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## [BENEFITS OF STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS](https://blog.prometour.com/benefits-of-student-exchange-programs)
The social impact of student travel is well documented. According to a study conducted by SYTA – [Student Youth Travel Association](https://syta.org/)...
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 By [Mark Stephens](https://blog.prometour.com/author/mark-stephens) On March 27, 2019
## [SPRING TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD](https://blog.prometour.com/spring-traditions-around-the-world)
This past week we celebrated St-Patrick’s Day and welcomed the arrival of spring. Both bring a renewed, colourful, perspective to...
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