In developing college short term travel programs whether domestic or abroad it is essential for faculty to recognize the obstacles and challenges to ensure an enriching experience for students. Experiential learning was the guiding principle to teaching the curriculum; however, civility and respect became a lens in which to examine the qualitative student journals and conversations. As a result, this article describes similarities and differences in program design, and how faculty's participation and preparation in short-term travel study programs can contribute to a student's holistic enrichment of learning and self-awareness of others as well as augment faculty professional development.