the Parents

Michael J. Cirullo —

"I wanted to take this time to express my sincere "thank you" to you and your staff for putting together, (by my son Andrew's account), what had to be one of the most extraordinary experiences of his life this past summer (2008) in Bhutan and India.

He was at once, very moved by your passion for teaching and the breadth and depth of knowledge about the region and its culture. More specifically, he felt that the opportunity to be among the people and experience their lives first hand, was an event in time which would forever change the way he viewed the world, and one which he would remember always.

As a parent of three college students (to include Andrew), it is very encouraging to know that there are "study abroad" programs available today which are able to make such a connection with the student.

Jim, we whole-heartedly recommend the Wisdom Tours experience and welcome the opportunity to speak to any parents/students who may be giving consideration to the program." 9/24/08

Andrew

Laura Stocker —

"Dear Jim, I had to send you a quick e-mail to thank you for everything you did for the students on the Bhutan trip. Martha has not stopped talking about what a life-changing experience it was. She had an amazing time. It was a trip of a lifetime and she will carry those memories with her for a long time! You obviously know what you are doing with these programs and with the people who are lucky enough to go. Thanks again, Jim for allowing Martha this opportunity." 7/17/08

Martha

Pam Sheperd —

"Jim – My thanks to you for providing the students with such a rich and valuable experience on the summer study abroad program to Bhutan. I really appreciated your personal attention and help that you gave to Justin during the trip. Justin was completely enthralled with the entire experience! Thanks for everything.
— Sincerely Pam" 6/8/08

Suzanne Greenawalt —

"Dear Jim, just a short note to thank you for all that you did to help make Courtney’s trip so wonderful. I have talked to her just a few times since she returned from India and the exuberance really shows. She is so happy that she enrolled in the India program with you." 1/15/08

Courtney

Beth Gurney —

"Dear professor Hagan, I would like  to thank you for providing my son, Michael, with a most extraordinary experience. The study abroad to India is an event which will have an imprint on him for the rest of his life. Again, thank you for your tremendous commitment to young people!" 1/19/08

Sue Fennelly —

"Thank you Jim for taking my daughter Faith on your study abroad program to India. I must say that traveling to India with you has had a major impact on Fiath’s future direction and for this I am most grateful. Please continue these wonderful trips!" 2/08/07

Faith

David Elderkin —

"Our daughter Kate had an outstanding experience on your Wisdom Tours study abroad program to Tibet. You ran the trip smoothly and professionally with safety as a first priority despite the complex and challenging logistics of such a journey. The immersion in the Tibetan culture expanded our daughter’s world for a lifetime. She still feels the impact – remaining  in touch with both Tibetans and the other students on the trip. We can strongly recommend the experience to other parents. Thank you Jim!" 8/12/07

Kate

Lin Warren —

"Dear Jim, I really want to thank you for taking my son Jeff on your study abroad trip to India. He had such an amazing experience and it is all he talks about since his return. He said he felt safe and well taken care of during his entire trip and he learned so much from the experience. I am already considering sending my daughter on a future trip with you!" 1/28/06

Jeff