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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.
Switzerland is consistently ranked as the most innovative country in the world. Historically, a lack of natural resources has driven a highly skilled labor force to develop technological and economic infrastructure more advanced than its neighbors. Visit tech industry leaders and discover how the Swiss have created their innovation powerhouse.
Stable domestic and international political and economic climates offer a safe haven for foreign direct investment; free access to foreign markets fuels healthy competition at home. Explore how stability and transparency alleviate economic and political friction.
With low corporate tax rates, a highly developed service sector, and a highly educated labor force, Switzerland consistently maintains a GDP per capita among the highest in the world. Political and economic stability, legal transparency, and capital efficiency all contribute to Switzerland’s highly competitive economic environment. Meet with business leaders, and study the institutions that make Switzerland thrive.
The peaceful country has been known for its neutrality since its borders were first established in 1815. Though not a part of the European Union, the country has maintained relations with the body through bilateral agreements, and its economic practices conform to the EU in most respects. In recent years, Switzerland has worked to reform banking secrecy laws to further align with trading partner policies. Beyond its economic intrigue, Switzerland is a contemporary, multicultural hub filled with stunning landscapes to explore. With year-round snow, castles and abbeys, art museums and chocolate factories to be discovered, Switzerland is sure to awaken all of your senses.
