Social Interaction: Getting away from the routine atmosphere of the school gives students an opportunity to spend time with each other in a new environment. They may be able to connect on more of a personal level without the structure of the normal school day.
New Experiences: An educational trip gives the opportunity for students to experience new venues or places.
Being independent: While away from home and the ease of a regular support system, students have opportunities to see what they are capable of accomplishing by themselves. Traveling allows students to develop themselves in ways that cannot be achieved without stepping outside of their comfort zone, becoming more mature, independent and self-aware.