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How much do short-term trips cost?

All WEC Trek participants raise their own support. WEC Trek will help you by giving you tips on raising support.

The budgeted cost of your short-term trip will depend on its destination and length of stay. Individual Placement trips of one to three months usually range between $1200 and $5000.

Costs included in the budget:

• Round-trip airfare from Philadelphia to overseas destination
• Transportation on the field
• Meals
• Accommodations
• Language learning
• Project costs
• Planned field trips
• Registration
• Orientation and debrief

Costs not included in the budget:

• Travel from home to Philadelphia for orientation and travel from Philadelphia back home after debriefing
• Inoculations and physical examinations
• Overseas travel and medical insurance while on field
• Passport and visa fees
• Prayer letter expenses
• Personal spending money

Any money you raise above your budget can be applied toward these expenses.