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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.
After Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007, a combination of bank lending, consumption, and foreign direct investment caused the country to grow at unprecedented rates. Unfortunately, government corruption, high rates of organized crime, and the global financial crisis slowed this growth. Delve into the current state of Bulgaria’s economy and learn about opportunities and challenges facing the nation’s future.
Bulgaria’s location has made it a crossroads for trade and, at times, a battleground since its establishment in Neolithic times. Explore how Bulgaria’s rich history and diverse influences contribute to its modern culture, tourism industry, and overall economy.
Over 35% of Bulgaria is covered in forest and the breathtaking Balkan Mountains draw millions of tourists to Bulgaria each year. Learn about how Bulgaria’s natural resources and beauty support Bulgaria’s timber and mining industries, as well as support Bulgarian’s love of outdoor recreation.
After World War II, Bulgaria faced an uphill climb – with significant territory lost, an economy ruined, and a populous in revolt, it fell under the influence of the Soviets and communism for most of the rest of the 20th century. Bulgaria stepped onto its current path in the 1990s with free elections, but progress toward embracing democracy and capitalism has been uneven. Bright spots include assuming a role in important institutions like NATO and the EU. Bulgaria has earned a reputation as an inexpensive and exotic tourism destination for both summer and winter visitors. Resorts are plentiful along spectacular beaches, and hikers and skiers love to tackle the peaks of four large and scenic mountain ranges. Most experts agree Bulgaria could leverage its tourism economy in an effort to find its footing, but it must also invest in other sectors.
