How much would a trip with People to People cost?

It costs about 4 times what it's worth. You are just 1 of many thousands of students who got the same mail-shot. They are just a firm of very expensive travel agents. I suggest you simply bin the letter and forget about it.

don't be a sucker for a mailshot, that's all it is. You can do this trip for a lot less. throw the letter away and tell all your friends to do the same.

Funny, just yesterday I talked to a woman who's daughter just did a People-to-People Europe trip. She said it cost $7,000 but her daughter did manage to raise all the money herself.

People to People is a very reputable program through which you will see and experience things the average independent backpacker could only dream of. It is one of the results of President Eisenhower's citizen diplomacy initiative, another being the Sister Cities International program. It is not a "travel agency," as one answerer suggests. It is an intensive, escorted educational and cultural program that includes a community service component as well. Yes, it is a bit pricey, but the price includes all of your transportation, accommodations, most meals, escort and educational/cultural programs while you are abroad. For a three-week experience, it is worth every penny. Also, contrary to what the other answerer suggests, you did not get your invitations because you got on someone's mailing list. You got them because someone in your community, most likely one of your teachers, feels you are bright, enthusiastic and out-going enough to be worthy of being invited. You must be nominated to participate in People to People. You don't get invited by buying a particular brand of sugar or something. As for fundraising, the 12-year-old boy in our town who went on the P2P program in Great Britain last summer did a variety of things. He and his parents visited a number of local stores and inquired about scholarships. He received one from Walmart. He also got a number of shops to donate things such as barbecue grills, a nice watch from a jewelers, sporting goods, etc., and organized a raffle. He sold tickets to the raffle at community festivals and events, and set up a table outside a grocery store to sell them. They also organized a dining program at a couple local restaurants, in which anyone who supported him ate at the restaurants on a particular "P2P Day" and informed their waiter that they were supporting the boy. Proceeds from those patrons went to the boy's scholarship fund. There are many ways you can organize money, but all of them require hard work. Car washes, grocery bagging for tips, etc., are just some. But the experience of being a People to People ambassador is worth all the effort. You will have a sensational time in Europe! Good luck!

I got one in the mail today. My cousin went with people to people to Austrailia and she did many fundraisers. So yes there will be fundraisers involved in the process.

I believe it's around $2000-2500? I don't think any fundraiser will give you that full amount but at least part of it will be paid for. Fundraising could also be good for spending money on food and souvenirs. If you do in fact go, make sure you send your parents a postcard.

Omfgg i got one to go there tooo! where is your meeting? mines in niskyana, ny!

Try by getting a free fundraising kit from various websites. It's a great way to learn more about the fundraising options they offer. With the right information and the right tools they can help you make your next fundraiser a success. All fundraising groups are going to have to sell their items to generate money. Everyone starts with selling to mom and dad then moves on to friends. The more successful the campaign means the more people you will actually have to talk to. Here are a collection of sales tips you can use to help you while you are raising funds. - Have fun and enjoy what you are doing. It is not necessary to have a canned speech and perform it by memory. You can talk to people and have fun with your campaign, the donors will pick up on this and sales will increase. - Be honest while making the rounds for sales. You are a representative of your school group. - People do not want to be told what to do. Your job is to make people feel good about donating to your school group. - When you get a no, don’t take it personally. The donors are not saying they don’t like you; they just may not care for the product or have the money available at the time. - For people who are nervous about selling a little preparation is key. By practicing your sales talk it will bring confidence. Again the goal is not to recite something word for word but to talk about your fundraising campaign with confidence. It might sound a little funny but try role-playing if selling is an issue with you. Spend time with people rehearsing just talking and getting past an objection or two. - Avoid hard selling. There is no need to be pushy while fundraising. People like to help out and also enjoy buying. You may even be able to offer them the chance to show up to school to check out the new equipment, or the new uniforms for the baseball team. By being friendly and a good representative you just might pick up new volunteers along the way. - If possible get a booth or a table in a high traffic area. Places like malls or local events. This will get you lots of traffic and potential donors that you can approach. These sales tips are good for whatever sales you might find yourself in. You might even consider these tips good advice for talking to people and relating. Remember interacting with people will serve you better than just about any learned skill taught. A little preparation with these tips will insure that your fundraising campaign is both fun and profitable.