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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.
Belgium’s musical influences reflect its blend of cultures: jazz, classical, pop and African music come together here. Discover a musical history that includes the Franco-Flemish classical style of the 15th and 16th centuries and harmonica player Toots Thielemans. Visit the Belgian National Orchestra or the Liege Philharmonic to see what classical music is like in Belgium today.
Belgium’s artistic tradition dates back to the Middle Ages, when the country was still a part of the Netherlands. Visit the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and see pieces from the realist and surrealist movements and works by famous artists like Peter Paul Ruben and Anthony Van Dyck.
Early research on cell division was driven heavily by Belgian scientist Edouard Van Beneden. Trace his work to today’s research in the area, which focuses on medicine, biochemistry and statistics. Visit a research lab and speak to scientists continuing the legacy of Van Beneden.
Belgium, the number one exporter of chocolate, produces 220,000 tons of chocolate per year! Dive into the industry with tastings and factory visits to see how this delicious treat is made in its many different forms.
Belgium, a culturally diverse state made of up three distinct regions: Flanders, Wallonia and the capital city of Brussels, is an effortless blend of old and new. Economically, Belgium has a strong, prosperous modern economy. It ranked #20 on the Global Competitiveness Ratings in 2017, and benefits from its central location in Europe and highly developed transportation system. Belgium’s renowned culinary, art, and literature traditions attract visitors from all over the world. Along with indulging in Belgium’s culinary treats, travelers can explore World War II battle sights and monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites in medieval towns, and art galore in Belgium’s many museums.
