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5. FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Sincerely,
Ms. Neeta Rastogi
Principal
Sadhu Vaswani International School, New Delhi
At Sadhu Vaswani International School, New Delhi, we believe that there is no substitute for ‘Education Through Action’ and that
exploring people, places, cultures, economic opportunities, and technological advancements through travel, complements and
completes the educational experience. This philosophy matches our endeavour to create responsible and dynamic global leaders
and global citizens by bringing the knowledge of the world to the classroom as well as encouraging students to go out into the world.
These two methods are critical to create the three pillars of global citizenship based on empathy, understanding and International
collaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed to USA under a program titled EdTerra’s East Coast Space Adventure. We
chose this program for its focus on exposing students to space exploration and technology at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They
also visited historic, natural and modern marvels of Washington, DC, Niagara Falls, New York City and Boston. To augment the
broader program, we selected the Young Authors Program, which ensured students’ engagement and immersion. This Student
Travel Chronicle is an outcome of this collaborative and exploratory module that our students partook in, along with the students
of St. Joseph High School, Pune. It captures the entire journey in the students’ own words and photographs. It even showcases their
learning from the intense, nine day journey to one of the world’s most successful democratic nations.
I would also like to recognize the efforts of EdTerra Edventures; a company that is well aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular
goals and developmental needs of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff, especially their on-journey educator, the
Journey Mentor and Visa Assistance Services. Their professionalism has resulted in an effortless, safe and enriching travel experience
for each one of us and for the group.
Lastly, we extend a heartfelt thanks to the students, who participated in the program enthusiastically. Our willing learners had an
experimental learning experience and the beautiful memories will remain with them forever. This photo-book would continue to
remind them of the wonderful moments of togetherness in the US! Each parent may feel proud of this publication that will keep
reminding their daughters of their achievement and capabilities, all life long. Happy reading!

7. MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
TRAVELLING TO KNOWLEDGE
Sincerely,
Christine Massey
Senior Manager, Program Development Team
A journey to foreign soil is always replete with learning and excitement for any young and inquisitive mind. When the destination is
as rich as the East Coast of USA, one can only imagine the myriad ways in which Indian students may absorb and construct learning
out of the many differences and similarities that mark the cultures and people of these two great nations.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling students to construct knowledge through a meaningful encounter with a new
culture, without diluting their fun and excitement or restricting their wandering, curious minds. EdTerra achieves this through its
Program Development Team (PDT), which is comprised of both Indian and international experts. The PDT carefully designs culturally
neutral tools that enable students to meaningfully observe, record and articulate their impressions. These tools are deployed through
a process that encourages teamwork, meaningful discussions, recording observations through digital media and finally synthesizing
all this into a media product that showcases the ideas and learning of the students.
This Student Travel Chronicle, ‘East Coast Space Adventure’, is one such media product that captures the nine day journey of learning
of the gifted students of Sadhu Vaswani International School, New Delhi, to Kennedy Space Centre, Orlando along with Washington,
DC, Niagara Falls, New York City and Boston. This beautiful book serves as a window into the U.S. and above all the amazing world
of NASA for those students, peers and parents who could not be a part of the journey. It showcases the intellectual and creative
capacities of the students, credit for which is rightfully due to their parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Sadhu Vaswani International School, New Delhi, for their efforts and support which made
this journey of discovery possible, with a special mention of the Principal, Ms. Neeta Rastogi, for guiding us throughout the process
of finalizing and undertaking the journey. EdTerra would also like to thank the accompanying teachers for their sense of adventure
and dynamism that the French call joie de vivre. Their energy made our jobs easy, and more importantly, made for a more memorable
journey for the students. We encourage you to read on and re-live the learning and adventures of these students through the words
and photographs that follow.

9. CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Our Journey 10
Amusement Parks 18
Kennedy Space Center 26
Niagara Falls 34
New York 42
EdTerra Moments 50
About the Authors 54

11. OUR JOURNEY
OUR JOURNEY

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The next city we visited was Buffalo, and we were all set to
experience one of the most beautiful creations of Mother
Nature. Seeing the Niagara Falls gave us a heavenly feeling,
especially when the Maid of the Mist ferry took us close to the
Falls. The following day we left for Washington, DC. It is defined
by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings such as
the Capitol Building, White House and Lincoln Memorial.
The second last city on our journey was New York, the ultimate
city that never sleeps. Here we saw the Empire State Building,
United Nations Headquarters, Times Square and its various
shops, the bright lights of Broadway and dozens of museums
and art galleries. We also visited the ‘One World Observatory’
from where we could get a 360-degree view of New York City.
We also visited the Statue of Liberty; we boarded a ferry that
took us to Liberty Island where we got to see Lady Liberty up
close.
The last city we visited was Boston, where we embarked on a
city tour that showed us the Harvard University and MIT. Soon
it was time to head back with our minds filled with memories
and information, and wishing that we’ll come back on the next
tour and have a wonderful experience just like this journey of
ours to USA!!
When we got to know about a trip full of fun and education
with our friends to USA, we were eagerly waiting for the golden
date of 4th May to come soon. It was an 18 hour journey from
Dubai to Orlando.
On the first day of our journey, we were excited about our visit
to Disneyland. We first went to Downtown Disney where we
clicked loads of glamorous photos of the dream land we were
in. Soon, our bodies, minds and hearts were anxiously waiting
to enter the magical world of Walt Disney. The rides there were
thrilling and nailed our excitement. The fireworks display at
night was the best experience we had ever had. The next day
we had a blast at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure, with
our favorite Marvel characters, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and
Toon Lagoon. We were very excited about the next two days as
we spent them at Kennedy Space Center, which was the main
focus of our journey to the East Coast of USA. Our visit to KSC
brought us face to face with the latest news, images and videos
from America’s space agency. We enjoyed IMAX 3D movies like
Journey to Space. The ‘Astronaut Encounter’ was an inspiring
session. We interacted with an astronaut who shared all her
experiences about her missions into space, giving us hopes
and goals to achieve. We had an amazing first day at KSC. The
next day was focused on a bus tour where we received a ton of
information about NASA’s satellites, space missions and also
its glorious history. We then went to Cocoa Beach, which was
amazing.
OUR JOURNEY (St. Joseph High School)
Written and photographed by: Gauri, Riya G, Riya K, Saee, Sakshi, Sayesha and Siya

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The imposing memorial dedicated to Martin Luther King Junior

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It ws a privelege to sepnd time at MIT, one of Boston’s premier educational institutions

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Capturing memories for a lifetime

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Fun poses at the Lincoln Memorial
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At the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC

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Sightseeing in New York was a learning experience
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Walking the streets of New York was an
exhilirating experience

19. AMUSEMENT PARKS
AMUSEMENT PARKS

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As young and keen travelers, keeping our excitement levels
high is a priority for us. The journey hadn’t begun but our
minds were already looking forward to the amusement parks.
The wonders of the world of Disney sprinkled magic on us. The
virtual characters coming to life was something difficult to
imagine. The wait seemed long while we seemed quite restless.
Ups and downs, water rides and rounds. The toy train took us
to the various townships that were home to different rides. The
sparkling water of Splash Mountain and the supersonic race of
Space Mountain had our blood pumping. During the parade,
we saw Beauty and Beast walk down the road, followed by Anna
and Elsa and then the big smiles of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
The day ended with a grand fireworks display. Music played
while laser lights danced off the castle, and fireworks filled
the skies. Leaving was sad but as we sat on the ferry and the
twinkling stars kept us upbeat and happy. The day was finally
over!
With a new morning, a new spirit and new joy, we reached
Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventures. With a ride as
fierce as the Hulk roller coaster, we knew we were in for a
fabulous day. The adventures on the roller coasters were heart
throbbing. Jurassic Park gave us an opportunity to meet the
dinosaurs. The land of Harry Potter gave shelter to us Potter
heads, who always wanted to experience the Wizardly World.
The simulation ride and Dragon Challenge caused goose
bumps. Next, the visit to Toon Lagoon with comic strips all
over kept us entertained. We clicked pictures with Green
Lantern, Spiderman and Green Goblin. Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
increased our blood pressure, while Spiderman’s virtual reality
was equally amazing. The adrenalin rush we felt while taking
a picture with a raptor was beyond our imagination. Standing
in the splash zone and being splashed with water can never
be erased from our memories. The land was filled with joy and
laughter of children, which made our day even more joyous.
We enjoyed as many rides as we could but we kept looking for
more. None of us wanted to exit this wonderful world of rides.
The visit to both the amusement parks was truly magical. The
amusement parks taught us two very important lessons for
life; first, happiness can only be achieved with patience and
second, that living each moment roots you stronger to life and
the society you live in.
Where adventure ends is exactly where it begins…!
Amusement Parks (Sadhu Vaswani International School)
Written and photographed by: : Asis, Gurleen, Khushi, Prabhdeep, Shilpa, Yamini and Yashi

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Our day at Universal Studios was filled with excitement and thrill

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Jumping for joy at Universal’s City Walk

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Maps in hand, we are ready to take on Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Magic Kingdom by night is magical indeed
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Living it up in the theme parks of Orlando

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The thrill of a roller coaster!!
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Our friends made this a memorable journey

27. KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (St. Joseph High School)
Written and photographed by: , Isha, Rajnandini, Riana, Saniya and Shreya
Would you like to discover the secrets of the stars? Well,
then KSC is the castle of your dreams. It is a place where
dreams turn into reality, with science at the forefront. At KSC,
with every step you learn something new about space – the
greatest mystery known to man! So let us show you a glimpse
of our unforgettable experience at Kennedy Space Center. This
educational yet joyful journey of space exploration started
with an overwhelming movie, which shook us up. It invoked a
curiosity in us and made us eager to receive and process the
facts and statistics given to us at KSC. The second movie was
based on the love and support given to the astronauts by their
families and loved ones.
We also watched different presentations, whereby people told
us who their heroes were, and that being a hero is not about
achieving great things but about achieving small things in
a great way. The final presentation was delivered using ultra
modern 3D technology. It told us the story of how the space
shuttle program failed miserably, again and again and again,
only to rise from the ashes like a phoenix – faster, stronger and
better than ever.
After these amazing presentations, we had an amazing
encounter with an astronaut – Nicole Stott. She worked on
various experiments aboard the International Space Station.
Her longest stay in space was for 3 months, which still wasn’t
enoughforher.Shesharedexperiencesofhergloriousconquest
of space by stepping into the space station for the first time.
After lunch we were told that we would get an opportunity to
experience a shuttle launch simulator. The process leading
up to the beginning of the simulator was frightening. But
the simulator itself was fun. The Rocket Garden was our next
destination. It was a place where we could view prototypes of
the greatest mechanical marvels known to man – rockets.
We ended our inspiring journey at KSC with a bus tour of the
restricted areas where NASA’s commercial crew and cargo
work. We got to see a few launchpad sites like 39 A and 39 B
situated on manmade islands in the Banana river. We also saw
some alligators on the way. We were lucky enough to see the
factory where Orion – NASA’s multipurpose crew vehicle was
being built.
The bus tour concluded at the Saturn V Center, where we saw
the Apollo 8 and its firing room, and the gigantic Saturn V,
the largest rocket ever built. We also had the opportunity to
touch an actual moon rock. We couldn’t have asked for a better
ending to this wonderful experience.

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We had a unique lunch experience with astronaut Nicole Stott

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We were in august company with astronaut Nicole Stott

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Seeing the Saturn V rocket for real, is an amazing experience!

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Checking out rockets at the Rocket Garden
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Future astronauts!

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There is so much to learn at Kennedy Space Center
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The Vehicular Assembly Building completes our photograph

35. NIAGARA FALLS
NIAGARA FALLS

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Buffalo, we realized that Niagara Falls is one of the major
contributors to this endless beauty. Niagara Falls shares the
border of Ontario, Canada and the state of New York in USA.
Niagara Falls is made of three major falls namely, Horseshoe
Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. No matter what time
of the year one visits, whether it is the beautiful rainbows
glistening in the mist, or the magnificent ice bridge created
by the cold of winter, Niagara Falls always seem to amaze its
viewers.
As we were going towards the Falls we could see the huge
Niagara River on our way which gave us a hint of the enormity
of Niagara Falls. Finally, we reached Niagara Falls and the scene
was stunning. We could see huge amounts of white water
gushing down rapidly, at an approximate speed of 40km per
hour, from a height of 167 feet. Finally we collected our tickets
and were ready for the Maid of the Mist ferry ride. We wore our
plastic ponchos and entered the ferry. It was extremely windy,
and that turned our noses red. We were very excited to feel
the Falls closely. We clicked a lot of pictures of the beautiful
Falls so that we could embrace memories for future and also to
show to our friends. We could also see the beautiful Rainbow
Bridge that connects Canada and America. Finally we started
moving towards the Falls and we were very excited. We saw the
Horseshoe Falls.
We were surprised to see the power of the falling water and
the whooshing noise that made the Falls quite scary and
dangerous. The colorful rainbow added to the beauty of the
Falls. We could feel the chilly mist on our faces, making our
hands numb, but the ponchos helped us remain quite dry.
We clicked pictures in the front of the massive Falls. We were
laughing and enjoying every bit of our small ferry ride. We were
trying to see and absorb every part of the incredible Falls so
as to capture live images in our mind. Soon we were all wet.
Visibility lessened due to the mist as we went closer to the
Falls but it was well worth it. We loved the chilly and majestic
environment. Soon we saw the ferry taking a U-turn so as to
take us back. We wanted to stay for longer, but it was getting
cold. Soon it was time to go back.
We left the ferry and entered the Maid of Mist store where we
bought beautiful key chains, mugs and t-shirts. We bought
ourselves souvenirs so as to preserve memories of the most
beautiful Falls in the world. As we were leaving, we wished
to come back again to experience the mesmerizing and
unforgettable moments we spent there. In the end we would
like to say that Niagara Falls is one of the most precious gems
of nature.
NIAGARA FALLS (Sadhu Vaswani International School)
Written and photographed by: Beant, Gurnoor, Harshita, Jasmine, Nehal, Niharika & Tanisha
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Soaking in the experience that is Niagara Falls
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The Rainbow Bridge spans out behind us

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Excited about our visit to the second largest waterfalls in the world - the mighty Niagara Falls!
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Our friends made this visit even more memorable
Maidens of the Mist

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Getting an ‘up, close’ view of Niagara Falls Laughing out loud!!

43. NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY

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‘Land of the free, home of the brave’- What else could it have
been, other than the city of New York. Due to its wide number
of attractions, it has caught the eye of each and every tourist.
We were proud to have been given the opportunity of visiting
this amazing city on our fascinating journey. We were unable
to believe our very own eyes and we were looking forward
to this journey. Soon, all of us were ready to undertake this
amazing journey to New York. Our first attraction was the
Empire State Building. Our eyes could not capture the entire
building at once, for there was a lot to see. We stood in front
of this magnificent structure, dazzled by the architectural
genius of Homer G. Balcom, the engineer responsible for its
construction. After gazing at the Empire State Building, we
had a few photo stops where we clicked many photographs.
The stops included three major bridges i.e. Brooklyn Bridge,
Manhattan Bridge, Willamsburg Bridge and the Trump World
Tower.
Next on the cards was a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and One
World Observatory, which were the two most important
parts of our New York journey. The 9/11 Memorial was made
in loving memory of the people who had died in the 9/11
terrorist attacks, one of the most tragic incidents in the history
of USA. We covered the entire memorial and the One World
Observatory deck. It was one the best experiences in the city
of New York.
By the end of the day we were tired but still had the energy
to visit Times Square. It is a major commercial intersection.
As it is brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements,
this spectacular place is truly unforgettable. After doing some
window-shopping we stopped at the red stairs, located at the
heart of Times Square.
On the following day we were excited to finally visit the Statue
of Liberty. We took a ferry to Liberty Island. The copper statue
is a gift from the people of France to the people of the US and
is an icon of freedom for USA. We felt very nostalgic before
leaving the statue. This was our journey to New York, which
turned out to be an amazing and interesting one.
NEW YORK CITY (St. Joseph High School)
Written and photographed by: Anushka, Avantika, Nethra, Priyanka , Shravani & Shrushti

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Times Square brought out lots of excitement in us

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We are elated to be at the cross-roads of the world - Times Square

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Hanging out in the streets of New York was so much fun

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The Trump Tower is now an attraction in New York
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Experiencing the 9/11 Memorial was special

51. EDTERRA MOMENTS
EDTERRA MOMENTS

55. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS

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Beant
Kaur
Asis
Kaur
Gurleen
Kaur
Hey! I am Asis Kaur and I study
in Class 11 at Sadhu Vaswani
International School for Girls.
Our school gave us a wonderful
opportunity to travel and explore
the United States of America and
NASA. EdTerra Edventures planned
and organized this educational trip
for us. When I heard of the trip I
was very excited to go. The trip was
amazing. It was like a dream come
true for me. For me, the best places
were Universal Studios and Niagara
Falls. The Falls were heavenly and
beautiful. Universal Studios was
awesome. I had a great time in these
12 days. I also learnt many things
and the most important was time
management.
I am Beant Kaur and I am 14 years
old. I have a keen interest in baking,
theatre and photography. On this
journey to USA, we worked together
and had fun at the same time. The
places that fascinated me the most
were Universal Studios, Niagara
Falls and Times Square. On this
journey, we learnt how to manage
time, follow instructions and travel
systematically. The best time of
the journey was spent on the bus,
the Maid of the Mist ferry and the
thrilling roller coasters. As this
journey came to an end, we had to
say goodbye and get back to our
day-to-day life. This journey was a
lifetime experience for me.
Hey, I am Gurleen Kaur and I study
in Class 11. Being in Sadhu Vaswani
School, I got an opportunity to
explore the world, learn about USA
and to visit this dreamland called
USA.The trip was like a dream come
true for me. I am really happy and
this trip has already reserved a
soft corner in my heart. Thanks to
EdTerra! The journey was absolutely
superb! I wish I could travel on
another trip like this. It was an
educational and interactive trip. Be
it Boston or Orlando or New York,
the experience was fabulous.At last,
I would say that the trip was beyond
my imagination.
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57. Gurnoor
Kaur
Harshita
Manglani
Jasmine
Madhar
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Hey! I am Jasmine Madhar of Class
12. My hobbies include dancing and
travelling. As I love to travel, it is the
reason why I came on this amazing
trip.It has given me so much to learn,
especially time management, and
also how to do team work.I loved the
whole trip from the depth of my heart
but Niagara Falls, Times Square and
Universal Studios were my favorite
places during our journey. The view
from the red stairs in Times Square
was very exciting. And of course the
Indian food we got during the trip
made everything more special. In
short,this trip was amazing and very
satisfying.
Hey, I am Gurnoor Kaur and I study
in Class 12. I love the outdoors
and Nature. I like singing too. Our
journey across the United States was
a unique experience as it compiled
education and adventure in the
perfect ratio.We visited many places
such as Times Square, Universal
Studios and Niagara Falls. EdTerra
did not just make us see places but
also made us learn about USA and its
traditions.The most important lesson
I learnt during the journey was
punctuality. Enjoying with friends
and taking innumerable pictures
made my journey truly special. My
overall impression of USA is that it is
amazing and unforgettable.
I am Harshita Manglani and I study
in Class 7. I like to dance. EdTerra
Edventures, a well-known travel
companyplannedatriptoUSAformy
school. When I first heard about it, I
was really excited to go.EdTerra did
not just make us see places but also
made us learn about USA.My overall
impression of USA is awesome. I was
very happy throughout the journey.
In short, I am impressed. I enjoyed a
lot with EdTerra Edventures. Thank
you.

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Nehal
Narang
Khushi
Chopra
Hey, I am Khushi Chopra and I study
in Class 9. I like to do mysterious
things and sing.EdTerra Edventures,
a student travel company, organized
the journey to USA for my school.
On our journey we learnt some
important things in our life like time
management, teamwork and self-
help. I also liked writing chapters
for our journey. There is a wrong
notion that people are rude in the
US. On the contrary, they were quite
friendly.Overall,this was an amazing
journey.
Hey! My name is Nehal Narang and
I study in Class 7. I love swimming
and playing badminton. I was really
excited about this journey and it was
very enjoyable. We visited many
places in USA like Orlando, New
York, Boston and Washington, DC. It
was a great experience to explore
new cities. It was my first journey
without my family,to an international
destination. EdTerra Edventures, a
travel company who organizes trips
for students, organized this USA trip
for our school.I was really happy and
I loved the experience of the Maid of
the Mist ferry ride at Niagara Falls.
It was a very nice opportunity for us
and I loved the trip.
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Niharika
Tanwar
Hey! My name is Niharika Tanwar
and I study in Class 12. Our trip to
USA was like a dream come true.
Everything there was amazing. I
am a science student and I love
reading books. I have a general
interest in astronomy and travelling.
The journey taught me some very
important things and also expanded
my knowledge. Our Journey Mentor,
Raj Sir, guided us throughout the
journey. Knowing about astronomy
at Kennedy Space Center,the history
and heritage of US in Washington,
DC and things about life and work in
New York was a great experience. I
wish to come back again very soon
to explore more about this amazing
place.

59. Prabhdeep
Kaur
Shilpa
Balani
Tanisha
Sharma
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Hey! I am Tanisha Sharma. I study
in Class 9. I like playing cricket
and reading about astronomy.
EdTerra Edventures, a student travel
company, planned a trip to USA.
When I heard about the trip I was
really excited as the trip included
a visit to Kennedy Space Center
and a lunch with an astronaut. I too
aspire to become an astronaut one
day. Universal Studios was full of
adventure. The gushing waters of
Niagara Falls made our noses red.
Disneyland was full of adventurous
rides and characters of Disney. New
York, the city that never sleeps, was
very beautiful. I loved this trip very
much.
Watching the stars and walking
down the lanes in USA! Who could
want more? Hello! I am Prabhdeep
Kaur and I study in Grade 11. This
journey to USA will always be
memorable. From the very first
destination, Orlando, the trip was
true to my expectations. My space
theories were given a practical sonic
boom at Kennedy Space Center. I
got a chance to learn and discover
a lot more. Being a writer at heart,
I also got an opportunity to elevate
my writing with my first hand
experiences.This trip has been awe
inspiring and a truly memorable
crowning jewel in my memories.
It is rightly said, dreams do come
true! Hey, I am Shilpa Balani and
I study in Class 12. Our journey
through the East Coast of United
States had been an unforgettable
experience. This journey not only
gave an opportunity to have fun but
also taught us time-management
and gave us a sneak peek inside the
traditions and culture of America.
We also had fun-filled and relaxing
days in Disney’s Magic Kingdom
and Universal Studios’ Islands of
Adventure. The depth of Niagara
Falls reminds me that we should be
rooted to our morals and values and
on the other hand, the height of New
York’s skyscrapers inspire me to
work hard and touch the sky. Hope
you enjoy this book like we did
while writing it.

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Yashi
Sharma
Yamini
Gupta
Hey! I amYamini Gupta and I study in
Class 11. Although I am a commerce
student my interest in astronomy
brought me on this amazing trip
to USA and most importantly to
Kennedy Space Centre. I love to
paint and listen to music in my free
time. Visiting USA was a dream,
which was fulfilled by travelling
with EdTerra Edventures. It was an
educational trip that included a lot
of adventure and fun. I learnt time
management from this trip. On this
trip we created a lot of memories
and made new friends. I am very
happy that I came on this trip and
had an amazing time there.
Experience of being a citizen of USA
without a Green card! Hello, I am
Yashi Sharma, a 16 year old student.
It was like a dream come true for
me. Thanks to EdTerra! The cuisine,
hotels and all the arrangements
were awesome. This trip to USA
would always stay close to my heart.
Be it Boston or Orlando or NewYork,
what I inferred was that the trip
was amazing and mind-boggling.
My overall impression of USA is
awesome.I am very happy.In short,I
am impressed.
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61. Prabhjot
Kaur
Santosh
Vyas
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I am Prabhjot from Sadhu Vaswani
International School for Girls,
teaching Economics in senior
classes. I love travelling around the
world.This trip was educational and
at the same time enjoyable.The visit
to Disneyland, Universal Studios,
NASA, Washington and Manhattan
were delightful. I visited America
for the second time.This time, it was
more organized and I could visit
many places in few days. Mr. Raj,
our Journey Mentor from EdTerra
helped us understand the history
and importance of these places.
His good sense of humor made the
journey more enjoyable. Students
learned to manage themselves in
a different environment away from
home.Overall,this was a memorable
trip.
I am a teacher in Sadhu Vaswani
International School for the last 24
years. I am grateful to the school
management and my Principal
for providing me this wonderful
opportunity. The highlights of the
trip were Disneyland, Universal
Studios, Niagara Falls, Washington,
DC, New York and Boston. Visit to
NASA was inspiring and educational
whereas Niagara Falls was a wow
experience! If Washington, DC
talked about the political history of
USA, Manhattan symbolized trade,
economy and tourism potential
of the west. The journey became
a memorable experience with
the help of EdTerra and Mr. Raj
Banerjee, a very confident, calm,
poised and knowledgeable mentor
who coordinated the trip.

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Avantika P
Nair
Anushka
Rajoria
Daksha
Bhargava
Hey, I am Anushka Rajoria, studying
in Grade 8 in St. Joseph’s High
School, Pune. I am a swimmer. In the
summer break I went on this amazing
journey with EdTerra Edventures
to USA. We discovered many new
things during this holiday of 12 days.
We covered many cities on the East
Coast such as Orlando, New York,
Niagara, Boston and Washington,
DC. Our major attraction was the
Kennedy Space Centre. Niagara
Falls was very beautiful.All the three
cities had their own special purpose.
While New York City was crowded,
Washington, DC seemed to follow
perfect law and order.We also learnt
values such as respect for time and
people. We also made new friends
from another school.
Hi! I am Avantika P. Nair of Class
10 in St. Joseph High School. The
journey to America was a fantastic
experience and it complemented
my hobby of photography and
learning new things. I was so
excited for this trip; I had dreamt
about it but it turned out to be much
more fun and exciting. Visiting
Orlando, NASA, Niagara Falls, New
York and Boston was really fun.
Eating varieties of food, meeting
new people, learning new things
was totally unexpected. The best
part of the trip was making new
friends and having fun with them.
These 12 days will be unforgettable.
Although I wish this trip never
ended, the memories will always
be there.
Hey! I am Daksha Bhargava,a 14 year
old student studying in St. Joseph
High School. I love playing football
and badminton. Besides sports, I
love reading mythological books
because they make me feel alive.
Our journey to the US was amazing,
and the places I liked the most were
Niagara Falls, Times Square and
Kennedy Space Centre. Niagara
Falls gave me a heavenly feeling
and refreshed my mind. Times
Square gave me an opportunity to
live my dreams. KSC inspired me to
be somebody of great significance
and do great things with my life. On
this journey,I learnt some things that
can be very useful in my life such as
team work, independence and self-
confidence.

63. Gauri Ranjit
Bhujbal
Isha
Syed
Nethra
Sailesh
7
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The biggest adventure one can
undertake is to live the life of your
dreams. USA had always been my
dream and EdTerra made this dream
come true. Hi! My name is Nethra
Sailesh and I am a student of Class
9 studying in St. Joseph High School.
I love to read and learn about new
places and certainly love to travel.
The three places I enjoyed the most
were Universal Studios, KSC and
New York.This trip not only made us
see the beautiful places and learn
about them but also taught us to be
independent and work in a team.
The moments that made this journey
an unforgettable one were spending
time with all my friends and learning
about the unique culture of America.
Hey,I am Gauri Ranjit Bhujbal.I study
in Grade 9 in St. Joseph High School,
Pune.When we heard about this trip
to the USA we were really excited.
This was the first time I was going so
far away from my parents. First, we
went to Orlando. I was excited about
having lunch with an astronaut. We
visited the most exciting places in
US. I loved visiting Times Square,
Disneyland and Universal Studios.
We learnt how to be independent. I
wish I could go to the US every year.
My name is Isha Syed and I study in
St. Joseph High School. I love to play
hockey and read all kinds of books.
EdTerra Edventures organized
this trip to the USA for our school.
The trip included famous tourist
attractions such as Disneyland,
Times Square and many other well-
known places. I enjoyed myself
a lot at Universal Studios, KSC
and Niagara Falls. I learned many
things on this marvelous trip such
as discipline and self-confidence,
and I took the initiative to make
some beautiful new friends. Always
having my friends by my side
made the journey more special. A
pollution-free environment gave me
the chance to enjoy to the fullest and
be dazzled by this experience to the
core of my heart.

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Rajnandini S
Kalate
Priyanka Vijay
Sonar
Riana Sajan
George
My name is Priyanka Vijay Sonar.
I was looking for an absolutely
thrilling and enjoyable journey so I
did not look any further than joining
this amazing group and travelling
straight to the continent of America.
Being in this group was my good
fortune and it made me feel very
comfortable throughout the journey.
This journey has been one of the best
and most unforgettable journeys
of my life. Making new friends,
observing new things, tasting new
food items were all the experiences
that the journey provided me with.
As one says ‘Farewell is not the
ending but the beginning of a new
chapter.’ Whatever it might be, this
journey would never be forgotten
and will be carved in my heart.
Hi! I am Rajnandini S. Kalate. I am
a student of St. Joseph High School
and study in Class 8. EdTerra
Edventures planned our trip to
USA. Our journey across the United
States was a unique experience and
made for an unforgettable journey.
We visited spots on the East Coast
such as Washington, DC, New York,
Boston, Orlando and Niagara. I
decided to go on this trip because
of my interest in space and to fulfill
my dream of visiting KSC. Visiting
Niagara Falls was an amazing and
unforgettable experience. Visiting
places in New York, Washington,
DC, Orlando, and Boston was a
joyful and amazing experience. I
thank EdTerra and our school for
conducting this trip. Creating this
masterpiece gave me joy.
Hey! My name is Riana Sajan George
of Class 10 in St. Joseph High School.
I love to read and love to play table
tennis. I went to America along with
a few others from my school. We
visited cities along the East Coast
such as New York, Orlando and
Boston.I loved visiting Times Square,
Universal Studios and the OneWorld
Observatory. Journeying with a
school group taught me discipline
and time management among other
things. The most important thing
I shall take back from this trip is
new friends. I know that I will never
forget this journey as I met so many
wonderful people and visited many
wonderful places.

65. Riya
Golikere
Riya
Khilare
Saee
Deshmukh
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I am Saee Deshmukh, a student of
Grade 9 at St. Joseph High School.
EdTerra Edventures gave us an
amazing opportunity to visit USA.
Being an educational tour, it was not
only about studies related to science
but also included fun-filled activities
such as shopping and visiting fun
amusement parks. This tour taught
us how to manage time and achieve
great things in life. We saw the
friendly lifestyle of the people here
and the scenic beauty amazed us.
Visiting NASA was the main motive
and it was an amazing experience.
The cities were clean and beautiful.
Things worked in a systematic
manner, and we got to learn a great
deal from this country.
Hi! My name is Riya Golikere and
I study in Class 8. I like playing
football, badminton and cricket. I
have always dreamt about visiting
USA and I finally got this golden
opportunity. Niagara Falls gave us
a heavenly feeling especially when
the Maid of the Mist ferry took us
close to the Falls. Kennedy Space
Center was an amazing experience.
I got to know about NASA’s history
and all their missions till now. The
most important things I learned
were teamwork, independence
and confidence. Friends made this
journey really special and it was a
trip full of fun. I had an amazing time
shopping. It was altogether a great
experience. I enjoyed a lot!
Hi, I am Riya Khilare studying in
Class 10 in St. Joseph High School.
Our journey to USA was an amazing
experience as it was a mixed
journey compiled with education
and fun. Our journey was enjoyable.
We visited Orlando, Niagara,
Washington, DC, New York and
Boston. Kennedy Space Center was
interesting while Disneyland and
Universal Studios was so much fun.
This was one of the best experiences
I have ever had, which fulfilled my
dream of visiting Niagara Falls.
My overall impression of USA was
awesome and it made me happy and
impressed. I will surely like to go on
more trips like this and I will surely
enjoy them.

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Saniya S
Kalmani
Sakshi
Bhegade
Sayesha
Gupta
Hey, I am Sakshi Bhegade and
I study in Class 8 in St. Joseph
High School. Our trip to USA was
amazing. Entering the dream of
Walt Disney at Disneyworld was
special. Going to Times Square was
my wish. This trip by EdTerra was
not just fun but also an educational
trip which helped us learn so much.
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center was
very inspiring. We learnt so much
about how independent we are
and how to manage travel. As I am
a swimmer, health problems did
not bother me but taught me how
important it is to be fit and fine to
enjoy anything you want. I really
loved Niagara Falls, which was like
heaven on Earth.
Hello! My name is Saniya S. Kalmani
and I study in St. Joseph High
School. I love classical dancing
and swimming. Our journey across
United States was very interesting
and a unique experience as it
included education and adventure
in the same ratio. The places that
I loved to visit during the journey
were NASA, Orlando and Niagara
Falls. The things I learnt during
this journey are to cooperate with
new friends, to be disciplined, to
be on time and always stay alert.
My special thanks goes to Raj Sir
who entertained and consoled us
when we were sad, upset or scared.
Thank you EdTerra.
Hey! I am Sayesha Gupta and I study
in Class 9 at St. Joseph High School.
I love visiting new places and when
wegottoknowaboutthiseducational
trip, I knew it was a golden chance
for me.It was a trip that I knew would
make me independent and change
my view of looking into things and
make India a better place.We visited
the hot spots on the East Coast of the
country namely Washington, DC,
New York and Orlando.This trip was
one of the best trips of my life and I
will never forget it.

67. Shravanee
Bhote
Shreya
Valatkar
Siya S
Khilare
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67
Hey, I am Siya S. Khilare and I study
in Class 8. I like playing basketball
and dancing. EdTerra, the fantastic
and most capable tour company,
organized our journey. I love
travelling. I had always dreamt of
going to NewYork and Times Square.
And the paradise of Niagara Falls
made my heart beat so fast. And
last but not the least, Orlando, the
place that is home to KSC. It was an
amazing experience for me without
my parents and my basketball but
I loved it. Writing this masterpiece
was a joyous experience. Thank you
EdTerra!
Hey! I am Shravanee Bhote, studying
in Class 9 in St. Joseph High School.
I love playing badminton and
volleyball. My ambition in my life
is to be a scientist. When I heard
that we are going to USA, I was
very excited. Going to NASA and
having lunch with an astronaut and
also witnessing a rocket launch
experience was the best part of my
visit. For me, NASA has been my
dream place. Visiting NASA was
an amazing experience for me. We
even went to Disneyland, Universal
Studios and New York, which were
very interesting cities to visit. This
journey would be memorable for my
entire life all because of Prabhdeep,
Yamini and our best Journey Mentor,
Raj Sir.
IamShreyaValatkar,a13yearoldgirl
living in Pune, Maharashtra. I like to
take part in mysterious adventures.
Our school planned a USA trip for
us. Our journey across the United
States was a unique experience. It
was an educational trip. We went to
Washington DC, Orlando, Niagara,
Boston and New York. Disneyland
was full of enjoyment and fun. We
had so much fun in Universal Studios,
especially the Hulk Ride. It was epic.
I had a great time!

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Srushti
Gilda
Hi, I am Srushti Gilda studying in
Class 8 in St. Joseph High School.
This was an unforgettable journey
because it was fun to have the
first trip out of India without my
parents and with friends who
took really good care of me. Our
Journey Mentor, Raj Sir was also
very nice and took a lot of care of
us. Niagara Falls was heavenly and
I can’t express its beauty. Universal
Studios was exciting. I can say that
USA was really amazing. We were
very excited to visit Harvard and
MIT. Kennedy Space Center was a
superb experience, especially the
interaction with an astronaut.I would
like to express my sincere gratitude
to my friends, teachers and Raj Sir.
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69. Elizabeth
Joseph David
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As a science teacher at St. Joseph
High School, a visit to NASA’s
Kennedy Space Center and the
prestigious MIT was something
I was looking forward to. I was
mesmerized by the magnificent set
up and real life experiences. These
will remain with me to pass onto
the younger generation at school.
These places are rightly called the
seats of technological and academic
excellence. Our visit to Disneyland
and Universal Studios made the trip
adventurous. The magic of Niagara
Falls will be etched in my memory
forever. The visit to heritage sites
at Washington, DC provided a rich
historical experience, and while
New York gave a wow feeling, the
experience while being magical
was both fulfilling and enriching.