite place was
Times Square because of its bustling
energy. This journey really enhanced
my skill of interacting with people.
Arnav Sachdeva
the future.
Tavsidak Singh Sachdeva
My name is Arvik Anand and I
study in Class 9, Shiv Nadar School,
Faridabad. I am a cheerful person. I
really enjoyed this trip a lot because
this was my first visit to the United
States of America. We visited a
number of cities and explored many
places. The trip was made special due
to the presence of good friends for
company. We thoroughly enjoyed on
the bus journeys from one destination
to another. Our trip was not only
educational but also enjoyable.
Arvik Anand
Vansh Singh
I am Avni Thapliyal and I study in
Coast was a thrilling experience. I
love to explore various places around
the world. During the journey, I learnt
about different places and cultures.
This trip was amazing because we
experienced thrill at the amusement
parks. Our visit to Niagara Falls was
another fabulous experience. At the
KSC, we interacted with an astronaut
who inspired us. I will remember this
trip throughout my life. It taught me
how to travel independently.
Avni Thapliyal
67

I am Paavani and I study in Class
8, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
Our journey to the United States of
America was a fantastic experience.
While travelling, I got a chance to
interact with several new people. The
Americans were very friendly and
polite. I was travelling to the USA for
the second time, but this trip was
exceptional. By the end of the trip, I
wished that we had spent more time
there. I would like to thank EdTerra
Edventures for such an unforgettable
trip.
My name is Parshav Goyal. I like to
play the piano and I have participated
in many music concerts. I went to
the USA and visited many places
such as the Kennedy Space Center,
Walt Disney World, Universal Studios,
Times Square, and Niagara Falls.
Riding on The Incredible Hulk Coaster
was adventurous. At Niagara Falls, we
rode on the Maid of the Mist. It was a
fabulous experience. I really enjoyed
our visit to Times Square. It was full of
dazzling lights. I loved skateboarding
and I was inspired by people doing
awesome antics on the skateboards
there. I would like to thank EdTerra
Edventures for such an awesome
journey.
My name is Pratishtha and I study in
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad. On our
trip to the USA East Coast, we visited
the Kennedy Space Center to learn
about space exploration. We visited
many other places including Niagara
Falls, Times Square, Columbia
University, and the 9/11 Memorial.
I shopped for many things at every
place that we visited. When we
saw the beautiful view of New York
City skyline from the 102nd floor
of the One World Observatory, the
experience was mesmerising. I am
thankful to EdTerra for providing such
an amazing experience.
Paavani Goyal Parshav Goyal Pratishtha Nagar

My name is Yuvraj and I study in Class
7, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
Recently, I went on a school trip
to the USA East Coast, which was
organised by EdTerra Edventures.
We visited Orlando, Niagara Falls,
Boston, and New York. I got a chance
to meet new people and enjoy new
experiences. I was impressed to see
the magnificent Statue of Liberty.
We also saw a spectacular view
of New York City skyline from the
One World Observatory. I will never
forget the experience of interacting
with an astronaut. Listening to his
experiences over lunch was really
insightful. I will remember this trip
forever.
Yuvraj Shekhawat
I am Siddhi Mayank and I study in
Class 7, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
I am 12 years old. Besides swimming,
I love playing basketball. I enjoyed
interacting with new people. It was
fun to try some new experiences. I
learnt interesting facts about every
destination that we visited. During
this journey, I learnt to become
independent. This trip was a fun-filled
experience that I will never forget. I
would like to thank EdTerra for giving
me such a wonderful opportunity.
Sidhi Mayank
My name is Vihan and I am 12 years
old. I love to listen to music and play
the guitar. I was really excited to go
on a trip to the USA East Coast. For
someone who loves adventures, this
journey was like a dream come true. I
loved riding thethemed roller-coasters
at Universal Studios. It was thrilling to
ride the water rides and The Incredible
Hulk Coaster. It was my second trip
with EdTerra Edventures and I must
say that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Vihan Garg
69

I am Nandini and I teach Science to
middle school students in Shiv Nadar
School, Faridabad. During the journey,
all of us were pleasantly surprised by
the USA’s natural beauty. Our visit to
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center was
very knowledgeable. We thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves at the KSC. Our
visit to Times Square was another
fascinating experience. The students
learnt valuable lessons such as
managing time efficiently and being
responsible. Our Journey Mentor was
very warm and helpful. This trip was
an exhilarating experience.
Nandini Malhotra

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