Is TTN right for me?

TTN seeks curious and energetic students from around the world who are eager to see and learn about the most iconic places on Earth, engage with global challenges, and broaden their understanding of the world. TTN students get the unique opportunity to be on the move and learn about the world through firsthand experiences.

Am I eligible?

TTN welcomes teens from all over the world to join us for an unforgettable travel experience! Our programs are open to students ages 14-18. We welcome both first-time and experienced travelers, which helps us to foster a diverse community where we can all learn from each other.

In order to join a program, students must fill out an application and pay the program tuition. Read more about the application process below.

At TTN, we want every participant to have a safe and life-enriching experience. In order to do so, we may ask some additional supporting application questions for students with a significant history of chronic illnesses, acute psychiatric conditions, physical disability, or behavioral issues.

We want to make sure that we are able to fully support students to have a life-changing summer with TTN!

If you have any questions or are unsure about whether you meet the following essential eligibility criteria, don’t worry! We encourage you to call us and we’ll be more than happy to cover all the bases with you.

What is your Essential Eligibility Criteria?

At Teen Travel Network, we welcome age-eligible teens who are excited about the opportunity to travel to apply for our programs. The following eligibility criteria are not intended to be exclusionary, but to identify the fundamental elements of participation with the goal of a safe and meaningful experience for everyone in the group. TTN programs are not therapeutic programs and are not able to support struggling teens seeking behavior or mental health outcomes.

Applications are carefully considered and screened to align with this criteria. It is not uncommon for TTN to require supporting documentation or information in the application screening process to confirm eligibility or suitability for program participation. Failure to disclose may also result in the application not being accepted or removal from the program. Please discuss with our team for any further clarification or concerns.

• Ability to independently manage daily personal care, including self-administering & self-managing personal medications or treatments including mental health and self-care while away from support systems or regularly scheduled professional treatment plans.
• Students experiencing or with a history of chronic illnesses, acute psychiatric conditions, behavioral issues or some kinds of disability may require additional screening to determine suitability. For example, it may be required that additional details are disclosed, medical specialists sign off or that stability is demonstrated for 6-12 months.
• Physician support is required for all participants and parent/guardian support is required for those under 18 years of age. Changes in medical history must be disclosed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate willingness to try new things and remain open, inclusive, alert, engaged, respectful, tolerant and communicative in a new environment while tolerating significant levels of ambivalence and ambiguity.
• Commit to proactively communicating with TTN staff directly if help is needed.
  Ability to self-regulate various environmental challenges and stressors (high heat and humidity, cold, altitude, insects, change in diet, change in time zones, sharing spaces, roommates, etc.).
• Ability to walk unassisted distances over 1 mile, lift items weighing 40 pounds, and follow detailed instructions in English to avoid hazards. Participants may opt out of certain activities on most programs if needed, in consultation with program staff and parents.
• Maintain a reasonable level of situational awareness appropriate to circumstances and exercise sound judgment regardless of direct supervision.
• Must be willing to independently travel between home and the destination airport. (flights, arrival, etc. – unaccompanied minor services may be available with the airline)
• Agree to and follow the TTN code of conduct, abide by local laws and comply with recommended preventive measures presented by TTN staff recognizing risks and hazards.

Where do your students come from?

TTN students come from all over the world, across multiple countries and continents. Wherever they may be coming from, students will be met by TTN staff upon arrival at the airport. Most students join programs on their own, which makes a TTN program a great place to meet new friends!

Our staff are experts at leading groups of teens and helping them get to know each other, and many students gain life-long friendships through the unique travel experiences they share together. In fact, many students will choose to do another program the next summer with their friends they met on-program.

Will attending a TTN program help me get into college?

After completing a TTN program, students will have a broader perspective and understanding of the world around them, in addition to many experiences they can talk about in college admissions essays.