As a Reach the World traveler, you will write about your experiences abroad and post original photos and videos for a classroom of students in the United States. Unlike a personal blog, travelers’ journeys on the RTW platform are structured to easily integrate into a K-12 classroom environment. The average time commitment for a Reach the World traveler is about two to five hours per week.
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for a Reach the World virtual exchange, you must be currently abroad OR be planning to spend a minimum of six weeks abroad during the 2022-23 academic year. We are unable to accept virtual study abroad/internship applicants at this time. These eligibility guidelines do not apply to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) joining as part of the World Wise Schools partnership.
If you are accepted and matched with a classroom, you will:
- Submit 1-2 articles per week (500-750 words each) to
the RTW website, as outlined in the journey itinerary designed in
partnership with your matched educator (NOTE: Virtual exchange journeys will vary in length, but are typically 6-10 weeks from beginning to end)
- Work closely with your editorial team to revise submissions where needed
- Video conference with your classroom (2-3 times during the course of the exchange)
- Communicate weekly with your matched educator