Young Authors Program – USA East Coast Space Adventure

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Sincerely,
Ms. Shamita Bhattacharya
Principal
St. Andrews School, Hyderabad
At St. Andrews School, Hyderabad, we believe that there is no substitute for ‘education through action’ and that exploring places,
people, cultures, economic opportunities, and technological advancements through travel, complements and completes the
educational experience. This philosophy matches our endeavour to create responsible global citizens and dynamic leaders by
bringing the knowledge of the world to the classroom as well as encouraging students to go out into the world. These two methods
are critical to create the three pillars of global citizenship based on empathy, understanding, and international collaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed to the USA under a program titled EdTerra’s 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 historic and modern marvels of Washington, D.C., 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 St. Andrews School, Hyderabad, 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’S DESK
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

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 Edventure’, is one such media product that captures the learning of the students
of St. Andrews School, Hyderabad, on their journey to Kennedy Space Center, Orlando along with Boston, Washington, D.C., and New
York City. 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 St. Andrews School, Hyderabad, for their efforts and support which made this educational
journey possible, with a special mention to the Principal, Ms. Shamita Bhattacharya, 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 re-live the learning and adventures of these students
through the words and photographs that follow.

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

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rain. Our tour guide, Mr Kevin gave us a thorough background
of the city and took us to all the amazing places. The hustle
bustle of the city, the busy Times Square, the United Nations
Headquarters, and the Statue of Liberty — all the places were
so fantastic.
Thereafter, we went to Boston, which seemed opposite to
NYC because it was so serene and calm. It was an enriching
experience as we visited Harvard and MIT. Lastly, we went to
the airport to part our ways with that country but we were
delighted that we got this opportunity.
A journey is a travel from one place to another, which takes
patience, planning, hours of moving, and mixed emotions. On
the first day, we landed in Orlando and we were jet lagged and
tired. Our excitement was at its peak when we reached Walt
Disney World. The weather was perfect for an outing. We got
to see all the Disney characters and the rides were amazing.
The next day of our trip was very different as we went to the
Kennedy Space Center, a field centre of NASA. We also had
lunch with an astronaut, Ms Barbara Morgan, which was like
a dream come true. After that, we had the fabulous experience
of going to Universal Studios. We were brave enough to go on
thrilling roller-coaster rides. At the end of the day, we could not
feel our limbs, but we were content with the places we saw and
activities we did.
Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America
is a historic city with several monuments including the iconic
Federal Government’s three buildings, namely The U.S. Capitol
Building, the White House, and the Supreme Court. It is also
a prominent cultural centre due to the presence of several
monuments and museums.
On the first day of our visit to New York City, we went to the One
World Observatory. It was a surreal experience as we stood on
the 102nd floor and got a bird’s eye view of the city. We learnt
that One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the
Western Hemisphere. NYC looked even more beautiful in the
OUR JOURNEY
Written and photographed by: Aashutosh, Abhiram, Adarsh, Aditya, Aishwarya, Ajitesh, Anishka, Esha,
& Kushal

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Amazed to find that MIT campus includes geophysical and astrophysical observatories, an
artificial intelligence laboratory, and a space research centre

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The Observatory Deck is the closest one can get to, for witnessing a rocket launch

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Excitement before amusement — Disney has certainly figured out the business of
entertainment

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We learnt about different stages of development of NASA’s space exploration through
exhibits at the KSC

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We were amazed to see how Universal Studios had created immersive
experiences for film fans

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

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Written and photographed by: Eshaan, Eswar, Goathri, Gongathi, Heeraj, Immanuel, Issac, Kiranmai,
& Krishna
On the second day, we had lunch with a famous astronaut, Ms
Barbara Morgan. She was pleased with our inquisitive nature
as the students asked her many questions. It was indeed a
proud moment for us to meet such a great personality. We
understoodthatastronautshavetofaceanumberofdifficulties
to survive in space. The shuttle launch experience was amazing
and marked a great end to our educational tour.
When we reached Florida, we were excited to visit the Kennedy
Space Center, a field centre of NASA. The Kennedy Space
Center was established in 1962. Since 1968, it has been
NASA’s primary launch centre for spaceflight by humans. It is
situated in a vast area spread on the banks of Banana River.
We were pleasantly surprised to see the bonding of nature
with technology. The astronauts shared their workspace with
about 6,000 species of flora and fauna. Our expectations were
completely different from how it should have been and how
it turned out to be, as we never expected that such a space
facility could coexist with nature.
We saw the whole place on the bus tour and our guide
explained to us everything that we saw. We were astonished
to see the Vehicle Assembly Building, which is the largest
single-storey structure in the world. After the bus tour, we were
mesmerised to see the Rocket Garden. We also visited various
shuttle launch pads and Saturn V Center. We got to know that
Saturn V is the most expensive rocket to be ever built.
Everything reminded us of how much humankind has
progressed and where we have reached from early human
stage to a fully-fledged, advanced civilisation equipped with
modern means of technology. It was interesting to know that
we visited one of the biggest space facilities available.

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J F Kennedy provided a vision for reaching the moon and also the values of
freedom and peace as guiding principles

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The quote on the wall wasn’t just words, it was practical wisdom that guided a space
mission

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Feeling inspired to study the science of propulsion, standing amongst the actual shells
of rockets

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We were excited to see Atlantis, a Space Shuttle Orbiter that was retired after over
30 years of ferrying humans and material to space and back

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Awe-inspired by the architecture of the largest single-storey structure in the world
— Vehicle Assembly Building

WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON, DC
AMUSEMENT PARKS
AMUSEMENT PARKS

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Walt Disney has touched the lives of many dreamers, children,
and adults who grew up in the world of imagination, fantasy,
and dreamland. We feel connected to his dream as we
experienced the theme park ourselves. Walt Disney World is
probably the happiest place on the planet. We started our joy
tour from the ferry ride at Magic Kingdom. There are several
zones inside the theme park. There are different types of shows
and character parades going on every day. The star of the
show, Mickey Mouse, remains the most iconic character even
at the age of 91. His existence invokes the idea that all of these
smaller story worlds are part of something bigger, something
uniquely magical. The ‘Disney parade was the most exciting
and thrilling part of the amusement park. We also enjoyed
watching the spectacular display of fireworks over Cinderella
Castle. It was a day spent well.
Universal Studios in Orlando is another exciting amusement
park, especially because it offers thrilling rides and other
fun activities. We went inside Super Hero Marvel Island to
meet some of our favourite superheroes. The visitors can
also see behind-the-scenes of filming motion pictures by
any production under this banner. The most famous place
of Universal Studios is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
with its popular ride — Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike
Adventure. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is another
exciting roller-coaster ride. The other thing that we enjoyed is
Dr Bruce Banner’s hidden beastly side that dwells within him.
Riding The Incredible Hulk Coaster was so exhilarating.
While Walt Disney World lets you see the yesteryears of
cartoons and Disney characters, on the other hand, Universal
Studios takes you to the advanced world of movie production
and Marvel characters. The Marvel characters fight like a pro
and sense dangers in advance. Overall, we enjoyed visiting
amusement parks a lot. It was like a dream come true for all
students.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Written and photographed by: Manoj, Naysa, Pranaya, Rashi, Ritvik, Rohan, Rohini, Rohith, & Rudra

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Even while waiting to get into Universal Studios, we got a sense of the huge scale
of this undertaking

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Excited to find a larger-than-life logo of Universal Studios, just like in the movies

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After the ferry ride and before roller coaster rides — mounting excitement at the
gates of Magic Kingdom

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How about it? A ferry ride to enter an amusement park — only Disney could come
up with something this innovative

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Inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, the Port of Entry was a
gateway into the world of adventure

WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Curiosity was at its peak when we started from Baltimore to
Washington D.C, one of the most powerful cities of the world
and the capital of the United States of America. It was a long
drive, but it did not rob us from our excitement to visit all the
iconic monuments that we see on the television all the time.
Firstly, we went to the iconic Smithsonian National Air and
Space Museum. We got to know how the astronauts live and
work in space. The most interesting part of our visit was to see
the 1903 Wright Flyer other than all the other exhibits. We
could also see and touch a piece of moonrock at the museum.
Next day, we visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which
was built to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought against
North Korea in order to help South Korea. In Washington,
D.C., we also visited the Lincoln Memorial to learn about the
important role he played in the formation and unification of
the United States.
On our visit to Washington, D.C., we learnt about the legislative
branch of the United States Government. The Federal
Government of the USA has a bicameral legislature. It consists
of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Both the houses are chosen through direct elections. The two
houses are collectively known as the U.S. Congress. There are a
total of 535 voting members with 435 members of the House
of Representatives and 100 Senators. The U.S. Capitol Building
houses the legislative branch, one of the three branches of
the Federal Government. We were excited to see the buildings
from where power is exercised in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Written and photographed by: Salem, Sama, Samantha, Simonell, Sreshta, Sritan, Tanisha, & Venkat

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We were overwhelmed to visit the US Capitol Building, where the House of Representatives
and Senate meet and deliberate national policy

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The White House is an important chapter in American history — it has been known
as the ‘President’s Palace’, the ‘President’s House’, and the ‘Executive Mansion’

The Washington Monument stands for American values of freedom, individualism, and equality
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Passing by US Capitol Building, we learnt about the occurrence of important political
events that have unfolded over the last two centuries

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Feeling awed by the 36 pillars that are 44-feet high and 7-feet wide and represent 36
American states that comprised the USA at the time of Lincoln’s death

AMUSEMENT PARKS
AMUSEMENT PARKS
NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY

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New York City is a popular tourist destination. It is also known
as ‘the city that never sleeps’. When we visited that place, it
upheld its image and name. It is the most populated as well
as the most diverse places in the United States of America.
People belonging to varied religions, races, and ethnicities live
here who speak a number of languages. In 2012, the gross
metropolitan product of the New York metropolitan area was
about $1.3 trillion with a population of nearly 20.3 million.
New York is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn,
Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Some of these five major
areas are divided by rivers and thus connected via a bridge
or a ferry. It is also the first capital city of the USA. New York
City is home to the famous Times Square where thousands
of tourists come all round the year. It is estimated that about
50 million visitors come to Times Square annually. Today, it is
recognised as the global centre for finance, media, arts, and
entertainment. We shopped a lot at Times Square.
The Statue of Liberty National Monument is situated on Liberty
Island in New York Harbour. It represents freedom and the USA
as a nation itself. We also visited the One World Observatory
from where we saw the whole city and many other places
standing on the 100–102 floors. We relaxed at Central Park
and took many pictures. The expensive and glamorous Fifth
Avenue was a sight to behold. For every person who is fond of
shopping, it is a dream destination.
We enjoyed the food that we had in New York. The most
exciting thing was that one Indian meal was included in the
food every day.
NEW YORK
Written and photographed by: Krupa, Michael, Mohana, Omkar, Pruthvi, Sahitya, Shlok, Surya, &
Sudhakara

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Getting a sense of international cooperation looking at the imposing architecture of the
UN Headquarters

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Viewing the towering digital billboards at Times Square made us aware of the economic
vibrancy of New York

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It is surprising to see how the Manhattan skyline has undergone an architectural renaissance
over the last few decades

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Exploring the New York Harbor before reaching Liberty Island to learn the history of
immigration

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Standing by the iconic Statue of Liberty — its crown has seven spikes representing the
world’s seven continents and seven oceans

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Aaditya
Panigrahi
I was waiting for the day when I
would go out of the four walls of the
classroom to learn from the outside
world. Hello, I am Aaditya and I
study in Class 8, St. Andrews School.
I love playing guitar and chess. As
the motto of our school reads ‘Reach
out for knowledge and truth’, we
reached for the knowledge when we
went to see the various places in the
USA. Although I do not want to study
astrophysics or want to become
an astronaut, I could not resist the
information we received at the KSC.
I learnt to be more responsible,
punctual, and work in a team. I
would like to thank EdTerra for this
amazing journey.
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Hello, my name is Aashutosh and I
I love playing and dancing. Our
journey to the USA was a memorable
one. We went to the Kennedy
Space Center, Universal Studios,
Walt Disney World, MIT, and many
other exciting places. The thrilling
roller-coaster rides at amusement
parks and Times Square in NYC
were my favourite destinations. I
learnt to manage time, and become
responsible and patient. I would like
to thank EdTerra for such an amazing
and unforgettable experience.
Aashutosh
Gautam
Hello, my name is Abhiram and
I study in Class 8, St. Andrews
School. I love to play basketball
and listen to music. Recently, I
went to the USA on a school trip. It
was my first international journey
and I was very excited about it.
We went to Walt Disney World, the
Kennedy Space Center, Universal
Studios, Washington, D.C., saw
White House, and many other fun
places. It was exciting to meet an
astronaut and visit monuments of the
capital city. This journey has taught
me to be responsible, live without
parents, their importance, and be
independent. I would like to thank
everyone who has made this journey
possible.
Abhiram
Tubati

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Hello, my name is Adarsh and I am
a student of St. Andrews School. I
am 12 years old. I love doing art
and craft work. I like to travel and
meet new people. My journey to
the USA was amazing. We went to
New York, Boston, Orlando, and
Washington, D.C. All these places
are exceptionally beautiful and
different from India. The roads were
clean and people follow rules very
strictly.I loved working on the photo-
book and asked many questions to
Americans. What I cannot forget is
riding The Incredible Hulk Coaster
and Doctor Doom’s Fearfall at
Universal Studios. I would like to
thank EdTerra as they organised our
journey in a fuss free manner.
Adarsh
Singh
Hello, I am Aishwarya and I study in
Class 12, St. Andrews School. I love
dancing and cooking. I like to visit
new places and learn new things.My
journey to the USA was wonderful. It
is a country of fifty states and we went
to five of them. We went to Orlando,
New York, Washington, D.C., Boston,
and many other places. Each place
was unique, having so much history
and accomplishment behind it. I
learnt to be patient and manage my
time. I would like to thank EdTerra
for organising this educational tour.
Aishwarya
Lakshmi
Ajitesh
Gajabary
Hello, my name is Ajitesh and I am
am 14 years old. I had a lot of fun in
the USA and also gained valuable
information. I went to Orlando,
Washington, D.C., Boston, and New
York. I particularly loved Universal
Studios, Smithsonian National Air
and Space Museum. The USA is
different from India in terms of
cleanliness, public restrooms, and
following rules. Our journey went
smoothly. I would like to thank
EdTerra for organising this trip. It
was a wonderful journey where I
learnt about a different part of the
world.

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Anishka
Vanteddu
Hello, my name is Anishka and I am
a student of St. Andrews School. I am
14 years old. I love watching horror
movies and creating artwork. This
was my first overseas journey and
it was a fantastic experience. The
Americans follow rules strictly and
are well-mannered people.We went
to Orlando, New York, Washington,
D.C., and Boston. I especially
enjoyed visiting Walt Disney World
and shopping. The knowledge that
we gained at the Kennedy Space
Center was amazing. The thrilling
roller-coaster rides at Universal
Studios, the Korean War Memorial,
and other places were beautiful.
I learnt to open up myself to
people, become self-reliant, and
responsible.I would like to thank my
teachers and EdTerra for this trip.
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Eshaan
Yerragunta
Hello, I am Eshaan and I am a
student of St. Andrews School. I
love playing football and gaming.
My journey to the USA was amazing
and filled with fun, music, dance,
and food. We went to New York,
Washington, D.C., Boston, and
Orlando. I personally feel that
the USA deserves the position
that it holds today. The streets are
clean, people follow rules there
by themselves, and they are very
polite. I can hardly forget the tour.
I also learnt to be aware of my
surroundings and the importance
of money. I would like to thank
EdTerra for this fantastic trip.
Esha D.
Kothuri
Hello, my name is Esha and I am a
student of St. Andrews School. I am
14 years old.I like to swim and listen
to music.Recently,I went on a school
trip to the USA and learnt many skills.
We went to Washington, D.C., New
York, Boston, and Orlando. All these
places were exceptionally good.We
went to the Smithsonian National
Air and Space Museum and other
monuments of great importance. I
learnt to become responsible, the
importance of our own country,
and how to manage time. A journey
is best measured in experiences
rather than miles and such was my
experience on this trip. I would like
to thank EdTerra for this trip.

Hello, my name is Mitta and I study
in Class 10, St. Andrews School. My
journey to the USA was amazing.
At first, I felt homesick but once
we reached there, I really enjoyed
each moment. I loved the Kennedy
Space Center, Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, and other
places. At Universal Studios, I
loved the thrilling roller-coaster
rides. I enjoyed it with my friends.
I was awestruck by the shuttle
launch display and our lunch
with an astronaut at the KSC. This
journey has taught me to be patient,
disciplined, and the importance
of elders. I would like to thank
EdTerra for organising this journey.
Harshita
Gongathi
Hello, I am Harshita and I study in
Class 10, St. Andrews School. My
trip to the USA started with standing
in queue patiently followed by
a long plane journey. When we
landed in Orlando, we were
extremely excited and forgot that
we were jet lagged. I loved going
to Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios. The Kennedy Space Center
was amazing as we toured the area
via bus. The Rocket Garden, Saturn
V, and the shuttle launch experience
were unforgettable. The Lincoln
Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building,
and the White House in Washington,
D.C. were wonderful. The food
we ate was super delicious. This
trip has taught me to be patient,
alert, and cooperative. It was an
unforgettable journey.
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Goathri
Mitta
Eswar C.V.
Kothuri
Hello, my name is Eswar and I study
in Class 9, St. Andrews School. I am
an intelligent boy and I love to swim
and play basketball. I also like to
meet new people and learn new
things. Recently, I went to the USA
on a school trip and visited different
cities.We went to Orlando,NewYork,
Washington,D.C.,and Boston.I loved
the food we had there and whilst
travelling through roads, we danced
a lot. All the places are different
from India and the Americans are
polite. It has taught me to manage
time, teamwork, and be aware of our
surroundings. I would like to thank
EdTerra for this trip.

Heeraj
Khushaldasani
Hello, my name is Heeraj and I am a
student of St. Andrews School. I love
to play cricket and prank people. I
went to the USA on a tour, which was
organised by my school with the
help of EdTerra.We went to Orlando,
Washington, D.C., New York, and
Boston.We went to Universal Studios
where I loved the thrilling roller-
coaster rides. The knowledge that
we received at the Kennedy Space
Center was amazing.The roads in the
USA are well-maintained and people
follow traffic rules strictly. All places
were great and this trip inspired me
a lot. I loved the trip because I went
along with my friends.
Immanuel
A. S. Raj
Hello, I am Immanuel and I am a
student of St.Andrews School. I
am 15 years old. I like listening to
music and playing. My journey to
the United States of America was
an amazing learning experience.
We visited the most iconic places
in the USA. We went to Orlando,
Washington, D.C., New York, and
Boston and at all these places, we
received a lot of information. The
space shuttle launch experience at
the KSC was the best. The Rocket
Garden looked spectacular. I
bought a few souvenirs. Moreover,
I loved the Magic Kingdom at Walt
Disney World, the thrilling roller-
coaster rides at Universal Studios,
and the Smithsonian National Air
and Space Museum. It was the best
trip ever.
Issac S.
Immaraju
Hello, I am Issac and I study in
hobbies are reading, writing, and
singing. My journey to the USA was
enjoyable and a great experience.
I loved Walt Disney World and The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter at
Universal Studios. We went to the
Kennedy Space Center and it was
an amazing educational experience.
We had lunch with an astronaut, Ms
Annie, and received information
regarding space programs. She was
sweet and answered everything we
asked patiently. Our bus rides were
awesome as we sang and danced a
lot. I will never forget this trip.
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Hello, I am Krishna and I study
in Class 8, St. Andrews School.
I am a soccer player and I
gather information about space
programmes. I love to travel and my
journey to the USA was incredible.
During our journey, we went to the
KennedySpaceCenter,aNASAfield
centre. I learnt that we need thrust
to send a rocket into space. We had
lunch with an astronaut. We asked
many questions and she answered
them proudly. I was inspired by the
astronaut and pledged to be like
her. We saw huge rockets at the
Rocket Garden. I loved the trip.
Hello, I am Krupa and I study in
Class 12, St. Andrews School. I like
to travel and meet new people. The
journey to the USA was fantastic.
In New York City, we went to the
One World Observatory, Times
Square, the Manhattan Bridge, the
Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park.
We also saw the United Nations
Headquarters in NYC. I loved
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios in Orlando. The Kennedy
Space Center was wonderful and
we gained a lot of information
regarding space exploration.
This journey has taught me to be
responsible and to adapt to different
environments quickly.
Krishna K.
Srinivasan
Kiranmai
Barala
“Life was made for good friends
and great adventures.” Hello, I am
Kiranmai and I study in Class 9,
St. Andrews School. It is travelling
through which we become
adventurers and this is why I said
yes to the USA school trip.I went with
my friends and it was a wonderful
journey. We visited mainly four
places, namely Washington, D.C.,
New York, Orlando, and Boston.
“Curiosity takes humans to the
place where humankind never
dreamt of going into an unknown
world of infinity.” During our trip
to the Kennedy Space Center, we
learnt that humans on earth are just
like a speck of dust as compared to
the vast universe. This journey has
taught me to be independent.
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Michael A.
Raja
Mohana S. R.
Dasari
Kushal
Baid
Hello, I am Kushal and I study in
doing gymnastics and dancing.
Our journey to the USA by EdTerra
Edventures was amazing. We went
to Walt Disney World, Universal
Studios, Times Square, the One
World Observatory, and Central
Park in NYC; the Lincoln Memorial
in Washington, D.C.; and many other
places.We had a lot of fun as we were
with our friends or siblings. I did a
lot of shopping. The Young Authors
Program was a great opportunity
for us to showcase our talents. This
trip has taught me to be responsible,
mature, and manage time. I would
like to thank EdTerra for organising
this wonderful trip.
Hello, I am Miachael and I study in
to play cricket and watch movies.
My journey to the USA was a fun
educational tour. We went to New
York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and
Orlando. I particularly loved Walt
Disney World and Universal Studios.
At the Kennedy Space Center, we
gained a lot of information on space
exploration. The shuttle launch
experience was amazing. We also
had lunch with an astronaut, Ms
Barbara Morgan. The Statue of
Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge in
NewYork City are wonderful. I loved
dancing and spending time with
my friends. I will never forget this
journey.
Hello,I am Mohana Sreyas and I study
in Class 9, St. Andrews School. I love
playing video-games and spending
time with friends. My journey to the
USA was wonderful.We went to Walt
Disney World, Universal Studios, the
Kennedy Space Center, and many
other monuments and places. Our
Journey Mentor, Mr Ranjan, was
polite. He managed the children
with patience. I enjoyed a lot with
my friends and shopped a lot. The
weather in New York was a bit chilly
but still, we enjoyed a lot. I would
like to thank EdTerra for making our
dream of visiting the USA come true.
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Naysa A.
Elesela
Omkar
Chenna
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Hello, my name is Naysa and I study
in Class 9, St. Andrews School. My
journey to the USA was a wonderful
experience. We went to Universal
Studios, Walt Disney World, the
Kennedy Space Center, and many
other fun places. The Incredible
Hulk Coaster ride was the best.
The shuttle launch experience at
the KSC was amazing. Our lunch
with astronaut, Ms Barbara Morgan,
was amazing and she answered
our questions patiently. During this
trip, I learnt to be independent and
work hard. I would like to thank
EdTerra for organising this journey.
They took very good care of all the
students.
Hello, my name is Omkar and I am
was lucky enough to go on the USA
journey with my friends on a school
trip. It fulfilled my hobby of meeting
new people and travelling to new
places. We went to four different
cities — New York, Washington,
D.C., Boston, and Orlando.The roads
are fantastic, people follow traffic
rules strictly, and the Americans
are friendly. Our Journey Mentor,
Mr Ranjan was kind and made us
comfortable. I never felt lonely
during the trip. I learnt to be
responsible and manage my time.
I would like to thank EdTerra for
organising this wonderful trip and
my parents who gave me the chance
to go there.
Pranaya S.
Kukkala
“Travel is the best education
anyone can have”. Hello, my name
is Pranaya and I study in Class 9,
St. Andrews School. My journey to
the USA was a unique and different
experience. I went with my friends
and had a lot of fun. We went to
Universal Studios, Walt Disney
World, the Smithsonian National Air
and Space Museum, and many other
fun places. The thrilling rides at
Universal Studios were amazing.The
Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol
Building, and White House —
everything was mesmerising. This
trip has taught me to travel on my
own, adjust with others, and interact
with people. I would like to thank
my Journey Mentor, school teachers,
and EdTerra for this amazing
experience.

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Rashi
Singh
Rishankh
Punjari
Pruthi K.
Kemisetti
Hello, I am Pruthi and I study in
to make friends and play outdoor
games. My journey to the USA was a
fantastic experience.We visitedWalt
Disney World, Universal Studios,
and the Kennedy Space Center
in Florida; monuments and the
Smithsonian National Air and Space
Museum in Washington, D.C.; Times
Square, Central Park, and the One
World Observatory in New York,
and the. The cities in the USA are
clean and people follow rules very
strictly.This trip has taught me to be
punctual and patient. I would like to
thank EdTerra, my school, and my
teachers for constantly supporting
us throughout the journey.
Hello, my name is Rashi and I study
in Class 9, St. Andrews School. I
love dancing and drawing. My
journey to the USA was an amazing
experience. We went to Boston,
Orlando, Washington, D.C., and
New York City. I loved going to Walt
Disney World and Universal Studios.
The thrilling roller-coaster rides,the
Disney parade, the fireworks in the
end, and the Marvel characters —
everything was wonderful. This trip
has taught me to respect people,
manage my belongings, and be
polite. We danced a lot during our
bus trips. I would like to thank my
school for such an unforgettable trip.
Hello, my name is Rishankh and I
I love playing tennis and travelling. I
was excited to go on the USA journey
along with my friends. We visited
Walt Disney World and Universal
Studios. We saw the White House,
the U.S. Capitol Building, and many
other places. It was exciting to work
on theYoung Authors Program.At the
Kennedy Space Center,we gathered
information about space exploration
programs and the history of the first
human to set foot on the moon. We
also had lunch with an astronaut.
This trip has taught me to manage
myself independently. I would like
to thank EdTerra for providing such
an excellent experience.
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Ritvik K. S.
Tamanamu
Rohan G.
Patha
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Hello, my name is Ritvik and I study
love listening to music and drawing.
My journey to the USA was amazing.
I loved this trip because I went along
with my friends. We kept playing
songs and dancing while travelling.
We went to the Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, Times Square,
the Kennedy Space Center, and
many other places. The Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum was
the best.I loved the food we ate.This
journey has taught me to manage my
time and be patient.I learnt to adjust
with others. I would like to thank
EdTerra for a great experience.
Hello, my name Rohan and I study in
to read books. I am fond of learning
new things and meeting new
people. My journey to the United
States of America was fantastic. I
loved singing and dancing during
the journey. We went to Orlando,
Washington, D.C., Boston, and New
York City. My favourite places
were Walt Disney World, Universal
Studios, the Kennedy Space Center.
We also had lunch with an astronaut.
The shuttle launch experience was
the best. I loved the way Americans
live. I even maintained a diary for
this tour. I learnt how to travel alone,
and manage my time. I would like to
thank EdTerra for this educational
trip.
Rohini
Singh
Hello, my name is Rohini and I study
in Class 12,St.Andrews School.I love
dancing and travelling. My journey
to the USA was the best as I learnt
new things, saw different places,
and met new people.We performed
many tasks and I particularly
enjoyed working on the photo-book.
We went to Universal Studios, the
Kennedy Space Center,Washington,
D.C., and many other places. I loved
at Universal Studios. We interacted
with many people during our tasks.
It has taught me to manage things,to
travel, and to open up with others. I
would like to thank EdTerra for this
amazing educational trip.

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Rohith
Varma
Hello, my name is Rohith and I study
like to learn about new things and
meet new people. My journey to
the USA was a fantastic experience.
I loved singing and dancing while
travelling. Working on the photo-
book was very interesting as we got
a chance to interact with people.
I cannot forget the amusement
parks — Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios. The giant roller-
coaster rides, the Disney parade,
the fireworks, and the hustle-
bustle of both the places attracted
me. This trip has taught me to be
responsible, work in a team, and the
value of friendship. I also learnt to
respect people irrespective of their
occupation. I created memories for
a lifetime.
Rudra
Revoori
Hello, my name is Rudra and I am a
student of St. Andrews School. I love
to sing and play outdoor games.
Recently, I went to the USA on a
school trip and I loved it. I enjoyed
and Jurassic Park River Adventure.
I also enjoyed The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter. At the Kennedy
Space Center, we learnt about space
programs and rockets. The shuttle
launch experience was fantastic. In
Washington, D.C., we saw the U.S.
Capitol Building, the White House,
and the Lincoln Memorial. Harvard
University and MIT were amazing.
We also saw many famous places
in NYC. This trip has taught me to
manage time, maintain discipline,
and observe cleanliness.
Sahitya
Boyyakar
Hello, I am Sahitya and I study in
Class 10, St. Andrews School. I
love listening to music and writing
poems. My journey to the USA
was a completely new experience.
Central Park was the most beautiful
place. I consider NYC as the symbol
of freedom and progress. The city
lights at night were fabulous. We
clicked a lot of pictures. I might
return to this city to live someday.
We also went to Universal Studios,
Walt Disney World, the Lincoln
Memorial, and many other places.
This trip has taught me to spend
money wisely, and the value of
family and my mother’s food. Our
Journey Mentor was kind. I would
like to thank EdTerra for such an
amazing experience.
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Salem D.
Gunti
Sama
Khan
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Hello, I am Salem and I study in
journey to the USA was a fantastic
experience. It helped me to explore
new places. I learnt about rockets
and space programmes at the
Kennedy Space Center. We enjoyed
the roller-coaster rides at Universal
Studios and visiting the One World
Observatory in New York. The
American way of life is good. The
Americans are polite people. I got
to know about a different culture. I
learnt about the value of money and
self-dependence. I made so many
new friends and memories that will
last forever. I would like to travel
more with EdTerra in future.
Hello, I am Sama and I am a student
of St. Andrews School. I love
writing funny stories and clicking
photographs. I always wanted to fly
to some other countries. Recently, I
went to the USA on a school trip and
enjoyed it a lot.We visited Universal
Studios, the Statue of Liberty, the
Korean War Memorial, and many
other places.The Americans helped
us a lot. It was a worthwhile journey.
My favourite place was Universal
Studios and riding on thrilling roller-
coasters. We were lucky to have a
Journey Mentor like Mr Ranjan who
took good care of us. He was patient
and managed children very well.
Samantha D.
Maddela
Hello, I am Samantha and I study in
to learn new things and meet new
people. My journey to the USA was
a fantastic experience. Working
on the Young Authors Program was
the best experience. We interacted
with many people. I liked going to
Walt Disney World and the Kennedy
Space Center.The roads and people
there are different from India. This
journey has taught me to be patient.
I would like to thank EdTerra for
organising the best trip ever.

Shlok
Gangalakurti
Hello, my name is Shlok and I am a
student of St. Andrews School. I like
to travel and meet new people. My
journey to the USA was fantastic.We
went to the Kennedy Space Center,
Universal Studios, and Walt Disney
World. The best part of the trip was
having lunch with an astronaut and
and spending time in Times Square.
This trip has taught me to live without
parents, manage my money, and
be responsible. This was the best
journey I have been on and I would
it.
Hello, I am Simonnel and I study
in Class 12, St. Andrews School. It
was my childhood dream to visit
the Kennedy Space Center and I
was lucky enough to go there on
the school trip to the USA. It was a
once-in-a-lifetime experience. We
learnt about American history and
the way government functions there.
We also went to the Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum,
Universal Studios, Walt Disney
World, and many other places. The
Incredible Hulk Coaster ride was
the best. The weather in each city
was different. We understood the
American culture very well. I would
this trip.
Hello, I am Sreshta and I study in
to read books and listen to music.
Learning while travelling is a great
idea. I am truly grateful that I got
the chance to go on a school trip to
the USA. We learnt about different
cultures, explored new places, and
metnewpeople.OurJourneyMentor,
Mr Ranjan was kind and polite. He
took very good care of every child. I
personally learnt to become patient,
responsible, and respectful. I would
like to thank EdTerra for this trip.
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Simonnel
Billimoria
Sreshta
Panithi

Sritan R.
Gangidi
Sudhakar V.
Videm
Hello, I am Sritan of class 10 from
St. Andrews School. I love playing
cricket.I went to the USA on a recent
school trip and enjoyed a lot. We
went to Orlando, Washington, D.C.,
Boston, and New York. American
people and roads are amazing.
We went to the Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, One World
Observatory, Times Square, and
many other places. The hotels were
maintained very well. We enjoyed
while travelling in buses and road
trips.We ate pizza, burgers, and had
Indian food for dinner. It has taught
me to be responsible, patient, and
manage time wisely. I want to thank
EdTerra Edventures for this trip.
Hello, I am Sudhakar Virajith and I
I love cycling and playing cricket.
My journey to the United States of
America was wonderful. We went
to Walt Disney World, Universal
Studios, the One World Observatory,
Central Park,and many other places.
I particularly liked the Empire State
Building in New York City. Times
Square, which is probably the
world’s busiest pedestrian crossing,
was mesmerising. At the Kennedy
Space Center, we learnt about the
space programs. The U.S. Capitol
Building in Washington, D.C. was
fantastic.This journey has taught me
to be responsible and take care of
others. I would like to thank EdTerra
and our Journey Mentor, Mr Ranjan
for organising this trip.
Surya P.
Pingali
Hello, my name is Surya and I study
in Class 8, St. Andrews School. I love
to read and solve puzzles. I was
one of the lucky students who got
a chance to go on the school trip to
the USA. On our eleven-day trip, we
went to Orlando,Boston,Washington,
D.C., and New York. We visited the
Kennedy Space Center, Universal
Studios, and Walt Disney World. The
discipline of Americans and their
habit of following rules inspired
us. I learnt to be responsible and
respect others. My whole hearted
thanks goes to EdTerra Edventures
and our Journey Mentor, Mr Ranjan
for making our journey pleasant.
Our trip to this beautiful country is
a stepping stone towards our bright
future.
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Tanisha
Pothula
Hello, I am Tanisha and I study in
to travel and meet new people. My
journey to the USA was a fantastic
experience. We went to Orlando,
Washington, D.C., New York City,
and Boston. All these places are
exceptional and different from India.
The Americans are friendly and I
never saw a hint of aggressiveness
in anyone. I loved working on the
photo-book. I cannot forget our
visit to the Kennedy Space Center,
a NASA field centre. We interacted
with many fellow citizens also. This
journey has taught me to travel
without parents.I would like to thank
EdTerra for taking us on a wonderful
trip.
Hello, I am Venkata Suraj and I study
in Class 10,St.Andrews School.I love
to travel and play cricket. Recently, I
went on a school trip to the USA. It
was a fantastic experience.We went
toWashington,D.C.,Boston,Orlando,
and New York.The fun we had in our
rooms, the pranks we played, the
singing and dancing we did during
the bus rides were some of the best
and unforgettable moments.Visiting
the amusement parks were the best
part of the trip. It has taught me to
live life independently, manage my
time, and be responsible. I would
this trip.
Hello, my name is Venkat Manoj and
I am a student of St. Andrews School.
I love playing video-games and
spending time with my friends. I got
the wonderful opportunity of visiting
the United States of America.It was a
great experience as we got to hang
out with our friends and explore
a different country ourselves. We
met many people, interacted with
them, and worked on the photo-
book. We visited a lot of places
like amusement parks, monuments,
and museums and participated in
many recreational activities. It has
taught me to become aware of my
surroundings. Our Journey Mentor,
Mr Ranjan was awesome. I would
like to thank EdTerra for taking us to
such a beautiful place.
Venkata S.
Kolisetti
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Venkat M. K.
Bellamkonda

Esther Aro
Geetha
Madhu
Joshua
I am Esther Aro Geetha, a senior
teacher at St. Andrews School,
Hyderabad. As a teacher, it was
a great experience to be with our
students outside the classroom,
enjoying a different teaching and
learning experience. I extend
my gratitude to our Director
and Principal for giving me this
opportunity. The entire trip was
planned and executed very well by
EdTerra and our Journey Mentor, Mr
Ranjan took very good care of us
and motivated us with positivity and
gentleness. It was a comfortable,
joyful, and an educational trip. The
trip was one-of-its-kind experience
for our students who were exposed
to experiential learning.
I am Madhu Joshua teaching
Economics to senior secondary
classes at St. Andrews School. Our
trip to the USA was enriching,
joyful, and educational. The aspect
of dignity of labour, the sense of
discipline, and equality impressed
me a lot. The success of the trip
is the outcome of the efforts put
together by EdTerra team and
particularly, by our Journey Mentor,
Mr Ranjan. It would not have been
a pleasurable trip without him as
he made the journey comfortable
for everyone and made us feel at
home, far away from home. Finally,
I would like to personally thank my
school management who gave us
this opportunity of a lifetime.
I am Suresh Babu, a Physics
teacher from St. Andrews School.
I am greatly thankful to my school
management for making this trip
possible for all of us. The hospitality
extended by the EdTerra team and
especially, our Journey Mentor, Mr
Ranjan was incredible. His efforts
to make both children and teachers
comfortable were commendable.
Another important aspect was that
our students proactively adjusted
to a different environment, culture,
and ambience.There was significant
coverage of important educational
institutions like MIT and Harvard
University. We also visited New
York, Orlando, and the historical
Washington, D.C. The trip shall
remain in my heart forever.
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Suresh Babu
Mutnuru

Urmi
Mazumdar
I am Urmi Mazumdar, an English
teacher in St. Andrews School.
Firstly, I would like to thank EdTerra
Edventures as they planned
and organised this journey in
a professional and hassle-free
manner. I would also like to thank
my school management who chose
me to accompany children on this
trip. I will always be indebted to
my school for this. This trip was a
successful and fruitful endeavour.
The children not only learnt about
a new country but also their culture.
They learnt to travel alone without
their parents. Finally, it was our
Journey Mentor, Mr Ranjan, who
took great care of students as well as
teachers. EdTerra is a pathfinder to
a new approach through travelling
and exploring the world.
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