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Our approach to faculty-led programs and short-term study abroad is in our name: custom. Like a fingerprint, each faculty-led custom program is unique, and our capabilities across 110+ countries are unmatched. By incorporating your curriculum goals, we source one-of-a-kind experiences that better prepare your students for future careers by exposing them to international culture, businesses, and academic engagements. From selecting your destination to identifying interactive engagements that bring your curriculum to life, our thematic approach ensures that your program is finetuned to the learning outcomes and unique needs of you and your students.
Once your program is developed, you’ll work directly with an account manager who will be your champion, working directly with our large team of logistical experts, curriculum specialists, and on-the-ground partners. Our long-time university partners see their account managers as an integral part of their own university teams, ensuring that your program is uniquely yours each and every year.
To begin customizing your program, give us a call at 1-800-422-2368.
Jennifer Fisher leads our WorldStrides Custom Programs team, working directly with university partners to globalize their curriculum through short-term, faculty-led cultural immersions. Jen brings a passion for customized curriculum solutions to this role after more than 25 years working with institutions of higher learning.
Swedish design is marveled and copied around the world – its clean, minimalist look can be found at retail giants like IKEA and H&M, and places a strong emphasis on functionality. While in Sweden, meet with designers shaping the field today and visit some of the country’s architectural landmarks – like the Turning Torso – many are a design feat in their own right.
Many famous songwriters, music producers, and singers come from Sweden. A fan of ABBA, Avicii, the Cardigans or Max Martin songs? You have Sweden to thank! Discover what has made music so prominent in Swedish society with visits to municipal music schools, and meet with members of a non-profit like Export Music Sweden, which promotes and helps fund Swedish artists abroad.
Swedish filmmaking has a long history of international success, and has produced famous names like Ingmar Bergman, Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman. Visit the Filmstaden film ground just outside of Stockholm to see where their success began, and learn more about the multiple film festivals held in Sweden every year, like the Stockholm International Film Festival and Tempo Documentary Festival.
The colorful coastlines and innovative architecture of Sweden reflect the country’s vibrant culture. With an extensive history dating back to 1000 AD, many travelers to Sweden enjoy walking among the ruins of Viking times – wandering through medieval cities and seaside fortresses and exploring burial mounds and ancient stone ships. Whatever you do, Sweden’s natural beauty will be there. Venturing out of major cities opens the door to quiet, untouched islands, gorgeous trails and scenic waterways. Sweden works hard to protect its natural beauty, and leads the way in many efforts toward clean energy and sustainability.
