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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.
Port Nation – Dating back to the Viking era, Denmark’s status as a leading maritime shipping nation continues to this day. As the 8th largest shipping nation in the world, Denmark has been leading the charge to pair innovative shipping techniques with an emphasis on green solutions. Meet with local business leaders, and study how they have driven growth while coping with the European debt crisis and battling low oil prices.
Agriculture – As a net exporter of both food and energy, Denmark hopes to surpass 20 billion euros in food exports in the coming years. Annually, Denmark already produces three times the amount of food needed to feed the whole country; discover how the agricultural sector has grown and adapted to accommodate a push for sustainable production.
Renewable Energy – One of the global “champions” of renewable energy, Denmark boasts more than 40% renewable power on its power grid, one of the highest percentages in the world. Tour a Danish wind farm, and discover how Denmark has claimed its status as a global pioneer in renewable energy.
Welfare State– In Denmark, and much of Scandinavia, all citizens have equal rights to social security. This includes free health and education, and a “flexicurity” model that promotes employee and enterprise adaptability, coupled with security safeguards, in the employment sector. Learn more about how this system shapes Danish society.
Fashion – Copenhagen Fashion Week and successful, innovative Danish designers have put Denmark on the map as a rising European fashion hotspot. Dive into Denmark’s fashion history and the growth of Danish brands that incorporate the Danes’ core values into fashion: sustainability, comfort and artful design.
Architecture – Discover Denmark’s creative and eye-catching architecture, from sloping apartment complexes with bike paths all the way up to the penthouse to geometric green buildings paving the way for reduced energy use. Explore the city and meet with architects who are transforming urban planning across the world.
Culinary Growth – Danish cuisine has transformed in recent years thanks to the New Nordic Cuisine. Indulge in one of Copenhagen’s many Michelin-rated restaurants and try all the Danes’ favorites: licorice, open faced sandwiches, and of course, beer.
Denmark, consistently rated one of the happiest places on Earth, has a strong, modern market economy and extensive government welfare measures in place. Denmark’s history dates back to the Viking Age, and includes several centuries of superpower status among the European countries. Its land area has decreased substantially over the years, but Denmark still stands strong as a steady economy and one of the top-rated places to live. The government and its citizens place a high priority on green living, and more than 20 percent of its energy already comes from renewable energy.
