5. Sincerely,
Mrs. Bharti Bhagwani
Principal
GG International School, Pune
AtGGInternationalSchool,Pune,webelievethatthereisnosubstitutefor‘educationthroughaction’andthatexploringplaces,people,
cultures, economic opportunities, and technological advancements through travel, complements and completes the educational
experience. This philosophy matches our endeavour to create responsible global citizens and dynamic leaders by bringing the
knowledge of the world to the classroom as well as encouraging students to go out into the world. These two methods are critical to
create the three pillars of global citizenship based on empathy, understanding, and international collaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed to the USA under a program titled EdTerra’s East Coast Space Adventure.
We chose this program for its focus on providing students useful exposure to space exploration and technology at NASA’s Kennedy
Space Center. They also visited natural and modern marvels of Niagara Falls, Boston, and New York City. To augment the broader
program, we selected the Young Authors Program, which ensured students’ engagement and immersion. This Student Travel Review
is an outcome of this collaborative and exploratory module that our students of GG International School, Pune, along with EuroSchool
Wakad, actively participated in. It captures the entire journey in students’ own words and photographs. It even showcases their
learning from this engaging journey to one of the world’s most advanced nations.
I would also like to recognise the efforts of EdTerra Edventures, a company that is well aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular
goals in addition to the developmental needs of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff, especially their on-journey
educator, the Journey Mentor, and Visa Assistance Services. Their professionalism has resulted in an effortless, safe, and enriching
travel experience for each one of us and for the group. Each parent may feel proud of this publication that will keep reminding their
wards of their achievements and capabilities, lifelong.
Happy reading!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL DESK
FROM THE PRINCIPAL DESK
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7. MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
Sincerely,
Amita Bajaj
Editor - Student Publications
Dear readers,
An educational journey to foreign lands always induces learning and excitement among young and inquisitive students. When the
destination is as diverse as the USA East Coast, one can only imagine the myriad ways in which Indian students would absorb and
construct learning out of the many differences and similarities that mark the cultures and people of India and the USA.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling students to construct knowledge through a meaningful encounter with a
new culture, without diluting their fun and excitement or restricting their wandering, curious minds. EdTerra achieves this through
its Program Development Team (PDT), which comprises both Indian and international experts. The PDT carefully designs culturally
neutral projects that enable students to meaningfully observe, record, and articulate their impressions. These tools are deployed
through a process that encourages teamwork and meaningful discussions besides recording observations through digital means,
all of which is finally synthesised into a media product that showcases the ideas and learning of the students.
This Student Travel Review, ‘USA East Coast Space Adventure’, is one such media product that captures the learning of the students of
GG International School, Pune, on their journey to the Kennedy Space Center, Orlando along with Boston, New York City, and Niagara
Falls. This book serves as a window into the USA and above all, the inspiring world of NASA, especially valuable for those students,
peers, and parents who could not be a part of the program. It showcases the intellectual and creative capacities of the students, the
credit for which is rightfully due to their parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank GG International School, Pune, for their efforts and support, which made this educational
journey possible. We especially thank the Principal, Ms. Sonu Gupta, for guiding us. EdTerra would also like to thank the accompanying
teachers for being so dynamic and enthusiastic. Their energy made our work easy, and more importantly, made for a more memorable
journey for the students. We encourage you to read and relive the learning and adventures of these students through the words and
photographs that follow.
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9. CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Our Journey 10
Kennedy Space Center 18
Amusement Parks 26
Niagara Falls 34
New York City 42
EdTerra Moments 50
About the Authors 54
12. Our journey to the USA started after we reached Orlando, a
beautiful city with perfect weather. Orlando is a vibrant and
exciting city that offers something for everyone. From
world-famous theme parks to cultural attractions, the city has
a lot to offer for both tourists and locals.
We visited Walt Disney World and felt like we were four years
old. The best part was meeting all the Disney characters espe-
cially Mickey Mouse and watching the Disney parade and
fireworks at last. Next day, we visited Universal Studios, where
thrilling rides awaited us. The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Doctor
Doom’s Fearfall, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adven-
ture — all of them were fantastic. We also rode on Jurassic
Park River Adventure, which is a water-based amusement ride.
Next, we went to the Kennedy Space Center and had lunch
with Mr Jerry Ross, an astronaut. We learnt about the lives of
astronauts, their achievements and the sacrifices they had
made in order to pursue such a difficult career. We also learnt
about the successes of NASA over the last few decades. Next,
we went to Cocoa Beach and relaxed there.
From Orlando, we went to Buffalo, where the weather was
super chilly. Niagara Falls was beautiful. Riding on the Maid of
the Mist ferry was spectacular. Then, we travelled to Boston,
where we went to Harvard University and MIT. The vibe there
was unique and all the students seemed motivated.
After this, we went to New York City. Truly, NYC never sleeps.
We went to the famous Central Park and saw Broadway Thea-
tre. We also visited the 9/11 Memorial, Freedom Tower and
many other places. We saw a panoramic view of New York City
from the One World Observatory, which is situated on the
100–102 floors of One World Trade Center.
Overall, it was surely a memorable and a life-changing trip.
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OUR JOURNEY
Written and photographed by: Arjun, Pradyuman, Smiti, Tanush, Ved, & Vedaant (EuroSchool Wakad)
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Amazed to find that MIT campus includes geophysical and astrophysical
observatories, an artificial intelligence laboratory, and a space research centre
(EuroSchool Wakad)
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Moments before entering Walt Disney World — named after the visionary pioneer
of American animation industry (GG International School)
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A visit to the USA’s oldest state park gave an insight on the origin and formation
of Niagara Falls (EuroSchool Wakad)
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Educational journeys can be fun too (GG International
School)
We were excited to see Atlantis, a Space Shuttle
Orbiter that was retired after over 25 years of
ferrying humans and material to space and back
(EuroSchool Wakad)
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It is surprising to see how the Manhattan skyline has
undergone an architectural renaissance over the
last few decades (EuroSchool Wakad)
We were amazed by the architecture of the Rainbow
Bridge, especially the hingeless arch spanning
across Niagara River (GG International School)
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19. NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Written and photographed by: Advika, Kanak, Sachi, Savi, Shital, Tanisha, & Vidhi (GG International
School)
“Exploration is the real essence of the human spirit.”
The John F. Kennedy Space Center is one of the ten National
Aeronautics and Space Administration field centers. It has
been NASA’s primary launch centre for human spaceflight
since 1968. The Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex is a
tribute to the work and hardship of tens of thousands of
people.
We started our journey by meeting the heroes of space and
getting to know about their experiences. The Heroes &
Legends Exhibition consists of a number of exhibits describ-
ing the achievements of NASA astronauts and technicians.
We learnt that Alan Shepard became the first American
citizen to explore space after struggling a lot. We saw a model
spaceship design and a proper spacesuit. We learnt and read
about how spaceships and spacesuits are made. We also sat
in a spaceship. A model launch centre room added to the
spectacle.
At the Kennedy Space Center, we also got the opportunity to
have lunch with an astronaut, Mr Jerry Ross. He told us about
his own personal experience in space, how they used to
exercise in space, how they used to eat, and carry out other
operations. He told us that he had worked with Kalpana
Chawla, the first Indian woman to go into space. Later in the
day, we saw a 3D movie about the history of the International
Space Station and how astronauts live in space.
On the second day, we took a shuttle tour around the gigantic
KSC complex and saw the launch pads, the crawlers, Vehicle
Assembly Building, SpaceX and the Boeing offices. We were
excited to see the Vehicle Assembly Building, which is the
largest single-storey structure in the world. We saw shuttle
launch pads quite closely. We also saw the humongous Saturn
V rocket and we even got to touch a real moon rock. Finally, we
saw Apollo 11, which enabled human landing missions on the
moon. It was an eye-opening experience about the risk and
hardship that goes into exploring space. All in all, our visit to
the Kennedy Space Center was a thrilling experience.
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A visit to the Kennedy Space Center revealed how NASA has pioneered significant
space missions since the mid-20th century (GG International School)
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What’s more exhilarating was understanding that each shuttle launch brings
together years of hard work by hundreds of people to a single moment (GG
International School)
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We learnt about different stages of development
of NASA’s space exploration through exhibits at the
KSC (EuroSchool Wakad)
J F Kennedy provided a vision for reaching the moon
and also the values of freedom and peace as guiding
principles (GG International School)
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The Observatory Deck is the closest one can get to,
for witnessing a rocket launch (GG International
School)
Landed at the Mecca of space science exploration —
the Kennedy Space Center (EuroSchool Wakad)
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AMUSEMENT PARKS
Written and photographed by: Arjun, Kajal, Khushi, Mohar, Prajakta, & Sarthak
(GG International School)
Our trip to Walt Disney World and other amusement parks
was a fun and memorable experience. It is home to four differ-
ent parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and
Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom, the most popular park,
features classic Disney attractions such as Cinderella's Castle,
Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. Epcot is a
celebration of technology, innovation and international
cultures, and Hollywood Studios offers immersive experiences
in the world of movies and television. Animal Kingdom, the
newest park, is dedicated to wildlife conservation and features
exciting animal exhibits and thrilling rides.
We met all the Disney characters and saw the Disney parade
and fireworks. There were many animated characters includ-
ing Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Cinderella and Snow
White. After that, we decided to enjoy the rides. Although the
waiting queues for the rides were very long, we enjoyed
ourselves to the fullest. Then, we went to have our dinner, but
there were no Indian restaurants and finding vegetarian food
seemed like a nightmare. We got lost, asked people about the
directions, then came to the entrance and went back.
Next, we went to Universal Studios, which is divided into two
sections: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Universal Studios Florida features attractions based on popu-
lar movies and television shows, such as Harry Potter, Trans-
formers and The Simpsons. At Universal Studios, we had a lot
of fun because of the roller coaster rides. The Incredible Hulk
Coaster was the scariest and a lot of us were afraid to try it.
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man was another thrilling
ride. Many of us went on rides meant for small children. It was
exciting to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a highlight of Universal
Studios and features two areas: Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade.
We enjoyed rides such as Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey and the Escape from Gringotts. And it was a dream
come true experience to explore Hogwarts Castle and the
Three Broomsticks.
There were a lot of games to play and shows to watch at
Universal Studios. One of them was a live-action show called
Poseidon’s Fury that featured some brilliant special effects.
Overall, our visit to amusement parks was a great experience.
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Excited to enter Universal’s Islands of Adventure and ride its themed
roller-coasters (GG International School)
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Even from the ground, The Incredible Hulk Coaster
ride looked impossibly quick (EuroSchool Wakad)
Live action shows, 4D rides, and roller-coasters
— Universal’s Islands of Adventure had so many
immersive experiences for film aficionados (GG
International School)
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Learning about the business of retail and making
our observations at Walmart (EuroSchool Wakad)
Catching up for a quick click before we head towards
ournextlearningdestination(GGInternationalSchool)
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NIAGARA FALLS
Written and photographed by: Gaurav, Jatin, Jay, Kashish, Monish, Pearl, & Sahil
(GG International School)
Niagara Falls lies on the international border shared by the
USA and Canada. Our visit to Niagara Falls was an amazing
experience. We also got to know that Niagara Falls is actually
a combination of three waterfalls — American Falls, Bridal Veil
Falls and Canadian or Horseshoe Falls. However, the plan to see
the waterfall in extreme weather is not a very good idea.
Niagara Falls is truly a sight to behold. The powerful force of
the water crashing down creates a deafening roar that can be
heard for miles. The mist from the falls can be seen from miles
away and creates a magical and otherworldly atmosphere. The
view of the falls is breathtaking, especially at night when the
falls are illuminated with multicoloured lights.
While some of us enjoyed the cold weather, others did not like
the cold. During our visit, we learnt that this massive waterfall
is a major source of hydroelectric power in both countries. At
Niagara Falls, we went on a ferry ride called the Maid of the
Mist, which was very good. While riding the ferry, we wore
coloured raincoats to prevent ourselves from getting wet from
the spray of mist.
Another way to experience the falls is by taking a walk along
the Niagara Parkway. The parkway offers stunning views of the
falls and is a popular spot for tourists to take photos. Visitors
can also visit Niagara Falls State Park on the American side or
Niagara Falls Park on the Canadian side to explore the natural
beauty of the area.
The scenic beauty of Niagara Falls was magical. All of us stood
with each other and helped everyone. We enjoyed visiting
Niagara Falls a lot.
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A famous tourist spot, the Rainbow Bridge connects the USA with Canada across
Niagara Gorge (EuroSchool Wakad)
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We were amazed to find that Niagara Falls was formed by glacial activity more
than 12,000 years ago (GG International School)
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On our way to the Maid of the Mist, which originated
as a border-crossing ride back in 1846 (GG
International School)
The Maid of the Mist was the perfect example of how
a country could use its natural resources to promote
tourism (EuroSchool Wakad)
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At Niagara Falls State Park, the USA’s oldest state
park, we learnt about the origin and formation of
Niagara Falls (EuroSchool Wakad)
The sheer force of the water gushing below the
Rainbow Bridge powers the hydroelectric stations
that provide electricity to New York and Ontario (GG
International School)
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NEW YORK
Written and photographed by: Advait, Aryaa, Kartikey, Om, Samin, Siddharth, & Shruti
(GG International School)
New York City was our favourite destination and most impor-
tantly, it was quite clean. Although the city looks very busy yet,
everything works smoothly and systematically. Our visit to
Times Square was definitely the highlight of the trip. The
bright lights and big screens were something new for all of us,
and we had an amazing time exploring the area. It was fasci-
nating to see the hustle and bustle of the city at its peak, and
we couldn't help but feel energised by the vibrancy of the
atmosphere.
However, the most poignant moment of our trip was undoubt-
edly the visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The museum
was a heart-wrenching reminder of the tragic events of
September 11, 2001, and the loss and recovery that followed.
It was inspiring to see how the monument was able to repre-
sent the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face
of adversity.
Another highlight of our trip was the visit to the Freedom
Tower, also known as the One World Trade Center. The view of
the city from the tower was nothing short of breathtaking, and
it was incredible to see how far the city has come since the
events of 9/11.
We were also captivated by the Brooklyn Bridge, which is a
true marvel of engineering and design. It was awe-inspiring to
see how this historic landmark has stood the test of time and
continues to attract visitors from all over the world.
Despite the chilly weather, we were able to adjust well to the
climate, and we were thrilled to discover that we could enjoy
some amazing Indian food in the city. The multiculturalism of
New York City was truly remarkable, and it was inspiring to see
how people from different backgrounds and cultures could
come together to create something truly special.
From the bright lights of Times Square to the poignant 9/11
Memorial, we were able to witness the best that this city has to
offer, and we are excited to come back and explore more in the
future.
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Visiting One World Trade Center, a modern architectural marvel that was built in
eight years using $4 billion (GG International School)
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Reflecting about loss and recovery at Ground Zero, the place where the Twin
Towers stood before the attack of 9/11 (EuroSchool Wakad)
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Walking by Times Square in Manhattan, we saw what planned urban spaces can
evolve into (GG International School)
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At UN Headquarters, this is just one side of an
entire queue of 193 flags laid alphabetically from
Afghanistan to Zimbabwe (EuroSchool Wakad)
We were enamoured by the neo-Gothic architectural
style of the Brooklyn Bridge (GG International
School)
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Central Park has architectural spaces such as the
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain that alter everyday
perspectives (EuroSchool Wakad)
We were spellbound to see nearly all of
Manhattan, from West Side Highway to Lower East
Side (GG International School)
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Advait
Shelar
Hello, my name is Advait and I am a
student of GG International School. I
love to draw and read.The trip to the
USA was good. The Americans are
friendly and helpful.We went to New
York, Boston, Niagara Falls, Orlando,
and other exciting places. The USA
is a clean country and traffic is well
managed there.NewYork was a very
different place for me with its busy
streets during the day and the bright
city lights at night. I love different
types of food we tried. Travelling
with friends was the best part. It was
a spectacular trip and I would like to
visit there again.
Arjun
Phalke
Hello,I am Arjun and I study in Class
7, GG International School. Our trip
to the USA was great. Travelling
with friends and road trips made it
special.We went to Orlando,Niagara
Falls,NewYork,and other places.On
our shopping spree, I bought things
for my siblings and parents. Walt
Disney World and Universal Studios
were amazing. I enjoyed the roller-
coaster rides. We had a party at
night too. It was a great experience
and I and I want to thank EdTerra for
arranging this trip.
Advika
Gakhare
Hello, my name is Advika and I
study in Class 8, GG International
School. Our journey to the USA was
fascinating.We went to the Kennedy
space Center, Universal Studios,
Walt Disney World, and other
exciting places. Harvard University
and MIT were particularly good.The
Americans are quite kind, patient,
and follow the rules. The view at
Niagara Falls and the mist from the
waterfall were simply beautiful.This
large waterfall separates the two
countries — the USA and Canada.
New York City left me awestruck.
However, my favourite places were
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios with the thrilling rides. I
learnt to manage time. I want to
thank EdTerra for organising this
trip.
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Aryaa
Nair
Hi, my name is Aryaa and I am a
student of GG International School.
My journey to the USA was a
wonderful experience. I made new
friends and had a wonderful time
with the ones I was travelling with.
We went to many places, although
we were short of time, we enjoyed
thoroughly. The Americans are kind
and friendly. My favourite place
was Orlando and the most exciting
part was the pranks we played. We
also went to Harvard University
and MIT, which was inspiring. The
teachers were kind and supported
us throughout the journey. I want
to thank EdTerra Edventures for
making my dream come true.
Gaurav
Jethwani
Hey guys, I am Gaurav and I study in
Class 10, GG International School. I
love skating. My journey to the USA
was fantastic and adventurous. It
satisfied my curiosity to explore
new places. We went to Orlando,
Niagara City, NYC, and many other
places. Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios were the best
places. The roller-coaster rides
were amazing. The food, culture,
roads, and the general beauty of the
USA were awesome. I want to thank
EdTerra for organising this trip in
such a good manner. Everything
was managed very well. It was an
unforgettable trip.
Jatin
Totlani
Hello, my name is Jatin and I am a
student of GG International School.
I am 15 years old. I love to play
video-games and sing songs. My
journey to the USA was great. I went
to Orlando, Niagara Falls, and New
York. I was particularly excited
to visit Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios. We had a great
time there. We ended up breaking
two wine glasses and an ironing
stand. I loved the Maid of the Mist
ferry ride at Niagara Falls. It felt like
I was in heaven and everything was
magical. I came back with many
pictures and good memories. I want
to thank my school for this trip.
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Kajal
Totlani
Hi guys, I am Kajal and I study in
Class 7,GG International School.My
hobbies are dancing and acting.We
started our journey from Orlando
and went to Niagara City, Boston,
New York City, and many other
places.I loved working on the photo-
book and interacting with people
was interesting. The streets there
were clean and properly managed.
I loved visiting Walt Disney World
and Universal Studios. We were
also excited for our lunch with an
astronaut. This trip has taught me to
be on time and share my things with
others. I want to thank EdTerra for
this educational yet, fun-filled tour.
Kanak
Khushalani
Hey, my name is Kanak and I study
in Class 8, GG International School.
My journey to the USA was fantastic.
Working on the photo-book was
interesting as I had to form certain
questions and interact with other
people. From going to different
cities, sharing rooms, dancing and
singing together, we enjoyed a lot.
What I can never forget is the Maid
of the Mist ferry ride at Niagara
Falls. I am an introvert and this trip
was a roller-coaster ride for me as I
started talking. It has also taught me
not to depend on others.
Jay
Baswani
t
Hey guys, I am Jay and I study in
Class 10, GG International School.
My journey to the United States of
America was amazing. We danced,
sang, pranked people, and had a
lot of fun.We stayed together all the
time. I especially enjoyed at Walt
Disney World and Universal Studios.
One thing this journey taught me
was to manage myself throughout
the trip and I realised how much
work our mothers do at home. The
Kennedy Space Center was inspiring
and we enjoyed the shuttle takeoff
experience. I loved the journey and
want to thank EdTerra for this trip.
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Kartikey
Malviya
Hello, my name is Kartikey and I am
a student of GG International School.
I am 16 years of age. I love gaming
and playing soccer. I am also a
good dancer and have performed
for my school many times. We went
to Orlando, New York, Niagara City,
Boston, and many other places. We
went to Times Square, Walt Disney
World,Universal Studios,and NASA’s
Kennedy Space Center. The USA is
different from our country, the roads
are clean, and traffic is managed
very well. It is a developed country
and the determination of citizens
proves that nothing can stop them.
The Americans are polite and well-
mannered. I want to thank EdTerra
for organising this trip.
Hello,my name is Kashish and I am a
student of GG International School.
I love baking and travelling. My
journey to the USA was amazing. I
loved visiting Walt Disney World,
and Universal Studios. The rides
were so thrilling and exciting. The
Maid of the Mist ferry ride at Niagara
Falls is unforgettable. We brought
many pictures and memories from
there. Learning about NASA’s space
shuttle programme was amazing
and we went for a bus tour of the
Kennedy Space Center.This trip was
like a dream come true for me. It has
taught me to be on time and be self-
dependent. I want to thank EdTerra
for organising this wonderful trip.
Kashish
Totlani
Hello, my name is Khushi and I am a
student of GG International School.
I love to dance and play basketball.
My journey to the USA was a good
experience.Our stay in Orlando was
fantastic. I went on a shopping spree
at Walmart. Walt Disney World, the
character parade, Magic Kingdom,
and the roller-coaster rides at
Universal Studios were so thrilling.
At the Kennedy Space Center, we
had lunch with an astronaut and
gathered information about space
exploration. At Cocoa Beach, we
collected a lot of shells and made
a sand castle. This trip has taught
me to adjust with others and be
punctual. I want to thank EdTerra for
this experience.
Khushi
Sukhija
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Kajal
Totlani
Hi guys, I am Kajal and I study in
Class 7,GG International School.My
hobbies are dancing and acting.We
started our journey from Orlando
and went to Niagara City, Boston,
New York City, and many other
places.I loved working on the photo-
book and interacting with people
was interesting. The streets there
were clean and properly managed.
I loved visiting Walt Disney World
and Universal Studios. We were
also excited for our lunch with an
astronaut. This trip has taught me to
be on time and share my things with
others. I want to thank EdTerra for
this educational yet, fun-filled tour.
Mohar
Poddar
Hello, my name is Mohar and I
study in Class 7, GG International
School. My journey to the USA was
a fun-filled trip. I like to explore new
places and I loved that place. The
places I loved the most were the
amusement parks. I was excited to
see the Disney characters and the
fireworks at Walt Disney World. It
had several zones like Fantasyland,
Tomorrowland, Adventureland, and
Frontierland. At Universal Studios,
we enjoyed all the rides which
were based on the films produced
by Universal Pictures. The most
dangerous ride was The Incredible
Hulk Coaster as it was very big.This
journey has taught me to manage
time and adjust with others.
Hey guys, my name is Monish and
I study in Class 9, GG International
School. My journey to the USA was
an amazing experience. We went
to Orlando, New York, Niagara City,
Boston, and many other places.
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios were exceptionally good. I
enjoyed the Maid of the Mist ferry
ride at Niagara Falls. I learnt to be
punctual. I want to thank EdTerra for
organising this trip and the hotels
where we stayed were very good.
Monish
Totlani
Hello, my name is Om and I am a
student of GG International School.
I am 14 years old. I love dancing
and eating. Recently, I went to the
USA East Coast on a school trip.
We went to Buffalo, Niagara City,
New York, Orlando, and Boston.
Be it food, culture, people, rules,
or environment, the USA is totally
different from India. I learnt to be
patient and punctual. I clicked a lot
of pictures as I love photography.
I loved the information that we
received at the Kennedy Space
Center regarding future space
programmes.I want to thank EdTerra
for organising this journey and the
services provided were good.
Om
Upadhyay
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Pearl
Lalwani
Hello, I am Pearl and I study in
Class 10, GG International School.
I went to the USA with my school
friends and our trip was organised
by EdTerra Edventures. My
favourite places were Walt Disney
World and Universal Studios. The
character parade, fireworks, and the
thrilling roller-coaster rides were
memorable. The beauty of Niagara
Falls was mesmerising and the Maid
of the Mist ferry ride was to die for.
At the Kennedy Space Center, a
field centre of NASA, we gathered a
lot of information regarding space
programmes.We also had lunch with
an astronaut, Mr Jerry Lynn Ross.
This trip has taught me to be patient
and respect our teachers. I had the
best time of my life.
Hello, my name is Prajakta and I am
a student of GG International School.
I love to cook and play basketball.
My trip to the USA East Coast was
memorable and I enjoyed it a lot.
We went to Orlando, Niagara City,
Buffalo, New York, and Boston. It
was beautiful and the company of
my friends made it more enjoyable.
The USA is a very beautiful country
and the people are polite. I learnt to
adjust with others,manage time,and
to travel alone. I want to thank my
school and EdTerra for this trip.
Prajakta
Kank
Hello, I am Sachi and I study in Class
8, GG International School. I am a
fourteen-year-old classical dancer
and I love to play table tennis also.
I have travelled to Switzerland,
the Netherlands, Germany, Paris,
France, Austria, and Brussels.
My recent trip to the USA was an
excellent one. The roads in the USA
are managed very well and people
there are well-mannered. I enjoyed
a lot because I was with my friends.
The food we had was very good and
different from what we get in India.
It has taught me to manage time,
travel on my own, and gain a better
understanding of things. I will never
forget this journey.
Sachi
Digambar
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Sahil
Wadhwani
Hello, my name is Sahil and I am a
student of GG International School.
I went on a trip to the USA and had a
lot of fun there. I especially enjoyed
at Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios. The roller-coaster rides
were the best part of the whole
trip. In addition, the 3D movies at
Universal Studios were amazing
and introduced us to the latest
technology being used. Next, we
visited the Kennedy Space Center, a
NASA field centre, where we learnt
about the space programme and the
space shuttle launch pads. We had
a thepla party, which was fun. This
trip is special to me because I went
along with my friends. I loved the
journey.
Hello, I am Samin and I study in
Class 9, GG International School. I
love playing football and reading.
My trip to the USA was amazing.We
had fun at Universal Studios andWalt
Disney World. The Kennedy Space
Center was exciting and informative
at the same time. The Maid of the
Mist ferry ride at Niagara Falls
was magical. Boston and New York
City had modern architecture and
human-made wonders. I interacted
with a lot of people and made new
friends. Apart from the regular
tour, we enjoyed our hotel stay and
pranked a lot of people. I loved
visiting New York City, especially
Times Square. This was the best trip
of my life.
Samin
Bagwan
Hello, I am Sarthak and I study in
Class 7, GG International School. I
love listening to music and dancing.
I am fond of meeting new people
and going to new places.My journey
to the United States of America was
fantastic. Working on the photo-
book was the most interesting part
of the journey as we got to frame
questions and interact with people.
It also included asking questions at
the Kennedy Space Center. I loved
the educational part of the trip as
we received tonnes of information
at the Kennedy Space Center about
space exploration programmes. We
had fun at the Halloween party. The
amusement parks were especially
enjoyable. I want to thank Edterra
for organising this journey.
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Hello, I am Savi and I study in Class
8, GG International School. I love
to dance and swim. My journey to
the USA was a fantastic learning
experience. It taught me patience,
time management, and teamwork.
We also had fun while travelling, as
we sang and danced a lot. We went
to Universal Studios, Niagara Falls,
Walt Disney World, New York City,
and many other interesting places.
Harvard University and MIT inspired
all the students. I want to thank the
EdTerra team for this excellent
educational tour.
Savi
Digambar
Hello, I am Sheetal and I study in
Class 8, GG International School. I
love reading novels and watching
movies. My journey to the USA
was inspiring and motivational. I
loved going to the Kennedy Space
Center and gathering information
about space programmes. Our
lunch with astronaut, Mr Jerry Ross,
was the best part. There were some
presentations and 3D movies too,
which we enjoyed. The big roller-
coaster rides were thrilling at
Universal Studios. Niagara Falls was
beautiful, especially the Maid of the
Mist ferry ride. The simple sight of
the waterfall was mesmerising. I
learnt to manage time and travel on
my own. I want to thank my school
and EdTerra for organising this trip.
Sheetal
Gupta
Shruti
Bonde
Hello, my name is Shruti and I am a
student of GG International School.
Recently, I went to the USA on a
journey. At first, I did not know a lot
of my group members. When we
reached Orlando, all the students
came together and we had fun with
each other.We went to Orlando,New
York, Niagara Falls, and Boston but
the most exciting part was to see
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios. The Kennedy Space Center
was particularly good as we gained
a lot of information. Our Journey
Mentor, Ms Gunika, supported us
throughout the journey. I learnt to
adjust with others and be punctual.
I shopped a lot. I want to thank
EdTerra for this trip.
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Siddarth
Nambiar
Hello, I am Siddarth and I study in
Class 9,GG International School.We
went to the United States of America
during our Diwali break.We used to
get up at 6 in the morning and fought
a lot over using bathrooms. We
went to Orlando, New York, Boston,
Buffalo, and Niagara City. I was
excited to see the Kennedy Space
Center,Harvard University,MIT,Walt
DisneyWorld,Universal Studios,and
many other places. I enjoyed the
food, a different culture, and made
new friends. I loved getting free wi-
fi everywhere. I enjoyed a lot and I
want to thank EdTerra for organising
this educational tour.
Tanisha
Jethwani
Hello, I am Tanisha and I study in
Class 8, GG International School.
I love dancing and skating. My
journey to the USA East Coast was
a good and different experience.
I met different people and came
to know about their cultures. I was
excited to see Walt Disney World
and Universal Studios in Orlando,
Niagara Falls, New York City, and
other exciting places. The Kennedy
Space Center was particularly good
and we gained a lot of information
on space programmes. I learnt to
manage different things at a time.
Although it was very cold, we
enjoyed a lot. I want to thank my
school and EdTerra for this tour.
Utkarsh
Kank
Hello, my name is Utkarsh and I
study in Class 7, GG International
School. My journey to the USA was
the most memorable experience.
I am thankful to my parents as they
allowed me to be a part of this trip.
I was excited as I travelled with my
friends. Visiting different places,
meeting new people, and getting to
know about a new culture — it was
a fantastic experience. This trip has
taught me to travel alone and be
punctual. I want to thank EdTerra for
organising this trip and managing it
well.
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Vidhi
Bansa
Hi guys, my name is Vidhi and I
am a student of GG International
School.We went on a trip to the USA
East Coast, which was organised
by EdTerra Edventures. First, we
went to Orlando where we visited
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios. The Kennedy Space Center
was amazing as we saw shuttle
launch pads, gained knowledge
about space programmes, and had
a bus tour of the field centre. We
learnt about the latest technologies
being used and how they came into
being. The worst part was to wait in
long queues for two-minute rides.
The Maid of the Mist ferry ride was
awesome at Niagara Falls. This trip
has taught me to be punctual and
responsible.
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Seetha Devi
Ramadas
I am Seetha Devi Ramadas, a Math
teacher and Vice Principal at GG
International School.I have travelled
to most parts of India and the Gulf
region. I am fortunate to be a part of
this journey organised by EdTerra
to the United States of America East
Coast, which included visits to the
Kennedy Space Center besides
Harvard University and MIT in
Boston. This trip was executed well
by our Journey Mentor,Ms Gunika.It
was a hassle-free trip. Eating Indian
meals was the most interesting part
of the journey and it felt like we were
at home. I want to thank EdTerra for
this journey.
We started our journey to the USA.
We were awestruck by the rockets
and shuttle launch pads at the KSC.
The sight and touch of moonrock
stone gave us chills down the spine.
The itinerary was well-planned
and the trip was well-organised.
Our students got inspired when
they visited Harvard University and
MIT. The entertainment part came
from amusement parks where we
enjoyed the thrilling roller-coaster
rides, the knowledge part came
from universities and the KSC, and
our connection with nature came
from a visit to Niagara Falls. I would
like to thank Ms Gunika, our Journey
Mentor, for managing everything
smoothly and our school for giving
us the chance to go on such a
wonderful trip.
Drove
Bhatia
Sukhvinder
Kaur Panesar
Hello, I am Sukhvinder Kaur Panesar
working as Academic Head at GG
International School. I extend my
thanks to the Director,Ms Sonu Gupta
and Principal, Ms Bharti Bhagwani
for giving us such a wonderful
opportunity. The EdTerra team did
an amazing job. The itinerary was
thoughtfully designed. Walt Disney
World was breathtakingly beautiful
and we enjoyed it a lot. At Universal
Studios, we were thrilled to ride the
roller-coasters. At the KSC, we got
to know about space exploration
programmes, and had lunch with an
astronaut, Mr Jerry Ross. Next, we
experienced the extreme beauty of
nature at Niagara Falls. Finally, we
went to Harvard University, MIT, and
New York City. The entire trip was
organised very well.
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Deshmukh
Hello,I am Arjun and I study in Class
6, EuroSchool Wakad. I went on a
school trip to the USA and it was
amazing. I was surprised to see the
Americans, as they are disciplined,
organised, and polite. Nobody is
aggressive and they follow the rules
strictly. We visited famous cities
like Orlando, Boston, New York,
and Niagara Falls. The Empire State
Building,the Kennedy Space Center,
Universal Studios, and all the other
places were phenomenal.We learnt
about NASA’s space programmes.
The rides at Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios were thrilling. We
met all the Disney characters in the
parade. Overall, I enjoyed the tour.
Pradyuman
Narsinghani
Hello, I am Pradyuman and I study in
Class 6, EuroSchool Wakad. I am 11
years old.My journey to the USA was
an amazing experience. In all the
cities,the roads and the environment
are clean. I liked staying at the
Residence Inn by Marriot. We
enjoyed visiting Walt Disney World
and Universal Studios. There were
so many thrilling rides.The Amazing
Adventures of Spider-Man was the
ultimate ride. The scenic beauty of
Niagara Falls is mesmerising and
the Maid of the Mist ferry ride was
wonderful. I was stunned to see the
big buildings of New York City. I
enjoyed this trip a lot.
Smiti
Chandgude
Hey people, I am Smiti and I study
in Class 9, EuroSchool Wakad. I am
fond of travelling and tasting new
food. I finally got the chance to
make my dream come true, which
was visiting the USA. We went to
the USA East Coast. Starting our
journey from Orlando, we went to
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center,Walt
Disney World, Cocoa Beach, and
more. Later, we travelled to Niagara
Falls where we were shocked to see
the natural beauty. I was inspired
after visiting MIT and Harvard
University. This journey taught me
teamwork, patience, and hygiene.
The organisers of the trip, EdTerra
Edventures, inspired me to explore
more.
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Ved
Salve
Hello, my name is Ved and I am
a student of EuroSchool Wakad. I
am 11 years old. I am an excellent
swimmer and I also play guitar.
Recently,I went to the USA East Coast
on a school trip.We went to Orlando,
Buffalo, Boston, and New York City.
The roads are clean and maintained
very well. The Americans are polite
and helpful. I learnt about NASA’s
space programme,American history
of the USA, and met new people.
The most thrilling part of this trip
was riding the roller-coasters at
Universal Studios. I want to thank
EdTerra for organising this trip.
Vedaant
Vekant
Hello,my name isVedaant and I am a
student of EuroSchool Wakad. I love
shopping and going on different
rides. The trip to the USA was
fantastic. It was a great experience
for me as I enjoyed to the fullest,
especially shopping at different
malls.Working on theYoung Authors
Program was fun and interesting. I
was thrilled to see Times Square, the
Freedom Tower, Niagara Falls, and
Universal Studios. I can never forget
travelling with my friends and the
big, scary roller-coaster rides. This
journey has taught me to travel alone
and adapt to different environments
and foods. I want to thank EdTerra
for organising this trip.
Hello,IamTanushandIstudyinClass
7, EuroSchool Wakad. My hobbies
include playing games and reading
books. We started our journey from
Orlando. I love shopping and my
wish was fulfilled when we went on
a shopping spree at Walmart. Going
to Walt Disney World, Universal
Studios, the Kennedy Space Center,
and all other places was memorable.
Our lunch with an astronaut was
the best part giving us information
about space and further exploration
programmes.The Freedom Tower in
NYC and the view of the city from
the top was incredible. The Maid of
the Mist ferry ride at Niagara Falls
refreshed me.It was an unforgettable
journey.
Tanush
Chaturvedi
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Bodke
This is my first year at EuroSchool
Wakad and our trip to the USA
was truly transformational and
informative for the students. With
the help of our Journey Mentor, we
were able to tell students about
science, history, technology, and
art. It was exciting and challenging
for me to visit KSC and have lunch
with an astronaut.The shuttle launch
pads for the rockets were the real
attraction. Our students enjoyed
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios. Harvard University and MIT
were inspiring for all of us.The view
of NYC from the Freedom Tower was
amazing. The Maid of the Mist ferry
ride was also enjoyable. I want to
thank EdTerra Journey Mentor and
school management for the great
experience.
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