If you've had an opportunity to travel, you understand that traveling evokes an array of emotions, uncovers a significant amount of learning, sparks curiosity and so much more. With this we can assume that travel has the ability to better the next generation as students, workers and people.
Read MoreAs AI (Artificial Intelligence) continues to weave its way into countless industries, the travel industry stands out as one fit for transformation. For student travelers, who often juggle tight budgets, packed itineraries, and learning objectives, the integration of AI into travel planning and execution can make all the difference. Let's dive into how AI is reshaping travel experiences for students across the globe.
Read MoreThe heart of Too Fly has always been to highlight the possibility of exploring the world through studying and volunteering abroad and through engaging with travel organizations. We know how valuable travel can be for developing minds like our students - opening the eyes, hearts, and minds of all who are fortunate enough to do it. this goes beyond traveling once or twice, outside of school-funded programming, we have to enforce that students deserve to travel even after the completion of their degree and become inspired, lifelong, travelers and learners.
Read MoreAs you can imagine, the cost of travel is one of the greatest challenges students face when trying to travel abroad. Students who are the first in their families to travel, there often aren’t aware of how much the entirety of a trip abroad may cost. From transit to lodging to passports to insurance, the expenses add up. There are also instances when students have to forfeit travel for work-study or on-campus jobs. For many black and brown students working through college is a reality and they can’t afford to drop their jobs for an opportunity to study abroad. Here at Too Fly Foundation, we aim to be a resource for students to be able to see the world. In this article, we will explore resources that will bridge the financial gap and help to alleviate some of the financial burdens.
Read MoreWhen it comes to encouraging inclusive travel experiences and closing travel disparities that students in under-resourced communities often face, the conversation often leads to a few specific challenges, primarily around accessibility and awareness.
Read MoreAs the world begins to slowly reopen, we are all eager to begin traveling again. Just as we are excited, we can guarantee our students are even more excited! Looking ahead, schools and organizations will likely start reintroducing study abroad. We are currently gearing up to open our scholarship applications and scale our Travel@Home program. Here’s how you and your company can continue to support our vision throughout 2021 and beyond.
Read MoreThe Too Fly Foundation continuously works to bridge generations and inspire curiosity abroad. We understand the value of travel for our students but also recognize the glaring gaps students of color are facing in education, technology and, of course, travel. These gaps are more apparent due to the current COVID-19 climate.
Read MoreThe “We Inside” Digital Day Party and Fundraiser brought together creatives, performers, change agents, and small, minority business owners from across the country to continue the organization’s mission of bridging generations and inspiring curiosity abroad while providing students in underserved communities with passports and travel grants so they, too, can gain a global perspective.
Read MorePeace, love and good health to you! We know these past weeks have been crazy and uncertain. Everyone is asking the question of “what’s next?” and “what if?”. We just wanted to take the time to assure you that no matter what those answers may be, the Too Fly Foundation has your back!
Read MoreCrissX of CrissXFitness (@crisstopher.x on instagram) from Trufusion Dallas hosted a charity ride fundraiser on behalf of the Too Fly Foundation. Now a number of our CreativelyLIT Fundraisers, we “Pour for Passports” but for this fundraiser we definitely sweated for them. The fundraiser was held the day after our Too Fly Dallas Fundraiser We were able to raise the amount of a passport with this creative fundraiser. Just like that, CrissX has become a Too Fly Passport Partner. The #TooFlyCrew is extremely appreciative of CrissX and Trufusion for organizing this amazing effort.
Read MoreIt’s undeniable that there’s one sport that transcends borders, languages and cultures—soccer! In this same spirit, the Too Fly Foundation and FC Dallas partnered together for the soccer team’s 2020 season opener against Philadelphia Union on Saturday, February 29. Through ticket sales, our two organizations were able to fundraise money to go towards our mission of providing travel grants and passport scholarships for our underserved youth in the DFW community.
Read MoreThe Too Fly Foundation kicked off the decade with an intimate, but still CreativeLIT fundraiser in our hometown of Dallas, Texas! With the goal of galvanizing a community and cultivating a passion for global travel and curiosity, the #TooFlyCrew leveraged the ‘month of love’ to highlight a love for travel but to also celebrate Black faces in many places during Black History Month.
Read MoreThe Too Fly Foundation was founded over three years ago with a firm belief that every student should have the opportunity to travel and experience our world and everything it has to offer. It has been with concerted effort, belief, intentions and collaboration that we continue to make progress towards that vision.
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