Who we are
WorldStrides has proudly collaborated with university partners across the nation since 1977, creating student experiences and custom global programs that align seamlessly with the academic needs of our higher education customers. Our innovative approach to immersive learning through real-world challenges and experiences continues to set us apart as an industry leader year after year.
Learning at the core
All of our programs are designed to engage students and enrich learning, from hands-on activities to customized global engagements.
Proven track record
Our global network and industry-leading infrastructure—with 24/7 support and doctors on call—provide confidence and peace of mind that only comes from 55+ years of experience.
Personal care
We sweat the details, and it shows. From your dedicated program management team to your expert on-site guides, we have your back no matter where you are in the world.
Social responsibility
Each program is a promise to make the world a better place. We’re committed to social, environmental, and ethically responsible initiatives that impact our communities.
Experience where it counts
45+
years of providing exceptional support and transformational experiences to university students, advisors, and faculty alike.
100+
partnerships with international universities in more than 50 cities with local teams to support semester, short-term, and custom programs.
120+
countries with international networks to support short-term, global immersions wherever your curriculum takes you.
Our Mission
We are committed to inspiring a passion for lifelong learning.
- We empower students in any phase of life to look beyond the classroom and see the world—and themselves—in new ways through immersive learning.
- We help them grow as individuals by developing independence, leadership, problem-solving skills, worldliness, and maturity.
- We help them expand their global citizenship by building compassion, initiative, connections, and perspectives that set them up for future success
Pay It Forward
Students supporting community initiatives abroad
Since 2015, our Pay It Forward grant fund has supported sustainable development projects in our community engagement program locations around the world. From launching mobile libraries to creating sensory spaces for children with disabilities, Pay It Forward encourages students to submit a grant proposal to fund a community project at their host organization abroad. Students can choose to donate $5 during the payment process in their student portal, and 100% of those donations go directly to our local community partner organizations.