The students visited Niagara Falls and had an amazing experience riding on the Maid of the Mist ferry that took them extremely close to the gigantic falls. They were in awe of the deafening sound and feeling of the cold mist on their faces. They learned that Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls and forms an international border between Canada and the United States. The scenic beauty and opportunity to learn more about the falls made their visit truly memorable.

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3. Student Travel Review
Co-authored by students
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4. One’s destination is never a place,
but a new way of seeing things.”
- Henry Miller
“

5. At Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, 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 natural, historical, and modern marvels of Niagara Falls,
Washington, D.C., and New York City. To augment the broader program, we selected the
Young Authors Program, which ensured students’ engagement and immersion. This Student
Travel Review is an outcome of this collaborative and exploratory module that our students
of Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, along with the students of DPS International,
Gurugram, Gurugram, actively participated in. It captures the entire journey in students’ own
words and photographs. It even showcases their learning from this engaging journey to one
of the world’s most advanced nations.
I would also like to recognise the efforts of EdTerra Edventures, a company that is well
aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular goals in addition to the developmental needs
of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff, especially their on-journey
educator, the Journey Mentor, and Visa Assistance Services. Their professionalism has
resulted in an effortless, safe and enriching travel experience for each one of us and for the
group. Each parent may feel proud of this publication that will keep reminding their wards of
their achievements and capabilities, all lifelong.
Happy reading!
Sincerely,
Ms. Namita Anand
Vice-principal
Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Dear reader,
Ms. Namita Anand
Vice-principal
FROM
THE
VICE-PRINCIPAL’S
DESK

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

7. Dear Reader,
Amita Bajaj
Editor,
Students Publication
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, ‘East Coast Space Adventure’, is one such media product that
captures the learning of the students of Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on their journey
to the Kennedy Space Centre, Orlando along with Niagara Falls, 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 Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, for their
efforts and support which made this educational journey possible, with a special mention
to the Vice-principal, Ms. Namita Anand, 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.
Sincerely,
Amita Bajaj
Editor, Students Publication
MESSAGE
FROM
EDTERRA

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

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

10. There’s not a liberal America and a
conservative America - there’s the
United States of America.”
- Barack Obama
“

11. OUR
JOURNEY

12. OUR JOURNEY
Our journey to the USA began with a lot of excitement and
enthusiasm as all of us were very keen to visit this wonderful
country and gain valuable knowledge. When we reached there, the
weather was really pleasant. Even though we were very tired from
long hours of travelling and jet lag, it did not bring our levels of
energy down.
Our spectacular journey began with a visit to one of the busiest
cities in the World, New York. The Statue of Liberty, the One World
Trade Center, and Times Square were simply breathtaking. After
New York, we left for Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA.
In Washington, D.C., we visited the Smithsonian Air and Space
Museum, which blew our minds away. Next, we visited the Capitol
Building, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial. We also saw the White House on our way. Our visit to
the capital gave us in-depth information about the history and
culture of the USA.
Our next stop on the journey was the Niagara Falls. We witnessed
the aesthetic and picturesque view of the Falls up close from our
ferry. Riding on the ferry called Maid of the Mist was extraordinary.
When we went on the Maid of the Mist, we came really close to the
gigantic Niagara Falls. We could feel the cold breeze and tiny water
droplets hitting our faces. It was quite an unbelievable experience.
The final city of our tour was Orlando in Florida. This city gave
us the most versatile experiences ranging from the extremely
enlightening and informative Kennedy Space Center to the most
enjoyable visits to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. It was
a marvellous experience to witness the colourful Disney parade. All
of us were reliving our childhood dream of seeing and meeting our
favourite Disney characters. Some of its rides such as Incredible
Hulk Coaster and Spider-man were really exciting.
The bus tour of Kennedy Space Center, visit to the museums, and
the astronaut training opened our minds to new possibilities. The
one true learning we got from this amazing journey was to live with
no excuses and travel with no regrets. Our heartiest gratitude goes
to EdTerra for giving us this amazing opportunity.
Written and photographed by: Ishan, Manasvini, Ria, Sachi, Shannon, Tanay, Tarang & Yash (Apeejay School, Nerul)

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Inspired by a NASA astronaut towards application of science and value of
preparation (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

14. The current 50-star American flag
was designed by a 17-year-old as a
school project in 1958.
A powerful symbol of representative democracy, the US Capitol is
an astonishing landmark of Neoclassical architecture
(DPS International, Gurugram)
p

15. 15
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 Lin-
coln’s death (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

16. Wonderstruck at the integration of virtual reality with storytelling at the SkyPod Elevator experience
(DPS International, Gurugram )
p

17. We learnt about different stages of development of NASA’s space
exploration through exhibits at KSC (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p
17

18. Mystery creates wonder and
wonder is the basis of man’s
desire to understand.”
- Neil Armstrong
“

19. KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER

20. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
During our 1 hour 45 minutes ride to Kennedy Space Center,
we enjoyed the beautiful landscape of Cape Canaveral area of
Orlando. At Kennedy Space Center, the whole complex was filled
with adventurous rides and knowledgeable information. As we
entered the Kennedy Space Center we were greeted by the Rocket
Garden where actual rockets representing NASA’s Mercury,
Gemini, and Apollo programs are represented. Our first day at
the Kennedy Space Center was mostly spent on the bus tour. We
visited the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center and saw the NASA’s
rocket launch sites as well as the Vehicular Assembly Building,
which the world’s largest single-storey building by volume.
On our second day, we visited the Rocket Garden followed by an
IMAX movie. After the amazing IMAX movie on the progress of
space research, we had an exciting lunch with a NASA astronaut
named John. He told us about his experiences of working on space
shuttle missions. He also told us a few equations used by early
mathematicians to calculate the exact location of planets. He was
very knowledgeable and friendly and answered to our questions
very patiently. Later in the day, we experienced the outer space
while undertaking the Shuttle Launch Simulator ride. We actually
felt the rocket thrust of launching off the planet in a shuttle and we
felt as if we were in space.
On the third day, we went for astronaut training where we
experienced some space procedures followed by actual
astronauts during their training. We were divided into teams
and were assigned missions which we had to complete using
computer simulators. These activities enabled us to understand
as to how the astronauts operate in space and the responsibility
that they carry on their shoulders. This was a very inspiring day
and we learnt a lot.
Written and photographed by: Chaitanaya, Devansh, Ishika, Kapish, Mehar & Shauryamoy (DPS International, Gurugram)

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Ready to explore the science of space exploration at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre
(DPS International, Gurugram)

22. Learning about the Apollo Missions that made it possible for
humans to land on the moon’s surface (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p
“I would say if you have a dream,
follow it. It doesn’t really matter
whether you are a woman or from
India or from wherever.”
- Kalpana Chawla

23. 23
Awe-inspired by the architecture of the largest single-storey structure in the world — Vehicle Assembly
Building (DPS International, Gurugram)

24. A visit to Kennedy Space Center revealed how NASA has pioneered significant
space missions since mid-20th century (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

25. 25
Sparked by a NASA astronaut to consider a career in
space science (DPS International, Gurugram)
p

26. All our dreams can come true - if
we have the courage to pursue them.”
- Walt Disney
“

27. AMUSEMENT
PARKS

28. AMUSEMENT PARKS
When we got to know that we would visit Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios in Orlando, we were really excited. We were
looking forward to meet and click photographs with our adorable
Disney friends besides enjoying several adventurous rides and
roller-coasters. The most fascinating aspect of Walt Disney World
was watching the parade.
The Universal Studios, Florida is a theme park and production
studio located in Orlando. Universal Studios is a huge park
surrounded by a lake. The theme parks inside are: Marvel Super
Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Skull Island: Reign of Kong, Jurassic
Park River Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and
The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing.
In Universal Studios, we enjoyed riding the Incredible Hulk roller-
coaster, Doctor Doom’s Fearfall, The Amazing Adventures of
Spider-Man (5D), and many other rides. Next, we went to the Toon
Lagoon and rode many thrilling water-rides such as Popeye &
Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, and Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls. It
was an extremely thrilling experience. Some of us were initially
scared to experience the rides, but they felt really adventurous
once they rode all of them.
Next, we rode the Skull Island: Reign of Kong, a ride that brought us
face-to-face with King Kong. We could see King Kong fighting and
saving us from dinosaurs or other dangerous creatures inhabiting
the Skull Island. The Jurassic park River Adventure was another
adventurous ride. We ate our lunch at The Burger Digs.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was an interesting feature of
Universal Studios. All Harry Potter fans were really excited to visit a
world full of magical wands and broomsticks. A virtual simulation
ride took us on a fun ride along with Harry Potter and his friends
trying to rescue themselves while fighting a variety of enemies.
Visiting the amusement parks was a thrilling and joyous
experience. The atmosphere of these theme-parks was very
vibrant and dynamic. All the people seemed to enjoy and revel with
excitement which made us happy. Some of the best moments of
our journey were spent at the amusement parks.
Written and photographed by: Aarna, Medha, Rohan, Shaurya & Yash (DPS International, Gurugram)

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Excited to find a larger-than-life logo of Universal Studios, just like
in the movies (DPS International, Gurugram)
p

30. The Disney parade made us feel at home in the company of every
single Disney character that we grew up watching
p
“If you can dream it, you can do
it. Always remember that this
whole thing was started by a
mouse.” - Walt Disney

31. 31
The detailing in the life-sized versions of our favourite film-sets left us speechless
(Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

32. The American culture is built on enterprise and thinking big — Universal Studios
reinforced that understanding (DPS International, Gurugram)
p

33. We learnt how American businesses take great care to place their logos in
various formats (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p
33

34. Getting information from the
internet is like getting a glass of
water from the Niagara Falls.”
- Arthur C. Clarke
“

35. NIAGARA FALLS

36. NIAGARA FALLS
The day could not start any better as we boarded the bus exactly
on time to experience the beautiful ‘Queen of Falls’. On our way
to one of the world’s greatest waterfall, we saw the Niagara River
calmly carrying water. Watching the water fall from a certain
height that flows at a rapid speed was a breathtaking sight. After
we got off the bus, we made our way towards the ferry, The Maid
of the Mist. The name itself had a royal touch to it.
We got our blue raincoats or ponchos as they are called, before
boarding the ferry. We could see different species of birds flying
over the waterfall. All of us were amazed to look at the seagulls
and ducks. We were surprised to see that some people were
wearing red ponchos too. Later, we realised that the American side
gives blue ponchos but the ponchos given on the Canadian side
are red in colour. While riding the ferry, the loud and thunderous
sound of the water falling from the top was deafening. When we
felt the cold spray of mist on our faces, it seemed simply fantastic.
Many of us clicked photographs to capture the mist until it was
time to put our cameras away and prevent them from getting wet.
After the ferry-ride, we clicked many pictures from the observatory
deck in order to capture the beauty of the Niagara Falls from a
distance. The scenic beauty out there was captivating. We then
bought souvenirs from the gift-shop for our loved ones.
When we visited Niagara Falls, we learnt that it is a combination
of three waterfalls, namely American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and
Horseshoe Falls. The waterfall forms an international border
between Canada and the United States of America.
Our visit to Niagara Falls was enjoyable and knowledgeable at
the same time. We felt really happy that we got an opportunity to
visit this beautiful creation of nature along with our teachers and
friends. The overall experience cannot be expressed in words. It
was simply mesmerising. The view of the Niagara Falls was so
extraordinary that we would always remember such an amazing
experience.
Written and photographed by: Aarush, Aarya, Adwita, Mrunmayi, Pauravi, Ram, Shubham & Shivam (Apeejay School, Nerul)

37. 37
Impressed by the sheer force of nature and volume of
water on display at Niagara (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

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

39. 39
Finally, we join the ranks of 30 million travellers who visit
Niagara Falls every year (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

40. From the Observation Tower, we could view all the three Niagara Falls, including the
American Falls (DPS International, Gurugram)
p

41. 41
Climbing a few stairs up to the Crow’s Nest at Observation Tower, we experienced
blasts of spray mist from Niagara Falls (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

42. - Tom Wolfe
One belongs to New York instantly,
one belongs to it as much as in five
minutes as in five years.”
“

43. NEW YORK CITY

44. NEW YORK CITY
The famous New York City is located on the east coast of the
United States of America, in the state of New York. It has five
boroughs which are Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and
Staten Island. The city of New York is home to approximately eight
million people. The world recognises the New York City as a tourist
destination.
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York. The
Statue of Liberty was gifted by France to the USA in 1866. It was
initially brown in colour but with time the oxidation reaction on the
copper exterior changed its colour to teal. The Lady Liberty holds
a book which is labelled as the American Constitution and on the
right hand, she holds a torch representing ‘Liberty, Enlightening
the World’.
During the city tour, we visited the Empire State Building, Brooklyn
Bridge, Freedom Tower, 9/11 Memorial, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
The Empire State Building is located in midtown Manhattan. Its
height is 1454 feet, and when it was completed in 1931, it was
become as the tallest building in the world. It was designed by
Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon.
The St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a decorated Neo-Gothic style
Roman Catholic Church. Its cornerstone was laid in 1858 and it
is a prominent landmark of the city today of the city. The Brooklyn
Bridge is another marvel. The Brooklyn Bridge is located in
New York City, which connects the boroughs of Manhattan and
Brooklyn.
Times Square is one of the main tourist attractions of New York.
Times Square is filled with billboards that display advertisements
and news. It is a delight for the eyes to watch the bright and flashy
billboards. Times Square is an eye-catching destination. We also
saw a statue of Francis Patrick Duffy who was also called Father
Duffy. His contribution as a soldier and a priest makes him a
significant personality.
We also visited the One World Trade Center that is also known
as the Freedom Tower. It was built after the 9/11 attack on the
Twin Towers. There is also a 9/11 Memorial constructed to
commemorate the people who lost their lives during this horrible
tragedy.
Written and photographed by: Bharat, Jahnavi, Krish, Pritha,Vansh & Yashvi (DPS International, Gurugram)

45. 45
Enjoying the unobstructed view of Midtown’s huge skyscrapers
(DPS International, Gurugram)
p

46. Captivated by one of the tallest metal structures that survives
600 bolts of lightning every year (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p
New York city is home to 8.4
million people distributed over
a land area of 305 square miles.

47. 47
Reflecting about loss and recovery at Ground Zero, the place where the Twin Towers
stood before the attack of 9/11 (DPS International, Gurugram)
p

48. Fascinated by the amazing city views from the Observatory at One World Trade Center that
houses 78 floors of office spaces (Apeejay School, Nerul)
p

49. 49
Visiting the Times Square gave us a glimpse of New York’s theatre and performing arts scene
(DPS International, Gurugram)
p

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

51. EDTERRA
MOMENTS

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

55. ABOUT
THE
AUTHORS

56. Hi, I am Aarush and I study in Class 7.
My journey to the USA was a fantastic
experience as it complemented
my hobby of exploring new places,
learning new facts, and meeting
new people. We also played many
games and wore the traditional
American dresses. I dressed up as an
American cowboy. We clicked many
pictures and captured each and every
moment. I would like to thank EdTerra
for making this trip a success.
Hello, I am Aarya from Apeejay School,
Nerul. I am 14 years old. I really like
playing volleyball and painting. I had
an amazing trip to the USA with my
school friends. It was the first time
travelling alone, without my parents.
I learnt to manage time, engage in
teamwork and take care of myself.
I really liked Kennedy Space Center
and the Niagara Falls. The NASA
experience was amazing. Greeting
and interacting with other people
was a new quality that I learnt. I had
a lot of fun at Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios and I also shopped
a lot. The visit to Kennedy Space
Center made me more interested in
space technology. I want to thank
EdTerra for organising this trip.
Hi, my name is Adwita Singh. I study
in Class 9, in Apeejay School, Nerul,
Maharashtra. I had an excellent
experience during my visit to the USA
East Coast with some of my closest
friends. The trip couldn’t have started
on a better note. I learnt to manage my
time and became a better traveller. All
the destinations on this trip exceeded
my expectations. The beauty and
the atmosphere of the USA just took
my breath away. I really want to visit
the USA again. All the people we met
during this trip were very kind. The
moments I spent with my friends were
filled with excitement, innocence, and
loads of fun.
Aarush Shetty Aarya A. Ghavle Adwita Singh

57. 57
Hello, my name is Ishan and I am 13
years old. I love to play drums and I
have performed in many shows. My
favourite soccer player is Cristiano
Ronaldo. I visited the USA on a journey
with EdTerra. We went to the cities of
New York, Washington, D.C., Niagara
Falls, and Orlando. The environment of
USA was really different from that of
India. The roads were well maintained
and the surroundings were very clean.
The security was very tight at most
tourist destinations. I really loved this
trip to the USA which was conducted
by EdTerra Edventures.
Hi, I am Manasvini and I study in
Class 9, Apeejay School, Nerul. I
recently went on a trip to the east
coast of the USA with EdTerra. During
this trip, I gained a lot of knowledge
at the Kennedy Space Center. I had a
lot of fun in New York, specially at the
Times Square. My favourite places
were Niagara Falls and Universal
Studios. The White House, One
World Trade Center, and the Capitol
Building were amazing.The people
were very kind and polite. EdTerra
organised the trip very efficiently and
it was managed very well. Our journey
mentor was very friendly. I would like
to thank EdTerra Team for such a
great trip.
Hello, I am Mrunmayi Khedkar and
I study in Class 9. I am 13 years
old and I like to read books of all
genres such as fiction, non-fiction,
biographies, and autobiographies. I
am also an artist and I like to sketch.
This journey to the USA has been one
of the most fantastic journeys I have
ever been on. I really enjoyed this
trip because I went with my friends.
On this trip I learnt the importance
of greeting and interacting with
others. Communication and social
interaction are important. The places
that I visited were full of greenery and
were very clean. Also, writing for the
Young Authors Program made me a
better observer.
Ishan M. Mishra Manasvini S. Mrunmayi Khedkar

58. Hello, I am Pauravi Mhapankar and
I study in Class 9, Apeejay School,
Nerul. Being a part of this trip to the
USA was indeed mesmerising. It
helped me nurture my qualities and
hobbies. My hobbies include playing
sports and painting. On this journey
of exploring different places, I got
to understand that the world isn’t
limited to where we live. The food was
delicious. The cities that we visited
were clean and the weather was
pleasant. Our interactions with the
people were priceless. Kennedy Space
Center was a fascinating experience.
I actually never thought that I would
get the opportunity to eat lunch with
an astronaut. Last but not the least,
I would like to express my gratitude
and thank EdTerra for organising such
an amazing trip.
Pauravi Mhapankar
Hi, I am Ramkrishna I study in Class
9. My journey to the USA was a
fantastic experience because it
complemented my hobby of learning
new things and meeting new people.
During this journey, I had a lot of fun.
Working on the photo-book was very
interesting because we had to form
questions and interact with different
people to get the answers. I became
very independent. What I can never
forget about this trip was the visit to
Niagara Falls. The experience of going
near the waterfall was fantastic. This
journey taught me how to be a good
traveller.
Ramkrishna
Hi, I am Ria and I study in Class 9,
Apeejay School, Nerul. My journey
to the USA was a very memorable
experience. In the USA, we travelled
to many places such as New York,
Washington D.C., Niagara Falls,
and Orlando. In New York, I enjoyed
Times Square because it symbolised
development and technology. In
Washington, D.C., we went for a
beautiful city tour. Niagara Falls
was the best place on the itinerary. I
enjoyed the ambience there. Visiting
Orlando was a lot of fun. There, we
went to Walt Disney World, Kennedy
Space Center, and many other places.
This was my first international
educational trip with my friends. I will
never forget this spectacular journey.
Ria Rangwani

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Hi, I am Sachi Vyas and I study in
Class 12, Apeejay School, Nerul. My
journey with EdTerra to the USA was
truly spectacular. The events and
experiences of this trip will forever be
engraved in my memory. We visited
the most beautiful and interesting
places on the East coast such as
Niagara Falls, Capitol Building, and
White House. The most interesting
of all was the Kennedy Space Center.
This journey was a wholesome
experience for me because besides
travelling it taught me many skills
such as being independent and taking
care of myself. The complete credit
of this enjoyable experience goes to
EdTerra and I am grateful to them.
Hi, I am Shannon Rosario and I study
in Class 9, Apeejay School, Nerul. The
journey to the USA was amazing as
we got to learn so many new things
and meet new people. The places
there are quite different from India.
The cities are clean and the weather
is pleasant. In total, we visited four
places, namely Washington, D.C., New
York, Niagara Falls, and Orlando. I
will always remember this beautiful
journey and the fun that I had with
my friends. My best experience was
riding on the Maid of the Mist ferry
and the Falls were very beautiful. We
also saw a pretty rainbow there.
Hi, I am Shivam Vaishy and I study
in Class 9. This journey to the East
Coast of the USA was fantastic.
I learnt a lot about the American
culture. The Americans were very
friendly and I cannot forget the
day I visited the Times Square and
Kennedy Space Center. The ferry
ride to Niagara Falls was amazing.
I had lunch with an astronaut at the
Kennedy Space Center and asked him
many questions. I would love to travel
with EdTerra again.
Sachi Vyas Shannon Rosario Shivam Vaishy

60. I am Aryan and I am 16 years old. I
live in New Delhi and study in Mount
Carmel School. I love going outdoors
and observing nature. Travelling to
different countries is also at the top of
my bucket-list. Collecting souvenirs
is my hobby too. EdTerra Edventures
planned a trip to the United States,
which was not only adventurous but
also educational. The best place that
we visited was the Niagara Falls.
It seemed like heaven to me. The
weather was quite cold because of
the fog, but I enjoyed a lot. The trip
was quite enjoyable and memorable.
Hi guys, I am Aryan Singh of Class
11 and I am very proud to be a part
of this inspiring journey. I have a keen
interest in acting besides reading
books. My parents and my school
along with EdTerra Edventures gave
me a chance to explore the world and
broaden my horizons through this trip
to the United States. They gave me
the opportunity to interact with people
from different regions. During our visit
to the USA, we visited Niagara Falls,
the Statue of Liberty, and Universal
Studios, which were amazing. This
journey has helped me manage
time and money properly other than
developing my communication skills.
Aryan Sehrawat Aryan Singh
Hi, I am Tanay and I study in Class 9,
Apeejay School, Nerul. My hobbies are
cycling, playing football, and I am also
a fan of Lionel Messi. I was lucky to
be able to go to the USA with EdTerra.
My favourite place was Niagara Falls
where I undertook the Maid of the
Mist ferry-ride. Also, I enjoyed a lot at
Walt Disney World where I went all the
adventurous rides. The people there
were very friendly and kind. I want to
thank EdTerra for arranging such a
fantastic tour.
Tanay S. Chawak
Hi, I am Tarang Bhujbal and I study
in Class 8, and I study in Apeejay
School, Nerul. My journey to the
USA was a fantastic experience as it
complemented my hobby of exploring
new places and meeting new people.
I loved singing and listening to
music while travelling. Working on
the photo-book was very interesting
because we had to form questions
and interact with different people to
obtain the answers. I also became
more responsible. What I can never
forget about this trip was seeing
Niagara Falls from so close during
the ferry ride. This was a memorable
journey.
Tarang Bhujbal
Hi, I am Shubham Gupta and I study
in Class 7. I am 12 years old. I am
a football player and I have played
in many tournaments. My trip to
the USA was amazing. I got to learn
about the interesting history of the
United States. We went to New York
City, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls
and Orlando. The people of USA were
very friendly. The roads and streets
were very clean. I will never forget this
trip. I have clicked many photos and
I will always cherish these memories.
I thank all teachers and EdTerra for
planningsuch a fantastictrip.
Shubham Gupta

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Hi, I am Yash and I am 14 years old.
I went with my school to the USA
and enjoyed the trip. I went to Times
Square where I shopped a lot. Times
Square was my favourite place of
all the places we visited. My second
favourite place was Universal Studios
where I enjoyed a lot. I noticed that
the Americans were actually very
friendly to all of us. I would like to
thank EdTerra for organising this trip
for us.
Yash Waman

62. I am Sheelu K. Rajani, the HOD of
Social Science department and
the senior-most teacher in Apeejay
School, Nerul. I have been working
for past 30 years and have been in
charge of tours and travels. The trip to
NASA was an educational as well as
enjoyable trip for all of us. Students
learnt sharing, caring, and being
affectionate towards each other. They
were keen to do all the activities at
the KSC and watched 3D movies with
keen interest. The highlights of the trip
apart from KSC were Statue of Liberty,
Times Square, and Niagara Falls. Ms
Christine managed the tour with love
and care towards children and with
lots of respect towards the teachers.
This great trip shall remain engraved
in my heart and mind and I would like
to thank the school, Principal Ma’am,
and the management.
Sheelu K. Rajani
Minati Dash
I am Minati Dash, a coordinator in
Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
I am a Biology teacher. Besides
teaching Biology, I also teach
Physics and Chemistry. So, my USA
East Coast adventure has been very
special and memorable. Visiting the
Niagara Falls and our ferry-ride taking
us up close to the Falls will remain
forever in my mind. Besides visiting
the Statue of Liberty and Freedom
Tower, the students could see the very
aircraft that the Wright Brothers flew
to make history at National Air and
Space Museum. NASA offers great
opportunities to young students to
learn and be inclined to science and
technology. So, thanks to EdTerra for
this tour and especially Christine for
being a great Journey Mentor.

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As an author, I have the freedom to
write my own story. I am one of the
authors from the Young Authors
Program. YAP provided me the
opportunity to experience what life
as an author felt like. My name is
Aarna Garg and I am 13 years old.
I am in Class 8. During the USA
school trip with friends, we visited
four cities namely Orlando, New
York, Washington, D.C., and Buffalo.
I really enjoy visiting new places and
undertaking new adventures. This
USA trip was an amazing adventure
where we enjoy so much. My favourite
part of the trip was the Kennedy
Space Center because it was very
informative. I really look forward to
another trip like this one.
Greetings, I am Bharat and I am 14
years old. I study in DPS International,
Gurugram where students interact
with each other to develop
communication and collaboration
skills. Furthermore, I play several
sports including cricket, swimming,
and basketball. My favourite subjects
in school are Mathematics and
Social Studies. This year, I travelled
to the USA along with my school
friends and teachers. In USA, I
explored various places such as New
York, Washington D.C., Niagara and
Orlando. During this journey, I enjoyed
visiting Orlando the most because
of Universal Studios, and fun-filled
shopping malls. Moreover, KSC was
very interesting because I learnt
about major historic events such as
space shuttle launches, astronauts,
and outer space.
I am Chaitanaya Pilania studying in
Grade 10. I am a keen thinker but a
not so avid listener. I enjoy travelling,
robotics, and undertaking new
adventures. My interest in robotics
has also led me to receive a special
mention at the MUN in Dubai, where
the motion in the committee was
“How AI can create more jobs”. I am
also adept at app creation and I am
currently learning web development,
Python, Swift, and Android studios.I
aim to use my knowledge of multiple
programming languages for helping
the people of the community develop
and live a better future. So, my
thoughts drive my commitment and
ideology.
Aarna Garg Bharat Lakhotia Chaitanaya Pilania

64. Hi, My name is Devansh and I am from
DPS International, Gurugram. I am 12
years old and I will be promoted to
Grade 7 soon. My favourite sport is
cricket and I believe that I am very
good at it. I went for this journey to
learn more about the Statue of Liberty.
I love bikes and cars and I saw many
fancy cars during this trip. Over the
course of this trip, I developed many
qualities like communication skills
and the art of socialising. I learnt a lot
during this trip.
Devansh
I am Ishika from DPS International,
Gurgaon. I am 14 years old and I am
currently studying in Grade 9. I enjoy
swimming with my friends. I am a
foodie and during my trip to Orlando, I
was able to explore the local cuisine.
I had the best time on this trip. My
favourite destination was Orlando
because here I was able to make many
new friends and interact withstudents
from other schools as well. I certainly
look forward to travelling with EdTerra
in the future.This trip made me a more
organized person. I did a good amount
of shopping on this trip and that was
the part that I enjoyed the most.
Ishika
Hi, My name is Jahnavi and I study
in DPS International. I love playing
basketball, travelling and exploring
new places. My hobbies include
dancing, playing sports like squash,
basketball, badminton and football.
Since I love travelling, so I signed
up for the trip to USA organised by
EdTerra. I explored many cities and
the important attractions in each city.
In New York, I enjoyed visiting the
Statue of Liberty. I visited many places
in different cities but I reallyliked the
Kennedy Space Center in Orlando. I
got to learn so much during this trip,
and I enjoyed every bit of this trip.
Jahnavi Goriyaan

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Hi, my name is Kapish Madan and
I am 12 years old. I study in DPS
International. I study in Grade 7. I like
to play sports and my favourite sports
are football and basketball. I also love
to sleep. I like to read quotes that can
inspire me. I decided to go on this trip
because I thought it would make me
more responsible and independent.
Not only did I become responsible
and independent during this trip but
surprisingly, I also became more
organised. This trip has also taught
me some very interesting aeronautical
skills.
Kapish Madan
Hi, my name is Krish and I study in
DPS International. There are always
positive and negative factors in the
world but it’s up to you, what you
choose to be influenced by. Do not go
where the path may lead, go instead
where there is no path and leave a
trail. My spirit for adventure led me
to go on this trip. I really enjoyed this
trip, we went to many different places
such as New York, Washington, D.C.,
Orlando, and Niagara Falls. I walked
around different places with my
friends and had a great time.
Krish
Hi, I am Medha and I am one of
the authors of the Young Authors
Program. I am 13 years old. My
favourite sport is basketball. This
program helped us write about our
experiences in the USA. We wrote
about the places that we visited
such as New York, Washington, D.C.,
Buffalo, and Orlando. I, along with
my team, had to write about our
experiences at the amusement parks.
Except for the 18-hour flight from
India to Orlando, I loved every other
part of this journey. The highlights of
this trip were Statue of Liberty, Times
Square, and the Niagara Falls.
Medha Ummat

66. My name is Mehar and I am 15
years old. I study in Grade 10, DPS
International. I like swimming and
painting. I love bikes such as Harley
Davidson and Triumph. I do not
like socialising that much. This
educational trip to the USA made me
more independent and confident. I
believe that this experience will help
me in the future when I travel abroad
again. I really enjoyed the trip and I
am looking forward to travelling with
EdTerra again on another trip.
Mehar Sohanpal
I am Pritha Dalal and I study in Grade 8.
I am friendly, cooperative, and I enjoy
learning the finer nuances of visual
art. I go an extra mile in delivering
my duties to the best of my abilities. I
also keep exploring the various career
options for my future. I went on this
trip to get the clarity about various
careers. Aeronautics is an interesting
field and I wanted to know more
about a career in aeronautics. Hence,
my visit to Kennedy Space Center
proved to be extremely useful and
informative. I was amazed to learn the
techonology used in space.
Pritha Dalal
Hello, I am Rohan and I love playing
football. I aspire to become a football
player when I grow up. I also enjoy
playing and developing video-games.
During my trip to the USA, I liked
Orlando the most because of the
visit to Kennedy Space Center. I really
liked New York too. The bright lights
at the Times Square fascinated me.
In Washington, D.C., I visited different
monuments such as Lincoln Memorial
and the Pentagon. Niagara Falls was
fun as I visited one of the largest
waterfalls in the world. However, the
main highlight of the trip was the
Kennedy Space Center.
Rohan

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I am Shaurya Yaddu from DPS
International and I am 12 years old.
I love basketball and car racing. I
enjoy working with robotics and
technology. I aim to become a F1
racer and a designer in the future.
This trip was very enjoyable. We
visited New York, Washington, D.C.,
Buffalo, and Orlando.Visiting Kennedy
Space Center and doing astronaut
training was exciting. My favourite
destinations on this journey were
Niagara Falls and Times Square.
Shaurya Yaddu
Hi, my name is Shauryamoy and I am
12 years old. I will soon be promoted
to Class 7. Some of my hobbies are
playing tennis and video editing. I
have played tennis for seven years and
I am really good at it. This trip helped
me learn about time-management. I
visited many places during this trip
such as Statue of Liberty, One World
Trade Center, Capitol Building, and
Kennedy Space Center. Through this
trip, I was able to overcome my fear of
heights. I enjoyed this trip and it has
helped me improve in several ways.
Shauryamoy Mitra
Hi, my name is Vansh Kapoor. I am 13
years old. I study in DPS International.
I like playing badminton and cricket.
My other hobbies include art, craft,
and gaming. I had to write about
the beautiful city of New York for
the Young Authors Program. New
York has many interesting places to
visit such as the Statue of Liberty,
One World Trade Center, and Times
Square. Though my chapter was,
New York, I observed all the beautiful
destinations on the East Coast but
my favourites were Niagara Falls and
Universal Studios.
Vansh Kapoor

68. Hello, my name is Yash Xavier and
I study in Grade 5. I am a cricket
player. This year was very special for
me. It was special because this year
I went to the USA with my friends.
We went to four cities namely New
York, Washington, D.C, Orlando, and
Buffalo. My experience was very good.
We visited several places like malls
and monuments. We also went to the
Kennedy Space Center in Orlando. The
Shuttle Launch Simulator made me
feel as if I was actually in space and
I got to learn so much about space
while eating lunch with an astronaut.
Yash Xavier
My name is Yashvi and I will soon
be promoted to Class 6. My hobbies
include horse-riding, Indian dance
(Bharatnatyam), guitar, taekwondo,
gymnastics, and table tennis. I excel
at several co-curricular activities.
In New York, we visited the Statue
of Liberty, Times Square, One World
Trade Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Empire State Building, and the
9/11 Memorial. I had an amazing
experience.
Yashvi

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I am Ms Kamal Shah from
DPS International, Gurugram
acknowledging several great
moments from the trip to the USA.
Learningisalifelongjourneyandtravel
makes one step out of their comfort
zone. I asked myself, “When was the
last time I did something for the first
time”. Accompanying students from
school on their much-awaited trip to
the USA was a rewarding experience.
The candid conversations, friendly
banter over meals, whirlwind shopping
trips, and student voices—all seemed
meaningful for they showcased
personal strengths outside the
classroom. ‘No matter how much you
know, there is always more to learn’
was the popular student vote. EdTerra
made the trip a memorable journey
and thanks to Ms Christine, for you
brought great joy to our trip.
I am Roma Gill, the School Counsellor
at DPS International, Gurgaon. We
headed out on this educational trip
to the USA in June 2019 covering
New York, Niagara Falls, Washington,
D.C., and finally Orlando. As an
accompanying facilitator from school,
I observed how this programme
transformed each student by
enhancing their executive functioning
and helped them becoming more
responsible and accountable. The
mesmerising experience at the
KSC, NASA was an addition to their
educational domain. The beautiful
architecture that was witnessed
in New York and Washington will
definitely stay as cherished memories
for each one. Niagara sight was a
spellbinding moment. Special thanks
to Ms. Christine, who managed the
program so well.
Kamal Shah Roma Gill

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