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4. One’s destination is never a place,
but a new way of seeing things.”
- Henry Miller
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5. AtLotusValleyInternationalSchool,Noida,webelievethatthereisnosubstitutefor‘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 and dynamic
global leaders and global citizens 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 USA under a program titled
EdTerra’s East Coast Space Adventure. We chose this program for its focus on exposing
students to space exploration and technology at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They
also visited natural and modern marvels of Niagara Falls and New York City. To augment
the broader program, we selected the Young Authors Program, which ensured students’
engagementandimmersion.ThisStudentTravelChronicleisanoutcomeofthiscollaborative
and exploratory module that our students partook in. It captures the entire journey in the
students’ own words and photographs. It even showcases their learning from the intense,
ten day journey to one of the world’s most successful democratic nations.
I would also like to recognize the efforts of EdTerra Edventures; a company that is well
aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular goals and 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 daughters and sons of their
achievement and capabilities, all life long. Happy reading!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruchi Seth
Principal
Lotus Valley International School, Noida
Dear Reader,
FROM
THE
PRINCIPAL’S
DESK
Dr. Ruchi Seth
Principal

6. - Maurice Saatchi
“America was born out of a desire for self-determination,
a longing for the human dignity that only independence
can bring.”

7. “The best journey we undertake is when we travel inwards, and observe, not just new
landscapes, but old landscapes with new eyes.” – Danny Kaye
As part of yet another edutainment enterprise undertaken by LVIS, Noida, 39, students and
3 teachers, led by me as Team In-charge travelled to the East Coast of USA on a 10-day
educational trip organized by EdTerra Edventures. The trip, aimed to develop values such
as self discovery through exploration of the outside world, and team building along with
self-empowerment provided an opportunity to students to engage in a plethora of exciting
activities that showcased the best of USA. While the focus of the journey was space
exploration at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, from visiting the most spectacular highlights
of the country to getting an insight into the culture of the land, it was a wholesome learning
for all. Furthermore, the students had the opportunity of documenting their journey in the
form of this Student Travel Chronicle, wherein their adventure and exploration have been
beautifully expressed by the students themselves. This allows them to retain memories as
well as realize self development goals.
I would also take this opportunity to thank EdTerra Edventures, the company that conducted
this journey, for their professional services, pre, on and post journey. I also thank the school
management and our esteemed Principal for the wonderful opportunities they consistently
extend to the LVIS community, and we look forward to many more such chances that allow
our students the necessary exposure to the global community that they must one day
assume their rightful role in.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jyoti Gupta
In-charge(VII-VIII)
&
International Programmes Coordinator
Dear Reader,
FROM
THE
COORDINATOR
Mrs. Jyoti Gupta

8. I haven’t been everywhere,
but it’s on my list.”
- Susan Sontag
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A journey to foreign soil is always replete with learning and excitement for any young and
inquisitive mind. When the destination is as rich as the East Coast of USA, one can only
imagine the myriad ways in which Indian students may absorb and construct learning out of
the many differences and similarities that mark the cultures and people of these two great
nations.
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 is comprised of both Indian and international experts. The
PDT carefully designs culturally neutral tools that enable students to meaningfully observe,
record and articulate their impressions. These tools are deployed through a process that
encourages teamwork, meaningful discussions, recording observations through digital
media and finally synthesizing all this into a media product that showcases the ideas and
learning of the students. This Student Travel Chronicle, ‘East Coast Space Adventure’, is one
such media product that captures the ten day journey of learning of the gifted students of
Lotus Valley International School, Noida, to Kennedy Space Centre, Orlando along with New
York City and Niagara Falls. This beautiful book serves as a window into the U.S. and above
all the amazing world of NASA for those students, peers and parents who could not be a part
of the journey. It showcases the intellectual and creative capacities of the students, credit
for which is rightfully due to their parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Lotus Valley International School, Noida, for their
efforts and support which made this journey of discovery possible, with a special mention
of the Principal, Dr. Ruchi Seth, for guiding us throughout the process of finalizing and
undertaking the journey. EdTerra would also like to thank the accompanying teachers for
their sense of adventure and dynamism that the French call joie de vivre. Their energy made
our jobs easy, and more importantly, made for a more memorable journey for the students.
We encourage you to read on and re-live the learning and adventures of these students
through the words and photographs that follow.
Sincerely,
Christine Massey
Sr. Manager, Program Development Team
Dear Reader,
MESSAGE
FROM
EDTERRA
Christine Massey
Sr. Manager
Program Development Team

10. Innovation distinguishes between
a leader and a follower.”
- Steve Jobs
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11. OUR JOURNEY .......................................... 12
INDEX
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE .........................20
AMUSEMENT PARKS ................................ 28
NEW YORK CITY ........................................ 44
EDTERRA MOMENTS ................................. 52
ABOUT THE AUTHORS ............................... 56
NIAGARA FALLS......................................... 36

12. ‘Once you have travelled, the voyage
never ends, but is played out over and
over again in the quietest chambers.
The mind can never break off from the
journey.’
- Pat Conroy

13. OUR
JOURNEY

14. OUR JOURNEY
Travelling to a new country without our parents meant that we had
a lot of responsibilities on us. The flight was very tiring yet we were
excited for our journey ahead. On our first day in Orlando, we went
shopping to Walmart. The next 2 days, we visited Kennedy Space
Centre which was a wonderful experience as we got to know about
the different projects of NASA and how different life was in space.
We also had lunch with an astronaut and he shared with us his
experience in space.
In Disney’s Magic Kingdom, we had a great time on rides and
also met cool Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie
Mouse and Peter Pan in the magical Disney Parade. We also
visited Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Adventureland. The
fireworks show was a treat to watch and was no less than magic.
We spent the next two days at SeaWorld and Universal Studio’s.
In SeaWorld, Manta and Mako were our favourite rides. Universal
Studios was another thrilling experience for all of us. The Hulk
roller coaster was the scariest of all. But we’ll have to admit that
these amusement park experiences taught us how to be patient.
We also went to Florida Mall where all of us indulged ourselves in
some shopping.
The next leg of our journey took us to Niagara Falls. We had never
seen something so beautiful. The ferry “Maid of the Mist” took us
real close to the Falls. It was magical scenery and seemed like
heaven on earth.
After a drive of about 7 to 8 hours, all of us were extremely
exhausted yet excited to visit New York City. It was a city full of life.
We enjoyed visiting One World Observatory, which was one of the
tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere. We also visited the
9/11 Memorial which was was constructed in honour of those who
lost their lives in the terrorist attack. It was a very heartbreaking
and emotional experience. Later we headed towards Times Square.
It was a very crowded place and we were surrounded by flashy
billboards and lights. On the last day of our trip we went to the
Statue of Liberty where we were amazed to learn that the statue
was originally made of copper but had oxidised and turned green
over time. Post this, we went to Madame Tussaud’s, where we saw
and clicked pictures with wax statues of our favourite celebrities.
New York was indeed the highlight of our trip.
We were deeply saddened as we realised that the trip had come to
an end but at the same time we were happy to go back home and
meet our families. This trip was a memorable and knowledgeable
experience for each one of us. We made some amazing new
friends and enjoyed making memories that we will cherish forever.
Written and photographed by: Aayra, Abhinay, Aparna, Apurva, Mehar, Pragya, Parth & Saina

15. Ready to embark on a journey of learning and fun
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16. It was a dream come true to be at NASA
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A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step.
Our first destination was the
serene yet breathtakingly beautiful
countryside, Orlando, where we
spent six memorable days. The
drive in the bus was a treat to
the eyes as the picturesque city in
Florida unfolded its greenery and
tranquillity for us to behold.

17. Our visit o NASA’s Kennedy Space Center instilled in us a sense of wonder and respect for people involved in space exploration
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18. A very ‘misty’ experience at Niagara Falls!
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19. The heart of New York City - Times Square!
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20. “Life exists throughout the cosmos
and is a consequence of matter in the
Universe.”
Entering the NASA Complex, in spite of the unfor-
giving sun, we were all eagerly waiting to see the
precious treasures of the most hostile but enticing
environment known to man: SPACE
- Paul Stamets

21. KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER

22. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
“Life exists throughout the cosmos and is a consequence of
matter in the Universe.”- Paul Stamets
Entering the NASA Complex, in spite of the unforgiving sun, we
were all eagerly waiting to see the precious treasures of the most
hostile but enticing environment known to man. The small steps
we took were like little giant leaps for mankind. To infinity and
beyond!! We lifted off the ground, fittingly starting through the
Rocket Garden. It is a garden with no trees and flowers but instead
filled with mighty space shuttles and rockets with information
regarding their missions, specifications and structure on display.
Moving forward we went on a tour around NASA, discovering its
secrets. We learned that there were approximately 5000-6000
alligators in the complex, frightening many of us due to their
size and sheer number. The different launch pads mesmerized
us completely, making us believe in the dream of finding
extraterrestrial life.
After seeing all the attractions, we ended at Saturn V Centre, a
whole centre dedicated to the most powerful rocket ever built. We
were amazed to learn about the hardships faced by the engineers
at NASA and the role of politics in space exploration. Had there
been no politics, we could have reached Mars by now, not just
the moon! At the end of the day we filled our goody bags with
souvenirs from the NASA gift shop.
The next day we went on to see the Hall of Heroes and Legends,
getting inspiration from previous brave and daring astronauts. We
left with a sense of respect for all those who ventured into the
unknown. We also met Winston E. Scott, a retired Navy Pilot, who
went twice into space, as he gave a grand entrance while we filled
up on the delicious food offered. Some got a chance to ask him
questions regarding his experience in space and in the Navy.
After clicking a group photo with him we departed for a movie. The
movie began with a mind-blowing introductory sequence leaving
the audience filled with curiosity. The movie was narrated by none
other than Jennifer Lawrence. We learned about the hardships
and challenges faced by an astronaut and how they survive in
space. The movie was so capturing that everyone was clapping
and cheering. We also learned about the training one has to do
to become an astronaut. When the movie ended, we knew we
had learned a lot. These are the type of movies that young future
leaders need to watch. It was truly an enriching experience.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed spacewalking and souvenir shopping
but the highlight was the Astronaut Training Simulator with Shuttle
Launch Experience what an astronaut experiences during launch.
Written and photographed by: Aryan, Kaarmanya, Kushagra, Nischay, Parsava, Sanil, Sanjog & Vanshika

23. Our visit to Kennedy Space Center gave us an opportunity to learn about NASA and its functioning
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24. The Astronaut Hall of Fame told us about various
achievements of astronauts
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CONNECT WITH NASA
Unfolded mysteries of the cosmos
Incredible bus tour around NASA
Visit to the Hall of Heroes and Legends
Lunch with Winston Elliot Scott
Movie treat with Jennifer Lawrence
Astronaut Training Simulator

25. We were in awe of the sheer size of the Vehicular Assembly Building which is also the largest single storey building in the world!
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26. A moment of glory as we stand beside Astronaut Winston E. Scott
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27. We’re thrilled to be at Kennedy Space Center!
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28. DISNEY CHARACTERS’ PARADE: THE LIGHT SHOW
The whole ambience of Magic Kingdom turned mystical
as the flamboyant characters came alive in a parade. The
whole world seemed to bow down with enchantment and
admiration as the parade passed through their midst. These
moments were captured in videos, which will never be erased
from memory.
The next attraction was the light show that began at 9.15
pm and created stories on the castle. The castle was lit up
and many stories retold with light and fireworks. The show
mesmerised with each one yearning for more. Everyone
heaved a big sigh of grief as the show ended but felt on top of
the world at having witnessed the grand show.

29. AMUSEMENT
PARKS

30. AMUSEMENT PARKS
Amusement parks are the one place where one completely forgets
one self and faces their worst fears like roller coasters, water
rides and heights at which one would have never imagined to be,
supported by hanging rubber tubes and small wheels. Orlando is
known as the city of amusement parks. This country side city is
filled with one of the craziest parks filled with rides that are beyond
imagination.
Our journey in this vast land of adventure began at Disney World
where we visited Magic Kingdom. The place is filled with dazzling
structures and rides. “Disney’s Adventure will continue to grow as
long as imagination still exists in the world and as long as people
still believe in their dreams and work to complete them...” says
Priyal Jain, one of the adventurers. We enjoyed visiting the world
renowned and famous Disney Castle.
On the second day of our adventure we visited SeaWorld, a place
we didn’t expect to be as exciting as the others. The place had one
of the best roller coasters. The water ride was the most surprising.
“Life is short and taking risks is a part of it, and as far as SeaWorld
is concerned, it is one place that gives one the chance to take risk,
not only with one self but with one’s fears. It hosts the best penguin
shows in the world, and has the most amazing environment for
them.” says Sabhye Gupta, the one who loves taking risks.
The never-ending adventure ended, post the third day when we
exited Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Housing the famous and
exciting Hulk coaster, it also gives one experiences one wouldn’t
be able to find elsewhere. The land was divided into the most
amazing creative segment. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
was the best one ever, followed by a visit to The Forbidden Castle.
“The island is like no other and the experience, one like never
before” says Shreya Wariko, the one who loves to try new things.
At the very end, we somewhat realised that one must live everyday
like it’s your last day and one must enjoy the day to the fullest.
Written and photographed by: Himansh, Krish, Priyal, Sabhye, Sambhav, Shreeya & Vansh

31. Fun on our minds at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
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32. The colorful Disney Parade took our breath away!
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Rollicking Rides at Universal Studios
Hulk Coaster was an adventurous, out of
the world ride which was worth forty five
minutes of wearisome waiting.
The other rides like Harry Potter,
Spiderman were startling yet
scintillating.

33. Looking forward to a day of thrills at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure
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34. Hip hip hurray!
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35. Girls just wanna have fun!
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36. “Their roar is around me. I am on the brink of
the great waters—and their anthem voice goes up
amid the rainbow and the mist.”
- Grenville Mellen

37. NIAGARA FALLS

38. NIAGARA FALLS
It all began with us being woken up by the loud thumping noise on
our door at 2:30 am. It was our teacher trying to wake us up for our
flight to Buffalo. We resisted but the sound wouldn’t stop. Finally,
we gave in and woke up. After getting a brown packet containing
juice, pie and chocolate as breakfast, we departed. The flight
was two and a half hours long but felt much shorter due to the
abundance of sleeping students. With only 5 hours of sleep, our
journey to the biggest world’s second waterfall began.
Niagara Falls was truly a sight we had never seen before. The
facts and numbers don’t do it justice in the slightest. The water of
five Great Lakes, Ontario, Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie falling
from a height of 167 feet, creating a magnificent view and also
marking the international boundary between USA and Canada. All
of this seen from a height of 282 feet was truly awe-inspiring. It
finally empties out into Lake Ontario.
After standing in a queue for 25 minutes, we went into a high-
speed elevator to the surface and walked to a ferry for the ‘Maid of
the Mist’ tour. We were given the iconic blue poncho with ‘Maid of
the Mist’ written on it. Vibrations rattled our shoes as the engine
revved up; the cold wind full of moisture was flowing with purpose.
As we edged near to the Falls, we were bombarded with cold,
refreshing water droplets. A ferry from the Canadian side moved
with us, all passengers waving at us and we waved back.
Water fell with force creating a soothing sound of nature. We
would’ve been drenched if it weren’t for the ponchos. We began
clicking photos and admired the astonishing sight. Moving
further forward, we came stunningly close to the Falls. Covered by
waterfalls on three sides, we were having the time of our lives and
battling to protect our eyes from the forceful attack of the water
droplets. At this point we knew that the wait had been worth it.
The water began moving violently due to the ripples caused by the
falling water. This was the first instance of any kind of turbulence
experienced. Squinting our eyes, was the only way to defend
ourselves. The sound became louder by the second, almost
thunder-like. May be it was the sound made by Heno, the Thunder
God and the Maid of the Mist does truly live behind the falls. It
made us wonder, what lies behind the curtain of water? We shall
never know. But we hope that one day we find out. May be the
Maid of the Mist will come back once again to warn the people of
impending disaster. We sure can hope.
As the boat began turning back, we saw another ferry following the
path we went on. They would see, feel and hear the same things
we did but would have their own interpretation and maybe share
it with others too. Maybe they’ll see something we didn’t. Did they
find her? Were they able to find an opening to peak beyond the
curtain? We shall never know. But we have faith that the Maid of
the Mist will indeed return once more.
Written and photographed by: Ankit, Aarav, Divyam, Rudraksh, Rushil, Sahitya, Sparsh & Vridhi

39. The students and teachers strike a great pose in front of Niagara Falls
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40. All set to brave the mighty Falls
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MAID OF THE MIST --- NIAGARA
FALLS
The iconic blue poncho with ‘Maid of the
Mist’ written on it.
Ferry ride, right into the land of `
waterfalls.
Covered by waterfalls on three sides.
Felt enraptured by the watery sight with
waterfalls on all three sides.

41. Chilling at Niagara Falls
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42. Capturing precious moments
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43. Bridging boundaries literally, the Rainbow bridge connects USA and Canada
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44. One belongs to New York instantly,
one belongs to it as much as in five
minutes as in five years.”
- Tom Wolfe
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45. NEW YORK CITY

46. NEW YORK CITY
Our journey to the Big Apple began with a 90 minute long bus
ride from our hotel to Manhattan. As we entered the famous city,
we were amazed by the sheer amount of buildings built in an
organised, grid-like pattern. The contrast between upper and lower
Manhattan was quite astonishing.
We learnt about the three bridges that connect Brooklyn and
Manhattan – Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg
Bridge. We toured the downtown neighbourhoods and saw the
places of birth of things like Punk Rock. We also learnt a great
deal about the history of the region.
Next, we visited the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the
Freedom Tower. With a height of 541 metres and 104 floors above
the ground, the observatory gave us a 360° aerial view of New York
City. Words can’t describe the views. We will let the pictures do the
talking. When we saw the memorial of 9/11 attacks, it was truly
an emotional sight. It showed us the dark side of this prosperous
world.
The beauty of Times Square is beyond what any of us had
imagined. The lights, billboards, street performers and the artists
all contribute in making Times Square a great place. As you see in
the pictures, we all had a great time.
The following day, we went to the Statue of Liberty and the famous
gift given by France was a sight to behold. We took a ferry to the
island. We took quite a few photos around the statue.
In the famous wax museum of Madame Tussauds we saw many
figurines such as the Royal Family, movie stars, Presidents like
Obama and Trump. We didn’t have much time there as we had a
flight to catch but we managed to make the most out of it.
The tour of New York was an experience we all truly enjoyed. The
city of New York is very different as compared to the rest of the
United States. It is the only place we visited that was filled with
only skyscrapers. It really showed us how far technology has
come and what we as human beings are capable of building. It
is truly an inspiring city and inspired us all to follow our dreams.
Written and photographed by: Ananya, Anuraag, Nehal, Rakshit, Shagun, Shreya & Shaurya

47. All set to ascend to the 102 floor of One World Observatory
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48. Meet our new friend, Jennifer Aniston
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Three bridges connected Brooklyn and
Manhattan – Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan
Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge and can
be remembered using BMW.
Saw the tallest building in the Western
Hemisphere, the Freedom Tower and the
memorial of 9/11 attacks.
Beauty of Times Square was a mesmerising
experience.
The famous wax museum of Madame
Tussauds was bewitching.

49. 9/11 Memorial reminded us of those who lost their lives many years ago at this very spot
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50. Feeling great atop the 100th floor of the Freedom Tower!
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51. Statue of Liberty, one of the most visible symbols of America’s pledge to
freedom and liberty
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52. Twenty years from now you will
look back more regretfully upon
the things you didn’t do than those
you did. So set free the bowlines,
sail away from safe harbor.
Dream. Explore. Discover.”
- Mark Twain
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53. EDTERRA
MOMENTS

56. There is nothing to writing. All you
do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
- Ernest Hemingway
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57. ABOUT
THE
AUTHORS

58. Hi! I am Aarav Kohli and I study in
Class 8. I like playing PS4 games
like FIFA. Our journey to USA was a
unique and exciting experience. It
compiled education and adventure in
the perfect ratio. We visited Orlando,
Niagara Falls and New York. New
York was a great place and visiting
hot sites like Times Square, Statue of
Liberty, Freedom Tower and Madame
Tussauds were just awesome. I
also liked visiting Universal Studios,
SeaWorld and Disney. I like science a
lot and I was able to learn a lot about
space and astronauts at Kennedy
Space Center. The trip was really
impressive and I hope I get more
opportunities like this in the future.
Hello! My name is Aayra Aggarwal.
My hobbies are singing, dancing and
painting.Accordingtome,mystrength
is that I never give up and biggest
weakness is that I get influenced
very easily. On this trip we visited
Orlando, New York and Niagara Falls.
I learned about their culture, lifestyle,
behaviour and rules. We also explored
Magic Kingdom where we met many
Disney characters performing in the
parade. We also enjoyed visiting Sea
World and Universal Studios. In New
York, we visited Madame Tussauds,
Times Square, Statue of Liberty and
Freedom Tower.
Hi! My name is Abhinay Sachdeva;
I like playing outdoor games like
football and cricket. I am also good in
mathematics and I love the subject. I
had a great experience in the USA as
this trip was a blend of education and
fun in the perfect ratio. My impression
of USA is amazing. In short I am
impressed. I would like to visit USA
again.
Aarav Kohli Aayra Aggarwal Abhinay Sachdeva

59. Hey readers! This is Ananya
Manchanda from Class 8. EdTerra
Edventures, a well-known student
travel company, planned a trip to the
one and only USA for our school.
Each and every moment and every
single experience was just amazing,
from immigration to checking, out
this journey was really memorable.
We visited 3 places namely Orlando,
New York and Niagara Falls. New York
is a wonder city. I would like to visit
USA again. My impression of USA is
amazing. In short, I am impressed.
Hey! I am Ankit Aggarwal and I
study in Class 11 of Lotus Valley
International School. I am an avid
reader, passionate gamer and an
extrovert. Our journey across the
East Coast of the United States was
the complete package with plenty
of adventure. The extremely fun
amusement park in Orlando, the awe-
inspiring tour of NASA, the city tour of
New York taught us many things that
would stay with us forever. This book
allowed us to express all our thoughts
and feelings in a spectacular manner.
All our memories are encapsulated
in this project and I hope you enjoy
reading it.
Hello friends! I am Anurag Arora of
Class 11. I like listening to music and
exploring new places. My dream to
travel to USA was fulfilled in the most
pleasant way by EdTerra Edventures.
I liked visiting Times Square, the
shopping destination for every avid
shopper. I also enjoyed visiting Sea
World which fulfilled my thirst for
thrill and exhilaration as there were
many roller coasters. If I would get a
chance, I would like to visit USA again.
My impression of USA is amazing. In
short, I am impressed.
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Ananya Manchanda Ankit Aggarwal Anurag Arora

60. Hello! My name is Aparna Srivastava.
I really like listening to music,
reading fictional storybooks, singing,
watching movies and playing
badminton. In a common assembly
held in our school, our teachers
announced an exciting trip to USA
organized by EdTerra. In NASA, we
explored many things about the
mysterious space. We also enjoyed
visiting theme parks like Universal
Studios, SeaWorld and Disneyland.
We also went shopping in Florida Mall,
Walmart and Target. The Maid of the
Mist was very beautiful. In New York,
the biggest and most beautiful city
of USA, we visited Freedom Tower,
Madame Tussauds, Times Square
and the Statue of Liberty. It was fun
and an unforgettable experience.
Hi! I am Apurva, a student of Class
11 from Lotus Valley International
School. USA East Coast trip and
visiting NASA has been an amazing
experience. I never thought that an
educational trip could be this fun.
This trip for me has not only been a
learning experience but also the most
fun-filled trip I have ever been on. I am
grateful that I could get this amazing
opportunity to visit USA. We have
made a lot of new memories as well
as new friends who would live in our
hearts forever. My impression of USA
is amazing. In short, I am impressed.
Aparna Srivastava Apurva Shastri
My name is Aryan Dass and I am 13
years old. My hobbies are playing
sports and video games. I am like any
other kid with an interest in English.
I like nature and animals. I take great
interest in music too. When they
announced about the trip to us I was
really excited. I was convinced that
my parents would refuse but one
morning when I saw the form filled
next to my table I was very happy.
My impression of USA is amazing. In
short, I am impressed. That’s all from
my side.
Aryan Dass

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I am Divyam Kapoor, a 13 year old
student of Lotus Valley International
School. This trip organized by EdTerra
Edventures was amazing. Visiting
Niagara Falls was the highlight of my
trip. This trip taught me teamwork,
importance of time and how to
be responsible. My impression of
USA is amazing. Overall, it was a
mesmerizing experience. I am very
happy. In short, I am impressed.
Divyam Kapoor
I am Himansh Agarwal of Lotus Valley
International School and I study in
Class 8. My hobbies include reading,
playing games on PC or XBOX and
playing outdoor sports like football.
I also enjoy participating in sports
activities and going on trips. I was
very excited to visit NASA and it was
way above my expectations. It was a
great learning experience. I learned
about many new things like lifestyle,
culture and varieties of cuisine in
USA. This has been the best trip of
my life. Overall, it was a mesmerizing
experience. I am very happy. In short, I
am impressed.
Hey! I am Kaarmanya Chadha and
I study in Class 9. I like playing
football and playing drums. EdTerra
Edventures, a well-known student
travel company, planned a trip to USA
for my school. When I heard about it I
was really excited to go. We travelled
by Emirates, where we were treated
like kings and served delicious food.
We went to Kennedy Space Centre,
Walmart, Target, Universal Studios,
Disney World, SeaWorld, Niagara Falls
and New York City. I had a lot of fun
with my friends and teachers. The
Americans were very hospitable. I
look forward to travelling again with
EdTerra.
Himansh Agarwal Kaarmanya Chadha

62. My name is Krish Gupta. I am in Class
8. I like to eat pizza and cheesy foods.
I really don’t like losing my stuff. I
enjoyed participating in this trip. I
liked it very much, especially New
York City and SeaWorld. My hobbies
are gaming, reading and writing. My
impression of USA is amazing. Overall,
it was a mesmerizing experience. I am
very happy. In short, I am impressed.
Hey! I am Kushagra Sharma and I
study in Class 11. Our journey across
the East Coast of United States was an
amazing journey. We mainly covered
Orlando, Buffalo and New York and
also visited some magnificent places
like Disney World, Niagara Falls
and Freedom Tower. Though I am a
commerce student, I opted to go to
the East Coast adventure to quench
my thirst for scientific knowledge and
also learn about the new discoveries
and inventions in the field of science.
New York was an electrifying place
which could not be compared to
anywhere else. My overall impression
of USA is great.
Hey! I am Leisha Singh and I study in
Class 8. Huge thanks to EdTerra for
giving me this wonderful opportunity
to witness the beauty of USA. On this
trip, education and adventure were in
a perfect ratio. This trip was extremely
good for a person like me who is
fascinated by science, nature and
adventure. I greatly enjoyed Universal
Studios’ Islands of Adventure, Niagara
Falls and New York. This journey
helped me to expand my horizon. We
did not only visit places but also learnt
a lot about USA and its culture. These
words encapsulate all my memories
of days spent in USA. Creating this
gave me joy. I hope you enjoy reading
it too.
Krish Gupta Kushagra Sharma Leisha Singh

63. Hey! I am Mehar Kaur. I like playing
badminton and listening to music. Our
trip to USA was a very knowledgeable
experience and we all shared some
amazing time with our friends that
will be remembered throughout
our lifetime. My favourite moment
was Times Square. It was like a
dream come true. I could have never
imagined that I would have such an
amazing time. Our teachers were very
supportive and loving throughout the
journey. Though I am a commerce
student, I opted to go for this trip
because of my general interest in
space and to fulfil my wish of visiting
the Big Apple. We visited many places
like Universal Studios, Disney World,
SeaWorld and Niagara Falls. This trip
was a memorable experience.
Hey! I am Nehal Bhargava studying
in Class 8. I was very curious to learn
the culture and traditions of USA. I
was stunned to see the punctuality
and discipline ingrained in the local
people. It felt nice as we interacted
and shared our experience with the
people of America. For me the NASA
trip was the best, as I always had a
soft corner for science and space.
I also got the opportunity to spend
some time with some of the intelligent
people at NASA. The main reason
that I opted to go to the trip was that I
would be able to visit Disney’s Magic
Kingdom. It was my dream to visit it
since I was 5. Creating this piece gave
me joy. Have an enjoyable read.
Hey! I am Nischay Agarwal. I am 13
years old. I study in Lotus Valley
International School, Noida. In my
spare time, I play games on my phone
or sometimes study. My hobbies are
swimming and reading interesting
articles. I am a good leader. I am quite
fond of mathematics. I want to be an
engineer when I grow up and want to
become a rich person. I loved visiting
the Florida Mall, Universal Studios
and Niagara Falls the most. This was
my first school trip and I am very
happy. My overall impression of USA
is great.
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Mehar Kaur Nehal Bhargava Nischay Agarwal

64. Hi! I am Parsva Pratim Jain of Class
8. Our journey across USA was very
exciting. We visited many places like
New York, Niagara Falls, Kennedy
Space Center, Statue of Liberty,
Times Square and Disney World.
We learnt about the history, culture
and traditions of USA. My overall
impression of USA is great and this
trip made me very happy. This trip
taught me teamwork, obedience and
hygiene. I am very happy. In short, I
am impressed.
I am Parth Mansukh, a 13 year old
from New Delhi, studying in Lotus
Valley International School. EdTerra
organized a trip to USA in our school
and I without a doubt requested my
parents to enrol me into this trip. I love
sports, video games and listening to
music. My favourite games are table
tennis and snooker. I am quite fond
of football too. I love technology
specially products from Apple. My
favourite singers are ‘Charlie Puth’
and the members of ‘One Republic’.
This trip taught me adjustment and
teamwork. My overall impression of
United States of America is awesome.
I am very happy. In short, I am
impressed.
Why should reading be limited to
school textbooks? Hey! I am Pragya
Bhattacharya of Grade 11. Our trip to
USA East Coast was a blast. For me,
I think the best part of the trip was
lunch with the astronaut and spending
quality and fun time at Times Square.
We went to Buffalo-Niagara and saw
the Niagara Falls and we also went to
New York City and saw the Statue of
Liberty, Times Square and Freedom
Tower. This journey from school
was my first trip abroad and I must
say that travelling with my friends,
teachers and EdTerra Edventures was
an amazing experience.
Parsva Pratim Jain Parth Mansukh Pragya Bhattacharya

65. Whatever I am writing is not enough
to encompass my experiences on this
journey. I am the first one from my
family to visit USA and everyone in my
family was very excited and so was I.
From the very first day I made new
friends, whether they were seniors or
juniors. I was most worried about the
15 hour flight and how the time would
pass but believe me it felt like 15
minutes. I was very bored for first few
days at ‘NASA’, but after that we were
unstoppable. I’m sure our teachers
must be very tired after taking such
good care of us throughout the
journey. Hats off to all of them but I
will miss all of you, especially Aarushi
Ma’am.
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Priyal Jain
Hey! I am Rakshit Gambhir, studying
in Class 11. This memorable
experience to USA was filled with
visits to places like New York, Niagara
Falls, Kennedy Space Center and
Orlando. In particular my favourite
part of the journey was Universal
Studios as the rides were super
fun. I learnt new things about Orion
program at Kennedy Space Center.
The scenic beauty of Niagara Falls
made the journey even more exciting
and beautiful. It has always been my
dream to go to New York and visit
Times Square. This journey made
my dreams come true. My overall
impression of United States of
America is awesome. I am very happy.
In short, I am impressed.
IamRudrakshChhabraofClass11and
I study in Lotus Valley International
School. I love to play cricket and
spend time with my friends. EdTerra
Edventures planned a very exciting
trip to USA. My favourite places were
Universal Studios, Times Square
and SeaWorld. We had many rides
in Universal Studios and SeaWorld
which were great and sometimes
scary. I did not like Disney World
much. I learned to be independent
and tolerant. I was awestruck to see
the high skyline of New York. It was
the most fun I have ever had with my
friends on a school trip.
Rakshit Gambhir Rudraksh Chhabra

66. I am Rushiil Jindal, a student of class
8. I love playing basketball. EdTerra
Edventures planned a very exciting
trip and I am grateful to be a part of
it. My favourite places were Universal
Studios and Kennedy Space Center.
We also went to New York where
we visited Madam Tussauds and
Times Square. This trip gave me the
confidence to be independent. We
really enjoyed the trip. I would love to
travel again with EdTerra Edventures.
Overall, it was a mesmerizing
experience.
Rushiil Jindal
I am Sahitya Rajeev Jain. I am
studying in Class 8 of Lotus Valley
International School, Noida. Some
of my hobbies are playing volleyball,
cricket and exploring new things
and places. On this USA trip I had a
great experience and I enjoyed the
most in Universal Studios, which was
an amazing amusement park. We
also visited many other places like
SeaWorld, Magic Kingdom, Kennedy
Space Centre, Niagara Falls, Times
Square, and Madame Tussauds.
Overall it was full fun packed trip.
Hey! I am Saina Khanna and I am a
student of Lotus Valley International
School. Our trip to USA was
mesmerizing. We all made some
beautiful memories. New York was
awesome. The variety of clothes and
facilities was served on a platter to us.
Our teachers took care of us so well
that we did not even realize that we
were far away from our family. Riding
the roller coasters was a terrifying
and amazing experience for me. Every
day we learned something new and
enjoyed experiencing new things.
Like every beautiful thing comes to
an end this trip also came to an end.
I will miss each and every memory
attached to this trip.
Sahitya Rajeev Jain Saina Khanna

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Hey! I am Sambhav Soni of Class 11.
There is a lot for me to say about this
trip. It has been a beautiful, tiring and
extraordinary journey. I can surely
say that my favourite moment of the
entire trip was when our bus broke
down. Some teachers were dancing
with students while some of us went
to explore a near by area and came
across a comic book store, which
was my favourite part of the journey.
Other incredible moments include
all rides as well as the memorable
nights where we danced, sang and
played cards. This has been a learning
experience for me. If I ever return to
USA, I would be well aware about its
various rules, customs and culture, all
thanks to EdTerra.
Sambhav Soni
I am Sanjog Singh of Class 8 from
Lotus Valley International School,
Noida. I like to play squash, football,
video games and I also enjoy drawing.
I really loved the way EdTerra
Edventures organized the trip to
USA. It was a thrilling experience
and a challenging trip. Travelling
with my friends made this trip even
more enjoyable. This trip taught me
the significance of being sincere
and disciplined. My impression of
USA is amazing. Overall, it was a
mesmerizing experience. I am very
happy. In short, I am impressed.
I am Sabhye Gupta of Class 8,
studying in Lotus Valley International
School. I like to play badminton and
I also enjoy acting. The trip to USA
was an amazing journey in which
we learned many life values. It was
amazing going to Kennedy Space
Centre and the amusement parks in
Orlando. Niagara Falls was a magical
place and experiencing the mist was
a mesmerizing experience. New York
was a place where we all enjoyed
shopping and we also enjoyed
visiting Times Square. Overall, it was
a mesmerizing experience. I am very
happy. In short, I am impressed.
Sanjog Singh Sabhye Gupta

68. Hi! I am Shagun Kumar and I am a
studentofClass11.Ourjourneyacross
the United States was a mind-blowing
experience filled with happiness and
excitement. The journey was a perfect
blend of education and adventure. We
made the best of our time and enjoyed
to the fullest in just 11 days. We
visited some of the most attractive
places. We started our journey with
the beautiful city of Florida, Orlando.
After Orlando we spent a day in
Niagara and then post Niagara we
had a marvellous time in New York
City. This trip taught me a lot of things
which has made me a better person.
On this journey we created memories
that will last for a lifetime.
Shagun Kumar
My name is Shaurya Verma and I am
a student of Lotus Valley International
School. This trip was educational
and fun. Going to NASA was a great
experience but Disney World and
Universal Studios was amazing. The
thing I loved the most was New York
City. The Big Apple was just like the
movies, absolutely amazing. When
you see the skyscrapers at night, it
just felt right. This trip will be with
me forever because I really enjoyed
talking and interacting with my
schoolmates and others. In short, the
trip was epic.
Hey! I am Shreya Behl and I study
in Class 8. I like playing badminton,
basketball, squash and cricket.
EdTerra Edventures, a really well
known student travel company,
organised a trip to USA for our
school. I was really excited to go
and to learn new things. We went
to many places and my favourite
places were SeaWorld, Niagara Falls
and Universal Studios. On this trip
I made some new friends. EdTerra
did not just make us see places but
also made us learn about USA and
its traditions. We learned about the
lifestyle of an American and their
traditions. My overall impression of
USA is amazing. I am very happy. In
short, I am impressed.
Shaurya Verma Shreya Behl

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Hi! I am Shreya Jain of Class 8,
studying in Lotus Valley International
School. I loved the trip very much.
It was an amazing experience that
combined education and adventure
in the perfect ratio. We visited the
hot spots on the East Coast of the
country which consists of some of
the top cities like New York, Orlando
and Buffalo. I felt really good when
I interacted with new people and
made friends. My impression of
USA is amazing. Overall, it was a
mesmerizing experience. I am very
happy. In short, I am impressed.
Shreya Jain
I am Sparsh Agrawal of Class 8. This
trip was filled with brilliant colours of
United States of America. I enjoyed a
lot and loved the trip. For me, the best
moments were the amusement parks.
Mind blowing rides gave us thrills
like never before. NASA was also
very good. I was very curious about
how astronauts survive in space and
during our lunch with an astronaut we
cleared many of our doubts regarding
space and astronauts. I am hoping for
more trips like this. At last, I will thank
my teachers for giving us support
and taking care of us throughout the
journey.
Sparsh Agrawal
Hi everyone! I am Sanil Mittal. I am
in Class 11, pursuing science stream
and this journey fulfilled my dream
of visiting Kennedy Space Centre. In
addition the various other attractions
were also special and I greatly enjoyed
the trip. I am a National level fencer,
having represented Delhi in various
national competitions, even in senior
category and having stood first in
Delhi state in under-20 category. I also
like to read books, paint and sketch in
my free time. In the end, I would just
like to say that if I ever get a chance
to go back and relive this trip all over
again, I would. Have an enjoyable read
of our experiences and the highlights
of the trip.
Sanil Mittal

70. Hi! My name is Vansh Jain and I am
one of the travellers on the East Coast
adventure to the United States of
America. This trip has been one of the
most wonderful trips I have been on
so far. Moreover, the trip in my opinion
was one of the most well planned
trips organised by the school. This
has been a great learning experience
for me. My overall impression of USA
is amazing. I am very happy. Overall, it
was a mesmerizing experience.
Vansh Jain
Hey! I am Vanshika Kakkar. I enjoy
swimming. Our journey across USA
was a nice experience as it was
a perfect blend of education and
adventure. We visited Orlando, New
York and Niagara Falls. The weather
was mainly hot in Orlando. But it was
a bit cold in New York and Niagara
and if you are planning to visit these
places do carry a jacket with you. Our
visit to Kennedy Space Centre was
also fun and I enjoyed it even though
I don’t enjoy studying science much.
The trip to US was really fun as I learnt
to be more disciplined and punctual.
At last I would like to thank everyone
who made my trip really nice and
enjoyable.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Writing ‘Awesome’ would not have
conveyed the super excitement and
joy that I experienced on this trip. Hi! I
am Vridhi Manchanda from New Delhi.
Although it was my third visit to USA,
my previous two were with parents,
so undoubtedly it was the best. It all
started with arriving at Orlando, where
we visited Disney World, Universal
Studios and SeaWorld, which were
fun as always. But the real star of
the show was NASA, also known as
Kennedy Space Center. It was a mixed
bag of education and entertainment.
In these few days, I have made
memories that will stay with me
forever and will always bring a smile
on my face whenever I will think of
them. Thanks to team EdTerra for
making for making this happen.
Vanshika Kakkar Vridhi Manchanda

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Being a school psychologist, I find
myself constantly learning and
unlearning the various facets of
child psychology. The NASA Space
Adventure was another experience
that has left a mark in the map of
my life journey. The trip made me
experience liberation and limitations
at the same time. Being the youngest
facilitator, I learnt an array of skills
of driving and leading a group, yet at
the same time I felt the child in me
coming alive. It made me understand
that just like this journey, our life is
also about many shades of grey, it is
about letting go of your preconceived
notions, it is about being flexible
because only when you do that can
you absorb the essence of a trip like
this to the fullest.
Arushi Bhatia
My name is Sonal Yadav and I am
a Social Science teacher. I have a
passion for shaping young minds. My
interest is reading biographies and
historybooks.ThisjourneytoUSAwas
another milestone for me to fulfil my
passion to explore new places. I really
enjoyed my stay in Orlando, viewing
its picturesque green meadows,
something very different to the life we
miss in hustle bustle of our day-to-day
city life. Being so close to “The Maid
of the Mist” made me appreciate the
gift of nature and visiting New York
City, rightly said the megacity of the
world; it was something everyone
should experience once in their
lifetime. Along with a recreational
trip, we learnt and experienced about
different cultures that prevail on our
very own earth.
Sonal Yadav

72. Rachna Marwah
Travelling always opens up new
doors, there’s always a chance to
witness a world different from your
own. I am Rachna Marwah. I teach
English at Lotus Valley. Well!! This
journey to the Western World is my
first, and I felt like Alice transported
to Wonderland. The trip has given
me a chance to make long lasting
memories that have immortalized the
adventures, the different monuments
and structures, and the innumerable
anecdotes at strategic places of USA.
I have always been a non-science
student yet the cosmos aroused my
curiosity at NASA and the two days
there were well spent in exploring
the mysteries of the outer space and
takingapeekintothelivesofproficient
astronauts. Then Disney World -- the
Magic Kingdom, in all its splendour,
was alluring. I was wonderstruck by
the colossal structure, the parade
as well as the lightshow. Equally
spell binding was SeaWorld and
Universal Studios. Niagara Falls
is a spectacularly striking sight,
Freedom Tower is awe-inspiring,
memorial of 9/11 is impressive and
magnificent. Each place seemed to
speak out its history. I have created a
kaleidoscope of a colourful repertoire
of memories intertwined beautifully
and everlasting.

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