StickerGiant, a custom sticker and label company in Colorado, partners with organizations that use visual storytelling to strengthen their mission. Where There Be Dragons, a leader in cross-cultural education since 1993, uses custom Logo Stickers to honor students, educators, and adults who complete their international learning programs.
This article explains how the program works, why the sticker matters, and how experiential education organizations can use custom stickers to reinforce belonging, achievement, and global citizenship.
What Is Where There Be Dragons?
Where There Be Dragons is an experiential education organization offering programs for high school students, college students, educators, and adults. Their courses focus on cross-cultural understanding, leadership development, self-exploration, and global citizenship through immersive international travel.
For more than 30 years, Dragons has helped participants explore unfamiliar cultures, learn from local communities, and grow into globally minded leaders.
Why Do Dragons Participants Receive a Custom Sticker?
The program’s alumni sticker is a core part of their experience-based tradition. At the end of each program, participants receive a custom white vinyl Logo Sticker featuring the Dragons emblem—an homage to the mythical markers historically used on maps to indicate unknown territories.
This sticker serves as:
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A physical reminder of the journey
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A badge of achievement shared across alumni
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A travel-friendly accessory for luggage, water bottles, and notebooks
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A durable option for long-term use, thanks to outdoor-durable, water-resistant material
Because students collect these stickers year after year, the design has become a recognizable marker of global learning and personal growth.
How Custom Stickers Support Experiential Learning Programs
Organizations like Dragons often use stickers to reinforce identity and belonging. When participants add an alumni sticker to a suitcase or laptop, they signal the values learned during their program: curiosity, cultural understanding, and the courage to explore the unknown.
Benefits for Education and Travel Organizations
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Simple onboarding touchpoint: Give students a physical welcome moment.
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Community building: Alumni recognize the logo everywhere it travels.
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Evergreen promotion: Stickers become mobile branding.
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Durable keepsake: Outdoor-resistant vinyl supports long-term use.
What Sticker Materials Work Best for Travel Programs?
Most experiential education programs choose durable options that can withstand moisture, sun exposure, and long-term travel.
Recommended Sticker Types
Die Cut Stickers
Individually finished with crack and peel backing; ideal for traditional Logo Stickers.
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Outdoor durable 12–18 months
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Water, oil, UV, and scratch resistant
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All-temp permanent adhesive (–65°F to 200°F)
Clear Stickers
Great for minimalist branding or window applications.
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Opaque or translucent ink options
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Water, oil, UV, and scratch resistant
Holographic Stickers
Add reflectivity and visual impact for youth programs.
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Tear-proof material
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Interactive holographic effect
These options help travel programs deliver keepsakes that stand up to varied climates, travel gear, and frequent handling.
How Dragons’ Story Inspires Their Sticker Design
Historically, mapmakers used dragons to represent mysterious or uncharted territories—spaces that invited exploration. Dragons adopted that symbolism to honor the spirit of stepping beyond the known.
The alumni sticker reflects:
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Global exploration
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Commitment to cultural curiosity
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A shared identity among travelers
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The courage to learn at the “edge of the map”
Students proudly display the sticker as a marker of their growth and their connection to a global community.
Key Takeaways
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Where There Be Dragons uses custom Logo Stickers to commemorate international travel and experiential learning.
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Stickers reinforce identity, community, and achievement among students and educators.
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Die Cut Stickers are the most common choice for travel programs due to durability and outdoor performance.
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StickerGiant provides water-resistant, UV-resistant materials ideal for luggage, bottles, and gear.
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A simple alumni sticker becomes a meaningful, lasting part of the learning journey.
FAQs
What type of sticker is best for outdoor travel use?
Die Cut Stickers made with BOPP material and laminated with glossy or matte finish provide 12–18 months of outdoor durability and resist water, oil, UV, and scratches.
Are StickerGiant stickers water resistant?
Yes. Most sticker materials—including Die Cut, Clear, and Holographic—are printed on water-resistant material with protective lamination.
Can students apply these stickers to luggage or water bottles?
Yes. Our materials and adhesives perform well on smooth surfaces such as plastic, metal, and hard-shell luggage.
Do Clear Labels or Clear Stickers work for travel programs?
Clear Stickers are ideal if you want a transparent or minimalist look. They maintain durability similar to standard vinyl stickers. Clear Labels are better for product packaging rather than long-term travel use.
Can organizations order custom shapes for their logo?
Yes. All StickerGiant stickers are laser cut into free custom shapes to match your logo or illustration.