Planning excursions requires an attention to detail and organization. There is much unseen to the planning of a trip and all that is required to find the best prices and requirements needed to verify transportation. Its embarrassing if an entire group is waiting on you to arrive so it is safe to say that group excursions teach you punctuality. Not only do excursions teach you the practicalities of planning ahead, but they enrich you. You grow a deep hunger to learn about new cultures and you allow yourself to be touched by architecture and art that you can't necessarily find in the states.