Hundreds of thousands of American college students attend study abroad each year. Glossy brochures suggest unique opportunities in exotic locations in what is today a $17 billion dollar a year industry. Yet, while many programs are safe, thousands of families learn too late that study abroad is an unregulated industry with no tracking of student deaths and injuries, accountability or transparency – and their child, far from home, may be in danger.

TRIP OF LIFETIME is a feature documentary film that follows the moms in their fight from universities to the nation’s capitol while telling their stories and weaving in stories of other victim families and experts to give context to the history and dangers of the study abroad industry. The main focus will be preventable deaths but will also include a broader look at assaults, rapes and thefts in study abroad programs. It’s a must see film for all families considering a study abroad program.