Student Org Spotlight: Buckeye Travel Club

Buckeye Travel Club members gather for a group shot

Many students aspire to travel abroad but are faced with barriers like cost, timing and logistics. Because of these barriers, planning a trip can be daunting, but Buckeye Travel Club is here to help. Founded in August 2014, Buckeye Travel Club exists as an informative and social organization for students who are interested in travel and cultural enrichment.

Madalyn Hawthorn, president of Buckeye Travel club, says, “[We are] the only travel club at the University, and because of the membership dues, we are able to have peak life experience trips at wholesale prices rather than retail, making it much more affordable to travel. Students are also able to make new lifelong friends and will always have travel buddies because of our club.”

Buckeye Travel club is organizing a tropical trip in August before the autumn semester begins, and they are also turning their attention to humanitarian efforts. They hope to create a bottle school for children in Guatemala who are unable to receive educations due to lack of infrastructure. For more information about bottle schools, click here.

Even if you’re not looking to travel in the near future, Buckeye Travel Club is a great opportunity to meet people with similar goals, learn new things and socialize. On the other hand, if you’re dreaming of backpacking through Europe or sinking your toes into white sand beaches, check out Buckeye Travel Club for potential travel buddies and budget-friendly trips. They are accepting new members throughout the year. For more information, you can check out their Facebook page here.

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