From on-site to insights
Site visits are an invaluable way to deepen understanding of the student experience, strengthen institutional partnerships, and foster academic collaboration. We offer tailored opportunities for study abroad professionals and faculty to experience our programs firsthand—ensuring alignment with your institutional goals and providing on-the-ground insight into our academic, cultural, and operational infrastructure.
We welcome the opportunity to host you abroad and would be delighted to share our passion for international education with you and your colleagues.
Group Site Visits
We regularly organize small-group site visits for U.S. faculty and administrators. By participating in one of our scheduled site visits, you will gain familiarity with our program capabilities including academic integration, accommodations, cultural immersion, and health & safety. You'll also meet members of our trusted on-site team who support you and your students while abroad.
Our group site visits are subsidized by WorldStrides and include accommodations, select meals, cultural activities, in-country transportation, and programming relevant to your area of interest. You'll be responsible for travel expenses to and from the site visit destination.
Each group site visits focuses on one of the following programming options:
- International University Programs: Designed for study abroad advisors and international office staff, these visits provide a holistic look at our direct-enroll and exchange partnerships. You’ll typically visit 2 - 3 program sites and tour campus facilities, meet local staff and faculty, and experience cultural activities that mirror our student programming. You'll also have the opportunity to have an open exchange with WorldStrides students who are currently studying abroad with us for an inside look at their experience. There is a $500 fee to participate.
- Custom Programs: For faculty interested in short-term custom programs at the undergraduate or graduate level, these visits focus on showcasing the academic environments, logistical support, and local partnerships that bring your curriculum to life abroad. You'll explore potential excursion options, global partnerships, classroom and meeting spaces, accommodations, and on-site health & safety infrastructure.
Please contact your Campus Partnership representative for further details.
Upcoming site visits
| Program Focus | Location | Dates | Proposed Itinerary |
|---|---|---|---|
| International University Programs | Japan & South Korea | November 7-14, 2026 |
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| Custom Undergraduate Programs | 2026 details coming soon | ||
| Custom Graduate Business Programs | 2026 details coming soon | ||
Individual Site Visits
WorldStrides offers Individual Site Visits at all of our program locations, allowing study abroad advisors and faculty to gain firsthand knowledge of our program offerings. If you're planning to be in a city where WorldStrides operates a program, we invite you to schedule an individual site visit to gain firsthand insight into our student experience and global partnerships.
These visits are tailored to meet your goals—whether you're reviewing a location for general advising purposes, assessing program fit for your students, or considering a site for a new faculty-led program.
A typical individual visit may include:
A guided tour of the host university campus
A walkthrough of student housing options
A meeting with our on-site staff to review academic offerings, health & safety protocols, and student support
Optional visits to nearby cultural sites or co-curricular activity locations
A meeting with a local corporate partner to explore potential business visits
Visits are typically structured as half- or full-day experiences, based on your schedule and interests. Itineraries are subject to availability of on-site staff and tailored to your role and objectives.
Requesting an individual site visit:
Complete the form below at least 45 days prior to your intended travel date to explore our international university programs. Have questions before submitting? Contact us at individualsitevisits@worldstrides.com.
- Our Custom Programs team can help you evaluate a location for short-term academic programming or site-specific learning. Reach out directly to university@worldstrides.org to begin planning a private faculty-led development visit to explore this possibility.
Please note that individual site visits are not subsidized by WorldStrides. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
Snapshots from recent visits
Ready to explore a program site?
Interested in arranging a site visit to one of our host universities or program locations? Whether you're planning ahead or already have travel on your calendar, let us know your plans and we’ll work with our on-site teams to create a visit tailored to your goals.
Fill out the interest form at least 45 days in advance, and we’ll be in touch to confirm availability and next steps.
Looking to explore options for a faculty-led program? Our Custom Programs team can also support site visits for program development—just let us know in the form or reach out directly at university@worldstrides.org