What do you need to pack/ purchase for a typical dorm room? What expenses outside of tuition, room and board and books will you need or want to cover each month? Should you have a credit card or bank account? Some expenses can vary greatly depending on the college, nearby town and personal wants but we will cover the basics in this class and leave you with a spreadsheet that you can fill in with your own particular information/ expectations and estimates as you speak with different colleges.

America (USA) is one of the most diverse nations on Earth in its people and its landscape. We will discuss the different regions of this vast nation looking at highlights of what to see and the idiosyncrasies of its cultures that make it unique and yet blend into one nation. This is a class on travel and discovering an America you are just getting to know. [This class is one of 2 parts-one part is discussing what to see, the other is planning how to do it. You can do either or both classes.]

America's (USA) diversity offers many unique travel experiences and planning a trip is challenging and exciting as you get to choose mode of transportation (car,plane,train,ship), accommodations (hostel,tent,hotel,RV), timing (whale migration,Aurora Borealis,desert flowers) and create your own memories. This class is about how to plan such a trip-where to begin, how early to start and how to find your own way of seeing this country. [This class is one of 2 parts-one part is discussing what to see, the other is planning how to do it. You can do either or both classes.]

This is part 2 of 2. You could do one or both. 1 focuses on planning and tips and 2 (this class) focuses on what to see. We saw so many spectacular sights while we traveled the year. Many were planned, many were surprises and some exceeded our expectations like seeing the Aurora Borealis and swimming with 150 year old turtles, seeing lava bubble on top of a crater and whales breaching. This class is a mix of photos and talk of what to see where and when. Get a feel for what you may want to see. The world is filled with many wonders. I hope to show you some of the many we saw and give details of how and when you can plan to see them too.

This is Part 1 of 2. You may sign up for either part or both. Our family traveled by RV, ships, and planes throughout the USA for a year.. We schooled on the road and learned to use every resource as efficiently as possible. Part 1 is about how we did it. How we planned, kept in touch with people, received mail,... you name it. If it had to do with ordinary living, we found a way. Come learn how to do this yourself! (Part 2 is more of a visual with talking about what to see.)

What do you need to pack/ purchase for a typical dorm room? What expenses outside of tuition, room and board and books will you need or want to cover each month? Should you have a credit card or bank account? Some expenses can vary greatly depending on the college, nearby town and personal wants but we will cover the basics in this class and leave you with a spreadsheet that you can fill in with your own particular information/ expectations and estimates as you speak with different colleges.

What do you need to pack/ purchase for a typical dorm room? What expenses outside of tuition, room and board and books will you need or want to cover each month? Should you have a credit card or bank account? Some expenses can vary greatly depending on the college, nearby town and personal wants but we will cover the basics in this class and leave you with a spreadsheet that you can fill in with your own particular information/ expectations and estimates as you speak with different colleges.

Where to go, what to see, how to see it, where to stay, safety issues and so much more. We just spent 87 days traveling to/from and through 26 countries in Europe including Russia, Iceland and Greenland. Quick overview on planning with a slide show of some different or special areas. Bring questions especially if you plan to see a certain region someday.

Ever think about taking a summer to see the USA? I’ve visited all 50 states by car/van/RV/train/plane alone/with friends/ with family and on a budget. The USA has some of the most beautiful sites and wonders in the world. Join me for a quick trip around the USA through photos and stories highlighting the best of what I saw. Plus, l’ll also give a handout of recommendations for each state. Hopefully by the time you leave, you will have a blueprint for your own trip! (FYI - This is a partner class with Exploring Alaska and Hawaii offered after this class. But either can be taken alone!)

What do you need to pack/ purchase for a typical dorm room? What expenses outside of tuition, room and board and books will you need or want to cover each month? Should I have a credit card or bank account? Some expenses can vary greatly depending on the college, nearby town and personal wants but we will cover the basics in this class and leave you with a spreadsheet that you can fill in with your own particular information/ expectations and estimates as you speak with different colleges..

Alaska and Hawaii have unique stories to tell. With an abundance of natural beauty, multitude of geologic wonders, and distinct cultural heritage, these states offer visitors much to be explored and experienced. Join me as we explore volcanoes, glaciers, the Arctic Ocean, whale migrations, the Aurora Borealis, Denali, giant ancient sea turtles and one of the clearest observatories on top of the tallest mountain in the world (Not Everest!) Come and see what all the fuss is about. (FYI - This class is a partner to Traveling the Continental USA which is offered just before this class but not required.)

The logistics of spending a year on the road. Our family traveled by RV, ships, and planes. We schooled on the road and learned to use every resource as efficiently as possible. The course is about how we did it. How we planned, kept in touch with people, received mail,... you name it. If it had to do with ordinary living, we found a way. Come learn how to do this yourself!

We saw so many spectacular "things" while we traveled the year. Many were planned, many were surprises and some exceeded our expectations like seeing the Aurora Borealis and swimming with 150 year old turtles, seeing lava bubble on top of a crater and smoke rise out of Vesuvius. The world is filled with many wonders. I hope to show you some of the many we saw and give details of how and when you can plan to see them too.

This talk will be geared toward teenagers' concerns about money, including preparing a budget for living away from home at college, using checks, and managing a credit card. Subjects include Budgeting, Investments, Insurance, and Taxes, along with some tricks to help you save money.