What people say about Southeast Asia
>> World Challenge rocks my socks off majorly!! Fair to say this trip was like nothing else.<<
Bonnie Nelson, Challenger - Aberfoyle Park High School, SA, Vietnam 2008
>> World Challenge is not something you can describe in one word let alone 100. It's the most amazing experience any 15 - 16 year old can have. It's stepping out of your comfort zone and saying yes to things others only dream of. This experience will never be forgotten and something I'll stand up and be proud of. It's indescribable. <<
Ashleigh Judd, Challenger - Mt St Joesph's Girls' College, VIC, Vietnam 2008
>> The expedition can only be summed up by the word 'rollercoaster'; there are up, downs and loops. It goes so quickly and by the end you are screaming, 'let's go again!’ <<
Tom Backhaus, Challenger - Kenmore State High School, QLD, Borneo 2008
>> We were all challenged in different ways. Students accepted responsibility and developed a greater awareness of different cultures and personalities. This was an invaluable experience.<<
Mihaela Brysha, School Leader - Melbourne High School, VIC, Vietnam & Cambodia 2007
>> Every day presented a new challenge, enabling personal team growth. Tolerance, understanding, empathy, determination, failure, success, excitement were only some of the words that described the experience. <<
David Hedley, School Leader - Sacred Heart College, VIC, Borneo 2007
>> I think that this trip was the greatest thing I have ever done and I think World Challenge did a terrific job and picked a fantastic leader. Adam was amazing! The entire experience is life changing - PHENOMENAL!!! I wanted an adventure I could keep in my heart for a while. But I got so much more. I'm friends with amazing people, I lived among a remote village, I helped the community! You cannot predict how this experience will change your life and certainly can't predict how a group will create the greatest memories! The ones I know I will treasure forever. It is so much more than a trip; it's an ongoing life lesson. <<
Rebecca Jacobs, Challenger - Tintern Girls Grammar, VIC, Vietnam 2006
>> I was amazed at how much the students got involved in the whole process. They were happy to take on the roles of accountant, leader and deputy leader as well as taking charge of the food, accommodation and transport.
The same students that found it difficult to organise a BBQ in Manchester were negotiating for dried fish off the local people of Malaysia! <<
Anne Dowling, School Leader - Wilmslow High School, Malaysia 2005
>> I think Vietnam has been the greatest experience of my life and I loved the whole expedition, especially the trek and project and meeting new people. I feel I have benefited a lot from this, such as planning, transport, accommodation, food, how to be independent, and help each other in the team. The most challenging part of the expedition has been to be patient with others. <<
Naomi Hall, Challenger - Moulton School, Vietnam 2006
>> Sara has not stopped talking about her expedition to Borneo since she returned yesterday she really had a wonderful time. Will you also thank your people who accompanied them who obviously make a significant contribution to the enjoyment and safety of the expedition.
All Sara is talking about now is having a gap year to do something similar again and she was such a shy retiring wallflower before she left. It is difficult as she wants to study medicine which is a 7 year course. Again thank you very much, I would recommend your expeditions to anyone. <<
Peter Griffiths, Father of Challenger - Individuals Programme, Borneo 2005
