"It was awesome to have a guide and a planned itinerary. Also, I met a bunch of amazing people during the trip! However, there are some downsides to travelling with EF. I personally am someone who wants to see everything that I can during a trip (After all, I traveled all the way to Europe, I want to get the most out of it). Some of the things are 'optional', ie, the tour director asks the entire bus if we would like to stop by in another town when transferring from one city to another, but the only catch is that everyone must agree. Of course, a lot of times they don't work out since there will be some one in the group who disagrees. Hence, we missed the chance to see Pisa and Verona. Also, for the price we are paying, EF seems to like to skip over museums. I was VERY disappointed in the Vatican ( we sped past the Vatican Museums, I missed a bunch of things I wanted to see, only to exit after the walking tour and have the tour guide bring us to a souvenir shop. They could've left us in there and let those who want to wander do their thing) and in Florence (the Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery were not included in the itinerary. Florence is famous for their art!!!) We also missed the interior of the Duomo, which is also very disappointing. The worst part was that the tour director only told us that the sites were not covered on the day we arrived at Florence and told us that the line is usually very long and we were free to wait in line to purchase our tickets but it would take hours. Fortunately, a few people on the trip insisted and we went and waitd in line on our own (~1.5 hours) and managed to see Michelangelo's masterpiece, David. On the transfer day to Venice, our hotel was in another city, Jesolo, a beach town. But honestly, I did not travel all the way to Italy to spend a day in a beach that looks like Miami. I wish we had another half a day in Florence before transferring to Venice, or maybe stop in another town on route to Venice. But all in all, I think EF is a good way to travel if it is one's first time in Europe. Also, pick a country where traveling within the country is tough (like Italy), with EF, your transportation is all covered! It is also an amazing way to meet people! But if you're one who really want to go and see the culture and take the time to appreciate the art and architecture in Europe, EF may not be the best way to do that! :) But if you're worried, especially first time travelers, be sure to read up on the cities that you are visiting ,or maybe grab a book about the country so you know what to do during your free time and cover all the important sites that you want to visit! :)"

"EFCB is a great option for solo traveling or people traveling abroad for the first time. That is why I chose the program. Although I had a great time on the trip and saw great things and met awesome people, there were things I would have done differently if I planned the trip myself. I went on the 10 day Germany, Italy and Switzerland trip. The trip should really be called only 4 days because 6 of the days were spent sitting in a bus or on the plane. I was not aware so much driving was involved. The trip should be longer or condensed to only 2 cities instead of 4 to make the most of the time. Also, Germany was my least favorite, and we spent the most time there. Mayb it was because we went to 2 cities that were not much fun. Munich and Frankfurt were really boring. I would have chosen Berlin or a city with more history. I wished we spent more time in Italy and Switzerland and less in Germany. Also, the tour director was unorganized in the beginning, so the first few days were pretty rough.
For my first trip abroad, I got to see a lot of stuff, but I don't think I would book a tour again. I could do it cheaper myself, and see more of what I wanted to see."

"I did the Grand Tour of Ireland
PROS: I was always busy exploring Ireland on this tour. It was so so beautiful, and I had an absolute blast. My tour director, Rob, was fantastic, and the people in my group were very nice people. I will absolutely go back to Ireland; my tour director's knowledge of the land and its history really sparked my fancy and now I'm obsessed with it's history and culture.
EF did a really good job scheduling all of the events and activities, and I really do feel like I got my money's worth.
CONS:
EF did an exceptionally bad job scheduling flights. They scheduled flights and their layovers in a myriad of different ways, none of which made sense. For instance, all of the folks who lived in Chicago were sent from Shannon to Philadelphia, and then had to take another flight to O'Hare. All of the people from Philly had to fly to O'Hare and then fly to Philly, and so on. Not ideal.
The accommodations also left something to be desired. The hostels we stayed at were at the bare minimum, and we figured we'd get a little more for the price we paid. We also expected to have one or two meals paid for, aside from the last evening's dinner and the breakfasts that already came with the hotels.

Overall, it was a really, really fun and amazing tour and I had an amazing time. However, I think next time I would schedule my own flights, and maybe look into the hotels/hostels before registering. "

"It's great to have everything planned out so you don't have to worry about any logistics, and all transportation is covered including unlimited local transportation in the form of busses and trains in the cities you stay in. However, not all of the hostels were nice so I feel like the price is a bit too high. It's great for solo travelers though because of the safety aspect. But as a warning, if you love nature or history, EFCB is not for you. It's literally just tours of the major cities and tourist attractions. The safety and and planned days made it really convenient. You do get to see a lot in a short amount of time though! "

"As a very detail oriented and hyper-organized person, it was amazing to have EF College Break create such a wonderful adventure for me. At all times I felt supported and safe while on the trip. Everything was thoroughly planned and explained, so I felt prepared for my first adventure abroad.

I met some of the most amazing people on my trip and we are still in contact today and even attempting to plan another trip with the 5 of us if not more people from our trip. While being in Europe was incredible and seeing all the sites was a dream, the two directors and fellow travelers are the best memories of all!

I highly recommend EF College Break to anyone whether you are going with a friend or going by yourself. "

"I have traveled with EF College Break 3 times already.
My trips have all been great experiences!
Meeting new people, places and just trying new experiences! I love EFCB aside from EFtours because you have more freedom to do the things you want to do as long as you are safe, such as going out to cool new clubs and bars in other countries is always a blast! I would highly recommend EF College Break to anyone that ready for adventure and great time!"

"EF College Break I didn't know who they were if I should trust them or not, I was traveling by myself not knowing I was going to have the time of my life I went to Europe for 12 days last year summer 2013 to London, Paris, Rome made a lot of friends at the tour, our tour guide Mark was awesome he knew what he was doing very friendly and professional and this is why im traveling for my second time with EF to China this summer 2014 hope you have an amazing time as I did I would recommend EF to all my friends hope this help you decide I like to travel and With EF you get and affordable price everything included and you travel with people your same age which makes it a lot more fun. bon voyage "

"I went to Costa Rica last summer and had the time of my life. Ef is probably one of the most amazing college tours I have been on. We got to do so much in Costa Rica, and learned a lot too. I must say I had the time of my life there and recommend this trip to anyone who loves adventure. I made a ton of life long friends, and learned so much about their country. "

"Couldn't have asked for a better trip. Everything was planned well and the director was amazing. 10/10 would travel again. "

"Recently went to Ireland with EF CB for St. Paddy's Day. Not only did I enquire so much about Ireland history and culture, but I had the time of my life experiencing Ireland in a totally free way. Not only have my past trips been enriching with EF but I can't wait for my future ones as well! Great job EF! "

"EF College break is amazing. I have now done two tours with them. I have done the Grand Tour of Europe in the summer of 2013, and I have done St. Paddy's Day in Ireland March 2014. They were so organized with everything, and both of my tour guides were amazing. Friends, hilarious, professional, and organized. I absolutely love EF College Break, and they make you feel safe even when you a thousands of miles away. You will explore places you couldn't even dream up in your mind, and you will make best friends that you couldn't imagine your life without. I would highly recommend this company to anymore, because they are incredible! You will have a trip of your life!! "

"I have not one complaint about EF College Break. I traveled in summer 2013 with EF on the "Grand Tour of Europe." I have not one regret and booking with EF was an amazing experience. I thought the prices were amazingly reasonable (some might even say a steal!), and I saw so much more than I would have ever been able to see on my own. Keep in mind, traveling with EF is NOT a vacation. If you plan to sleep in, book the trip on your own. EF stands for Education First, and you truly do learn so much. You're up early to ensure you see all of the possible sights that some might miss if traveling without such a company. I will never forget the things I learned, places I visited, and memories I made traveling with EF and I plan to travel with them again very soon!"

"I wanted to go to Europe, but not alone. EF College Break was the obvious choice since it included the flights and tour options I was interested in. Once I got my trip started, I made friends fast with everyone in the group. We also had the best tour director, Daisy. She was very well traveled and gave us the best time with her stories and local facts. I loved how she organized some surprises for us throughout the trip. I would definitely go again if I have the time and money to do so! I had so much fun!"

"EF completely changed my life! I was so fortunate as to meet so many new and interesting people, while visiting all the sites I've always wanted to see. Without EF I would have never been able to accomplish my dream of seeing the world with extroadinary people!"

"Wow my trip was absolutely amazing!! The tour guide was even better he made sure he clued us in about all the tips on the island what to avoid and where to have the most fun!!! College break would not be as fun without EF! Booked my next trip a month after returning!!!"