The year is moving fast, but there’s still plenty of time to make an impact! We’re excited to announce the 2025 GoAbroad Travel Review Contest, and we’d love your help in spreading the word. Encourage your participants to share their experiences and leave a review for your program on GoAbroad.com. Not only does this provide meaningful insights for your organization, but it also gives your alumni a chance to win exciting travel prizes!
Reviews from your participants can help attract new participants to your programs, highlight what makes your programs special, and give you valuable tools for growth in 2026.
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Contest Details
This year, we’re giving our review contest a twist with a three-phase format designed to make participation engaging, exciting, and rewarding.
Phase 1: Leave a REVIEW
From November 24 to December 5, 2025, encourage your alumni to leave a review for your programs on GoAbroad. Every submitted review during this period will serve as an official contest entry.
Phase 2: Selection of Finalists
On December 10, 2025, our team will select finalists from all eligible alumni reviews. Selected finalists will be notified by email with the next steps and details on the final phase.
Phase 3: The 72-Hour Race
Beginning on December 15, 2025, all finalist stories will be featured on the GoAbroad Instagram account. The post that earns the most engagement (likes, shares, saves, and comments) within 72 hours will win $500 + a Travel Bundle Kit!
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Get Ahead in the Contest
Encouraging your alumni to review early gives your organization a strong advantage. More verified reviews can help increase your visibility, strengthen your ranking potential, and support your eligibility for the 2025 Top Rated badge.
Phase 1 submissions close on December 5, 2025, so start gathering reviews now.
Be sure to check the full terms and conditions for complete contest guidelines.
Meet the 2025 GoAbroad Travel Review Contest Finalists
We’re excited to announce the official finalists of the 2025 GoAbroad Travel Review Contest. After reviewing hundreds of inspiring alumni submissions, our team selected standout reviews that truly captured the impact of going abroad.
2025 Finalists
- Aziza Best – Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement (XploreAsia)
- Monserrat Luna – Study Abroad at the University of Exeter (University of Exeter)
- DavRicia Hughe – Xplore Thailand TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement (XploreAsia)
- Areeza Kabani – Internships Abroad in Barcelona – Summer (Expanish)
- Kyleigh Howell – Gili Shark Conservation Project in Indonesia (Gili Shark Conservation)
- Eddie Kaake – Humanities & Social Sciences in Europe (CES Maastricht)
- Stevie Sanborn – Teach English in Spain (RVF International)
📣 The Final Phase Is Underway
On December 15, 2025, we officially kicked off the final phase of the contest by publishing each finalist’s review on the GoAbroad Instagram account.
Be sure to visit our Instagram page to read the finalist stories and show your support.