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Up with People Welcomes Vernon C. Grigg III as New President & CEO

Up with People is pleased to announce the appointment of Vernon C. Grigg III as its President and CEO. Under Grigg’s leadership, Up with People will expand...

Meet the Cast Monday: Merel from the Netherlands

On this week's Meet the Cast Monday, get to know Merel, a second semester traveler in the Up with People gap year from from the...

Meet the Cast: Marie from Norway

This week on Meet the Cast Monday, we would like for you to meet Marie Sandnes, a second semester traveler in the Up with People program from Bergen,...

Up with People Talks Super Bowl Halftime History

As Super Bowl LIV quickly approaches, Up with People takes a look back to reflect on...

Meet the Cast Monday: Luke from South Dakota

Meet the Cast Monday: Meet Luke from South Dakota, United States.

Luke traveled in Up with People for his first time last semester. Now, he has come back as the Dance Captain...

Four Benefits of Performing Arts

The performing arts have always been a topic of discussion when it comes to their correlation within the education system. The benefits, however, go beyond playing a challenging role on stage or...

European Travel Tips

A new decade is almost here. With 2020 right around the corner, the next cast of Up with People returns to Denver, CO to begin preparing for their spring tour. They will be making several stops...

A Mindful Approach To Study Abroad

Mindfulness is a concept that has become incredibly popular over the last several years. Sure, the idea has always been there, but the connection between travel and mindfulness seems to be a...

Top Places to Spend New Year 2020

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. Whether you are in the desert of Arizona or on the coast of Santorini in Greece, there are always amazing things to do when the ball drops and the new...

Travel Tips from Up with People Alumni

The next cast of Up with People will be arriving in January, 2020! We invited alumni of our program to share some of their best tips and advice for newcomers starting their gap year...