USA - East Coast Space Adventure 2018

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Sincerely,
Sunitha S. Rao
Principal
(Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad)
At Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad, we believe that there is no substitute for ‘Education Through Action’ and that
exploring people, places, 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, historic and modern marvels of Niagara Falls, Washington, D.C. and New York City. To augment the broader program,
we selected the Young Authors Program, which ensured students’ engagement and immersion. This Student Travel Chronicle is an
outcome of this collaborative and exploratory module that our students partook in along with the students of The Frank Anthony
Public School, New Delhi. 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.
Lastly, we extend a heartfelt thanks to the students, who participated in the program enthusiastically. Our willing learners had an
experimental learning experience and the beautiful memories will remain with them forever. This photo-book would continue to
remind them of the wonderful moments of togetherness in the US! Each parent may feel proud of this publication that will keep
reminding their sons and daughters of their achievement and capabilities, all life long. Happy reading!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
TRAVELLING TO KNOWLEDGE
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 Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad, along with the students of The Frank Anthony Public
School, New Delhi, to Kennedy Space Centre, Orlando, Niagara Falls, Washington, D.C. and New York City. 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 Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad, for their efforts and support which made
this journey of discovery possible, with a special mention of the Principal, Sunitha S. Rao, 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,
Amita Bajaj
Editor - Students Publication

CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Our Journey 10
Kennedy Space Center 18
Amusement Parks 26
New York City 42
EdTerra Moments 50
About the Authors 54
Washington, D.C. &
Niagara Falls 34

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beautiful and worth the entire wait. On the Maid of the Mist, we
went close to the gigantic Niagara Falls and could feel the cold
breeze and tiny water droplets hitting our faces. We clicked a
lot of pictures in our pink “Maid of the Mist” raincoats and got
thoroughly wet in spite of wearing them.
After Niagara, we embarked on a long road trip to the country’s
capital, Washington, D.C. We explored the capital and got to
know about the country’s history through a very interesting
city tour; we visited the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol
Building and Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It was a very
interesting visit.
The last and most exciting visit was New York City. We were
amazed by the crowds, tall skyscrapers and hustle-bustle.
Times Square was amazing. Finally, the beautiful Statue of
Liberty was waiting for us at the end of the trip. Overall, we
had a wonderful experience in USA, and we would be happy to
return and re-live the memories!
We started our journey from Orlando. We went on a tour to
Kennedy Space Center and it was truly amazing. From the
beauty of the rockets to the shopping at Walmart, everything
was just fantastic. During our NASA tour, we visited the Rocket
Garden located in Kennedy Space Center and clicked lots of
pictures with wonderful models of rockets. Then we began our
bus tour which was awesome and we were completely taken in
by the beauty of aerospace science. We saw the Saturn V, the
largest, heaviest and most expensive rocket ever built and felt
overwhelmed. We also had lunch with an astronaut and learnt
various facts about their lives in the outer space.
Two days of our US trip were especially marvellous - when
we went to Disney World and Universal Studios. The roller
coasters there are some of the best in the world. The Hulk
roller coaster was the biggest thriller we have ever been on
and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is rightly called the
best ride at Universal Studios. We saw the beauty of the castles
in Disney World and enjoyed lovely rides. Universal Studios
was like a complete world of Hollywood Movies. We thrilled
ourselves in the amazing rollercoaster rides.
Have you ever wondered how does one of the largest waterfall
in the world look like? And where it is located? It’s the Niagara
Falls which separates USA and Canada. The waterfall was
OUR JOURNEY
Written and photographed by: Amanpreet, Ayush, Bhumika, Drishti, Jasmine & Vanshika
( The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi)

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Our visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center gave us an in-depth understanding of space exploration

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Cocoa beach was so much fun!

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All set for a day of fun at Magic Kingdom

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The Rocket Garden at Kennedy Space Centre was fascinating
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Enjoying near Niagara Falls, a marvel of nature

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The best place to pose is in Magic Kingdom is in front of the
Disney Castle (Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad)
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Cocoa Beach was all about having fun in the sun!

NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Written and photographed by: Anas, Anushka, Bhavana, Darsh, Lakshita, Smaran & Varshitha
was reusable, a vehicle that lifted off like a rocket and landed
like an airplane. It is a legendary spacecraft that has left its
mark on human history. The Kennedy Space Centre bus tour
was an educational experience. The tour takes you through
Cape Canaveral and various launch pads. We also saw the
world’s largest one story building – VAB or Vehicular Assembly
Building.
NASA is the biggest space exploration center on earth. It is a
perfect place of inspiration for those who aspire to become an
astronaut. Every year 1.5 million people visit Kennedy Space
Centre which makes it the one of the most visited places on
Earth. Space is the future of our race and this facility is working
towards making this outlandish and exaggerated dream
turn into a reality. Kennedy Space Centre is a monumental
achievement for our kind and truly embodies their motto,
“Failure Is Not an Option”.
“Exploration is the real essence of the human spirit” – Frank
Borman. The John F. Kennedy Space Center is one of the
centers of National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Since December 1986, Kennedy Space Centre has been NASA’s
primary launch center for human spaceflights. NASA was
started on 29th July 1958 and its main aim was to race with
the Soviet Union for reaching the space.
As we entered, we were greeted by an inspiring quote by the
35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, which
states, “For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the
moon and planets beyond and we have vowed that we shall not
see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of
freedom and peace”.
The IMAX movie truly glorified the beauty of space with its
mesmerising graphics and vivid soundtrack. It showcased
the day to day lives of astronauts and what it’s like to live in
space. The movie also raised the issue of climate change. We
were also given the opportunity to interact with an astronaut,
Winston E. Scott over lunch, who not only shared his journey of
becoming an astronaut but also entertained questions about
his life outside his home planet.
The Atlantis is no ordinary space shuttle and it is the first of
its kind. This space shuttle is designed in such a way that it

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A moment of glory as we stand beside Astronaut Winston E. Scott

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Inspired by the Heroes and Legends of Kennedy Space Center

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The Saturn V rocket is grand indeed!

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VisitingNASA’sKennedySpaceCenterwasadreamcome
true! (Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad)
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We saw the real Atlantis space shuttle

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The Astronaut Hall of Fame told us about various
achievements of astronauts
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NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre motivated us to find out
more about aeronautics and space exploration

WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON, DC
AMUSEMENT PARKS
AMUSEMENT PARKS

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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
city is filled with the craziest parks with rides that are beyond
imagination.’
Disney’s Magic Kingdom was true to its name – truly a magical
kingdom. All the rides there were amazing, each and every
one so different and so thrilling. The Disney parks are full of
rides, restaurants, fun activities, shows, parades and famous
Disney characters. Magic Kingdom is the park for imagination
and childhood stories. Magic Kingdom is the best park of all
the Disney parks. It is divided into areas called Fantasyland,
Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Adventureland and Main Street
USA. We all had a great time with our friends. It was like a
dream come true to be in these amusement parks along with
our friends. We saw a parade and a glorious show of fireworks
that were amazing. It was simply magnificent and one of the
most beautiful things we have seen till now. It was so nice
to see that the fireworks were presented in a very neat and
organized manner. It was the best conclusion to our day at
Magic Kingdom.
The next park we visited was Universal Studios. We were very
excited as we saw so many of our favourite characters and
stars from the shows and movies. We clicked many pictures
and brought back many memories with us. Along with that,
the rides just added to the day’s fun. There was a ride called
‘Incredible Hulk’ named after the comic book superhero
character, the Hulk. This ride had seven inversions throughout
the course of the 3,800-foot long ride. We were very scared but
we enjoyed it a lot.
Wewerereallyimpressedtoseehowwellthingsweremanaged
at both the parks, how meticulously they took care of safety
measures and despite the number of people that visit each day,
they still managed to keep the parks really clean. We hope with
our experiences we have been able to give you a brief idea of
Universal Studios and Disney World and it will help you plan
your visit there.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Written and photographed by: : Aadi, Advika, Asif Ali Mallick, Harineesh, Hari Karthikeya Nicole &
Yogitha (Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad)

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Making memories in Magic Kingdom

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The adventure has just begun at Universal Studios

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Ready for an exciting day at Universal Studios

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Comic characters become real at Universal Studios
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Our spidey senses are tingling for sure!

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Making memories in Magic Kingdom
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Experienced the happiest place on Earth in Disney Castle

KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER
WASHINGTON, D.C. &
NIAGARA FALLS
WASHINGTON, D.C. &
NIAGARA FALLS

We reached Niagara Falls State Park to see this natural wonder
of the world. Soon, we went for the Maid of the Mist. It is a boat
tour of Niagara Falls. We were given pink raincoats to wear
before we boarded the boat. The boat started from a calmer
part of the Niagara River and took us past Bridal Veil Falls and
the American Falls, and then into the dense mist of spray inside
the curve of the Horseshoe Falls. It was a spectacular view. We
wanted to take another ride but then our ferry, the Maid of The
Mist, had sailed away. The exit was through a souvenir shop.
The next day our trip was to Washington, D.C. But, before that
we went to Hershey’s Factory on the outskirts of Buffalo. We
took a tour of the factory and saw how our favourite Hershey’s
products are made. We bought some chocolates for our
families. We then started our trip to Washington, D.C. a 10
hour long drive. We slept mostly through our journey in the
bus. We even played games. It was fun and we soon reached
our destination.
We went on a city tour of Washington, D.C. Washington has
been the Capital of USA since 1790 and is named after George
Washington, the first President of the US, but it was declared
as the Capital of USA by Abraham Lincoln. It is a home of iconic
museums which gives us a deeper understanding of the history
of the country. Being the capital of USA, all the governing
authorities reside here. Hence, we saw the White House and
Capitol Building. We were thrilled to see the White House in
front of us as we have till now seen this iconic building only in
Hollywood movies. Other places we visited were Smithsonian
Air and Space Museum, Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam War
Memorial. The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is a centre
for research into the history and science of aviation, spaceflight
and planetary science. We saw spacecraft Apollo 11 command
module, the Friendship 7 capsule, the Bell X-1 and the Wright
Brothers’ plane. We then went to see the Lincoln Memorial,
an American national monument built to honour the 16th
President of United States of America.
Our overall experience of this journey was remarkable and
unforgettable. We made more friends and shared some
memorable moments every evening. We enjoyed this trip a lot.
WASHINGTON, D.C. & NIAGARA FALLS
Written and photographed by: - Arnav, Atulya, Divyanshu, Harini, Sriraghav, Samhita & Vibhuvan
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Welcome...to the US Capitol
(The Frank Anthony Public School, Delhi Public School, Nacharam - Secunderabad)
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Glimpse of the Air and Space Museum

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The Greek architecture inspired Lincoln Memorial
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Niagara brought a smile to all our faces
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We’re so happy to be at Niagara Falls

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Bridging boundaries literally, the Rainbow bridge connects
USA and Canada (Delhi Public School, Nacharam -
Secunderabad)
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Waiting for an invite into the White House

AMUSEMENT PARKS
AMUSEMENT PARKS
NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY

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After a long bus drive from Washington, D.C., we finally reached
New York City, popularly known as the city that never sleeps. It
is located at the southern tip of the state of New York. The best
thing about the city was the humble and kind hearted people.
The old name of New York was New Amsterdam. As we entered
the famous city, we were amazed by the sheer number 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 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. 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 Central Park was a well planned garden.
The boat race shown in the movie, The Stuart Little, was shot in
the pond in that park. It was the best place for clicking pictures.
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.
The following day, we went to the Statue of Liberty, 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.
ThetourofNewYorkwasanexperiencewealltrulyenjoyed.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 it inspired us all to follow our
dreams.
NEW YORK
Written and photographed by: Anjali, Mokshai, Muskaan, Sai Krupa, Sam, Shaik Asif Ali & Thrishaank

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You don’t need a golden ticket to enter this chocolate factory

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Getting a big bowl of fresh air away from the hectic streets of New York City

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It was a heartening experience at the 9/11 Memorial

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Girls just wanna have sun!
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Lady Liberty stands high above us on Liberty Island

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True to its name, the land of skyscrapers,
New York City
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Times square encapsulates the heart beat
of the people of New York City

EDTERRA MOMENTS
EDTERRA MOMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS

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Aadi
Daftardar
Anjali
Nanubala
Hey! I’m Anjali. I study in Class 9.
I got the chance to visit the United
States of America. We started our
journey from Orlando. Next we went
to Niagara Falls where we spent two
extremely chilly nights.Niagara Falls
was completely opposite to Orlando
in terms of weather conditions. The
Maid of the Mist ride was an amazing
experience. Then we visited the
capital of the country, Washington
D.C.which is named after the former
President, George Washington. The
last place we visited during our trip
was NewYork City.It was completely
different from all the other cities
that we visited. New York is a
dream destination for many people.
Creating this masterpiece gave me
joy.This trip gave me memories that
I will cherish forever.
Hi! I am Aadi Daftardar and I study
in Grade 9 in DPS Nacharam -
Secunderabad. I enjoy reading
books and watching TV. I love
travelling and sharing my ideas with
others. I travelled to USA East Coast
with EdTerra Edventures and it was
fun. We visited the hot spots of the
country, namely, Washington, D.C,
New York and Orlando. Amusement
Parks were wonderful. Universal
Studios had many thrilling rides
like Hulk, Fear Fall and King Kong. I
opted for this tour as it was one of my
dreams to go to NASA. I was always
fascinated by Space and wondered
what lies beyond. It was an amzing
journey and we created memories
for a lifetime.
Advika
Sahithi
Hey! I am Advika Sahithi of Class
9, studying in Delhi Public School
Nacharam - Secunderabad. Music,
books and art are the things I love
to do in my free time. EdTerra
Edventures is a student travel
company which organises trips
for school children. This trip was
one of the best journey’s of my life.
Education and travelling does not
sound much fun but EdTerra made
it more than fun for us. I went on a
trip to the United States of America
where we saw few of the most
important cities of USA namely,
Orlando, Niagara, Washington, D.C.
and New York City. This trip taught
us a lot about the history and culture
of USA. Enjoy reading!

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Arnav
Avuturu
Anushka
Gopisetti
Asif Ali
Shaik
I am Anushka of Class 8 from DPS
Nacharam - Secunderabad. I am
always fascinated to know more
about science and astronauts. I
was really curious to know how the
aeronautical engineers built space
shuttles, rockets and how were they
launch them into space.One day,our
school, along with EdTerra, planned
a trip for us to USA East Coast. I was
very excited when I got a chance
to interact with an astronaut and
I actually enjoyed that a lot. He
answered many of our queries and I
loved the answers he gave.Overall,I
enjoyed this trip a lot.
Who says it takes a green card to
live the life of a New Yorker. Hey!
I am Arnav and I study in Class
8. Our journey across USA was a
unique experience as it compiled
education and adventure in the
perfect ratio. We visited the hot
spots on the east coast of the country
namely, Orlando, Washington D.C.,
NewYork, and Niagara. As I am
interested in technology, I opted for
this trip. This work encapsulates all
my memories which I spent in US.
This is the happiest journey of my
life till now.
Hey! I am Asif Shaik and I study in
Class 10. I like playing football.
EdTerra Edventures planned a trip
to USA for my school. When I first
heard about the trip, I was really
excited to go to US. I am good at
maths and science. I played football
for my school in Grade 9 and 10. I
also feel very privileged to be a part
of this tour as this was an expensive
trip and I am grateful to my parents
and family members to allow me to
be a part of this excursion.

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Asif Ali
Mallick
Atulya Sri
Kruthika
Bhavana
Palakodety
Hey there! I am Bhavana Palakodety
of Class 6. I love reading books
and collecting shells at the beach.
EdTerra Edventures, a well-known
student travel company, planned a
trip to NASA.When I heard about it,
I was very excited to go on the trip.
We travelled by Emirates Airlines,
one of the premium airlines.We went
to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
We also had lunch with an astronaut.
We saw a 3D show. Disney World
and Universal Studios were very
exciting. It was really a wonderful
trip and we had a great time.
Hey folks! I am Asif Ali Mallick,
studying in Class 10. I like sports
especially football. I am a good
speaker and I love making new
friends. I am a social person and I
love interacting with people. I have
a dream to see the world so, when I
heard about this trip, I just grabbed
the opportunity. I think this trip
evolved me into a better person. I
learnt a lot about the history and
culture of the United States. This
trip did not just make us have fun
but also enhanced our world view.
It’s a pleasure writing this. Have an
enjoyable read.
Hey! I am Atulya, studying in Class
6. I like playing hockey. EdTerra
planned a trip to USA for my school.
When I heard about the trip, I was
so excited to visit the US. As soon
as we reached Orlando, we had our
lunch at Cici’s Pizza. Next day, we
visited Kennedy Space Centre. We
saw a garden full of rockets.We also
got a chance to have lunch with an
astronaut. Then we went to Disney
World and enjoyed a lot there. It
was a wonderful journey and we all
enjoyed a lot.

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Diyanshu
Meerjumla
Darsh
N. Shah
Hari
Karthikeya. R
Hey, I am Darsh N. Shah and I study
in Class 12, Delhi Public School,
Nacharam - Secunderabad. Our
journey across the United States
was a unique experience. Being a
commerce student, it was my dream
to visit NASA. NASA has provided
me a bag full of knowledge and
finally I came to know that how
much effort it takes to launch a
satellite. Astronauts spend years in
trainings and dedicate their lives
for space mission. Hence, I would
like to conclude by saying that it
was a dream come true for me when
my school gave me this wonderful
opportunity to visit NASA’s Kennedy
Space Center and I am very grateful
for that.
I am Meerjumla Divyanshu, a 13
year old student living in Telangana.
I play cricket and tennis. My school
tied up with a well-known student
travel company, EdTerra, to set up
excursions to different countries and
places. I opted to go to USA. I was
amazed to see that amazing country.
I was wowed by NASA and its history
and it inspired me to become an
astrophysicist when I grow up. I also
went to Universal Studios which was
a combination of technology and
thrill. The overall trip was a great
experience for me.
Hello! I am Rachamaduga Hari
Karthikeya, a 14 year old student
living in Hyderabad and studying
in Nacharam - Secunderabad. I
love exploring new things. I play
tennis and I like to see movies of
Marvel. I am a good tennis player
and I am a state rank player and my
state ranking is 6. I am quite fond
of biology and I would like to be a
doctor when I grow up. I live every
moment of my life.

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Harineesh
Reddy
Lakshitha
Bandu
Mohammad
Anas Shaik
I am Mohammad Anas, living
in Hyderabad and studying in
Delhi Public School, Nacharam -
Secunderabad. I am 15 years old
and I study in Class 10. Though, I
am not very interested in Science,
yet a place like NASA, one of the
most prestigious Space Exploration
Centre, fascinated me a lot and
compelled me to enrol for this trip.
NASA’s history impressed me a lot
and made this trip more exciting for
me. Other than this, I like playing
table tennis and games on my Xbox.
Hey! I am Harineesh Reddy and I
study in Class 8. I like gaming and
cycling. EdTerra Edventures, a well-
known student travel company,
planned a trip for our school to the
United States of America.When I first
heard about it,I decided to go to USA
and it was a was a very unique trip.
It had the perfect balance of fun and
education. I really liked Universal
Studios, Maid of the Mist and KSC. I
learnt so much about NASA and the
world outside our planet. The things
that I enjoyed the most during the
trip were travelling with my friends
and the Maid of the Mist ride. It was
a memorable trip.
What you are about to read now is
an entirely different world which
is everyone’s dream. It talks about
life beyond Earth’s orbit and the
galaxies far away. Hey! This is
Lakshitha. I am in grade 9 and I love
travelling. It allows me to explore
various places of the world, their
culture, history, food and many
other aspects. This trip was hosted
by our school, DPS Nacharam and
EdTerra. The visit to Kennedy Space
Centre was epic. It introduced me
to an entirely new world including
different celestial bodies, science
behind them and the hard work and
interest that goes into exploring all
these extraordinary things.

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Muskaan
Gupta
Moksha
Nandipati
Nicole
Eliora
Hi everyone! I am Moksha and I
study in Class 6.I like swimming and
playing basketball. When I heard
about this trip to USA, I was very
excited. I told my parents about
this trip and they also permitted
me to go. I was really excited to
visit the United States. It was an 11
day trip. Sohail Sir was our Journey
Mentor. During the trip, we went to
Orlando and stayed there for five
nights. We also went to Niagara
Falls, Washington, D.C. and New
York. Orlando was too hot whereas
the weather in Niagara,Washington,
D.C. and NewYork was chilly.
Hola! I am Muskaan Gupta, a 15
year old studying in Delhi Public
School, Nacharam - Secunderabad.
I love travelling, exploring places
and meeting new people. I had my
term exams before the tour and the
excitement of the trip diverted my
concentration from the exams. I was
very excited to feel the experience
of travelling with friends. The best
part about the New York City is
the Times Square as the place has
tremendous energy and had many
stores and I love shopping. It was a
wonderful experience and travelling
without my parents made me more
responsible and independant.
Hey! I am Nicole, I am 10 years old.
I love to dance and read books.
In Orlando, I enjoyed the most
in Disney World and saw many
cartoon characters dancing at the
Disney Parade. I was delighted to
see my favourite cartoon character,
Mickey Mouse. Cinderella Castle
was very beautiful. We also went to
the Universal Studios and enjoyed
various rides. The best was ‘The
Hulk’ ride. We also went to Jurassic
World. We enjoyed a lot. I also
enjoyed the 3D show of Spiderman.
It was a wonderful journey and we
all had a great time.

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Sai Krupa
Avaneeth. R
Sam
Pranab
Samhita
Surya
My name is Samhita. I am 15
years old. EdTerra gave me the
opportunity to explore USA. It was
a delightful journey. We landed in
Orlando and it became my favourite
place forever.Visiting Disney World
made my childhood dreams come
true. However, Universal Studios
was the best experience. Visiting
the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
was truly enchanting. I have been an
ardent Potter Head since Grade 8.
I also liked NASA’s Kennedy Space
Centre, especially the shuttle launch
experience. Niagara Falls was a
beautiful sight and Washington, D.C.
was very informative. New York was
simply breathtaking. USA taught me
to be more polite and friendly. I will
cherish these memories forever.
Hey! I am K. Sam Pranab and I study
in Class 10. I love playing football.
Who says it takes a Green Card to
live in the United States.Our journey
across the East Coast of United
States was a unique experience as it
compiled education and adventures
in a perfect ratio. We visited the
best places of the country namely,
Washington, D.C, New York, New
Jersey and Niagara. We travelled
to USA with one of the best airlines
in the world, Emirates. EdTerra did
not just make us see places but also
made us learn about its traditions. I
felt very nice when I interacted with
the very friendly people. In short,
I am very impressed. Also, I loved
our visit to the Hershey’s Chocolate
Factory.
Hey! I am Sai Krupa Avaneeth Reddy
and I am 13 years old. I like playing
kabaddi. I was very excited to go
on this trip. We went to Orlando,
New York, Washington, D.C. and
Niagara Falls. The weather was
chilling at most of the places we
visited. We visited many old places
and monuments in USA. I am a good
speaker and a listener too. I want to
become a great kabbadi player and
play for Indian Kabbadi team. I will
do my best to make my country win.
I felt very nice when I interacted
with the very friendly people of
USA. At KSC, I learnt a lot about the
astronauts and their lives in space.

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Sri Harini
Mythili
Smaran
Tumkur Arun
Sriraghav
Karanam
Hey! I am Smaran T.A. I live in
Hyderabad. I study in Grade 8 in
Delhi Public School, Nacharam -
Secunderabad. EdTerra Edventures
is a great student travel company
and they organised a visit for my
school to Orlando,Washington, D.C.,
Buffalo and New York City during
my Dusshera holidays. My hobbies
are swimming, skating and writing
stories and poems. It was a long
journey from Hyderabad to Orlando
but we enjoyed a lot with friends.
We were impressed with the culture
of USA. Overall, my impression
about the trip is amazing. In short, I
enjoyed a lot.
Hello! I am Mythili Upadrasta, a
teenager who loves music and is
fond of travelling. I am kind and
beautiful but little short tempered.
The EdTerra team had organised
a trip to the United States. When I
heard about this, I was very excited
to visit USA with friends. It was a
very unique experience. I really
enjoyed the tour because it offered
both education and fun. Orlando
was hot and humid but the other 3
cities that we visited were cool. As I
am a traveller, I like to explore new
places. This trip taught me a lot of
things. It was a pleasure travelling to
USA with EdTerra Edventures. This
country gave me a lot of memories.
In short,this was a great experience!
I am Raghav and I study in Class 12
in DPS, Nacharam - Secunderabad.
I went on a trip to the United States
which was organised by our school
along with EdTerra. We visited
places like Kennedy Space Centre,
amusement parks and various
historical places in Washington, D.C.
which taught us about the history
of the United States. The places
which I enjoyed the most were the
amusement parks and Niagara Falls
where I could spend some quality
time with my friends, where as
Washington, D.C. and KCS helped
me learn various new things.We also
got to see the White House where
the President of the United States
resides. It has been an amazing
experience as I got to learn many
new things and meet new friends.

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Vibhuvan
Teja Reddy
Thrishaank
Reddy
Varshitha
Venkat Anand
I am Vibhuvan Reddy, I study in
Class 10 and I like to play tennis.Our
school planned a trip to USA and I
was excited to go so I enrolled my
name for it.We first went to Florida;
it was such a beautiful place. I liked
the theme parks there and our visit
to KSC gave us lot of information
about the world outside our planet.
We later went to Niagara Falls. It
was a very cool place. We were all
spellbound with the beauty of Falls.
In Washington, D.C. we saw White
House, Lincoln Memorial, Capital
State Building and Vietnam Veterans
Memorial. In New York, we visited
the Times Square and we we did a
lot of shopping over there. Later,
we visited the Statue of Liberty and
it was a pleasure to watch the Lady
Liberty.
I am Varshitha. I study in Class 10. I
like drawing and singing. It’s always
been a dream to visit NASA and I am
happy that I got an opportunity to
turn my dream into a reality. It was
an amazing experience to visit the
United States. I love animals and I
am really fond of them. This trip has
taught the value of hard work and
patience in life. Thereby, I would
like to say that our visit to KSC was
an amazing experience which I will
never forget in my entire life.
I am Kumbam Thrishaank Reddy. I
am 13 years old. I live in Hyderabad.
I am a student of Delhi Public
School, Nacharam - Secunderabad.
It is a very big school. I love playing
cricket and kabaddi. I am a good
reader. I love French and Social
Studies. I want to become an IPS
officer when I grow up. I have a
dream to do something for my
country. I also enjoy playing games
on mobile, computer and PS4. The
places I liked the most during the
journey were Orlando, Buffalo and
NewYork.

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Yogitha
Sowgandhi
Hey! It’s Yogitha. I study in Grade 11
in DPS, Nacharam - Secunderabad.
One of my favourite things to do,
other than singing and sleeping,
is to travel around the world. In
fact this was my first visit to the
United States. As a kid, I’ve always
dreamt about visiting Disney World
and getting on the scariest roller
coasters at the Universal Studios.
EdTerra fulfilled my desire. I felt
very happy to travel with them and I
hadthebesttimeofmylife.Although
we were thousands of miles away
from our homeland, yet they made
us feel like home by serving one
Indian meal every single day on our
journey. This work encapsulated
all my experiences and I hope you
will enjoy reading it as much as I
enjoyed writing it.

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Daliya
Santhosh
Kiran
Khanna
NASA has always been an enigma.
This excursion was like a dream
come true, thanks to my Principal
and team EdTerra for organising it.
Seeing in movies and then in reality
is a very different experience. Each
city that we visited has its own unique
and distinctive character. NYC, with
its tall skyscrapers, depicted a well
planned architecture,reminding one
of Ann Rand’s book, Fountainhead.
The natural beauty of Niagara Falls
was mesmerising. The culture of the
people, discipline, courteousness
and nationalistic feelings were very
impressive and merits imbibing.The
ethos of the trip was achieved as it
was a revelation on the technological
advancement and knowledge. An
unforgettable experience!
I am Daliya Santhosh,a post graduate
teacher of Chemistry, teaching
Class 11 and 12 for past six years
at DPS, Nacharam - Secunderabad.
This trip was organised by EdTerra
for my school and my participation
as an escort teacher has been
a great turning point in my life.
The 12 day journey to US, along
with my colleagues, my students
and our principal has helped me
in expanding my horizon and to
understand other people better.
I thoroughly enjoyed exploring
different places like Orlando,
Niagara Falls, Washington, D.C. and
New York. I created memories for
a lifetime. I feel that this trip made
me more confident and have helped
me to grow as a person. I thank the
almighty for blessing me with this
trip.
Venkata
Sivareddy
The trip to the United States will
stay in our memories forever. Every
aspect of our trip was taken care of
by the organizers so well that I have
been sharing my experiences with
everyone around. I never thought
that I would visit the places about
which I had only heard of. The most
special moment was listening to
the astronauts at NASA who shared
with us the facts about their space
journeys. The visit to the Disney
World and Universal Studios was
simply awesome. Visiting WDC and
seeing the White House was like a
dream come true. Being in NewYork
was like a cherry on the cake. The
company of our Principal Ma’am,
students and colleagues made every
moment of the trip extra special.
Thank you for this joyful journey!

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