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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.
The birth of this exceptional art form traces its roots to 19th century France, where the artists found community and inspiration. Immerse yourself in the movement as you marvel at the landscapes that inspired some of its most iconic works, and view incredible collections from the artists it made legendary.
During the Nazi occupation of France and the collaboration of the Vichy regime during World War II, a few brave men and women helped to bring the epic war to its eventual end. Walk in the footsteps of those citizens, explore the role of media and propaganda in the movement, and visit the battlefields where the war was finally won.
Paris is, of course, synonymous with fashion. Home to iconic brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, and Dior, it is the motherland for established and emerging designers. Delve into the history of fashion, meet with some of its young designers, and, where possible, visit the runways of this quintessential fashion city.
Explore the nuances of world health policy by studying France’s top-ranked universal health care system. Although health expenditure represents roughly 12% of GDP (second only to the United States), the quality of care is consistently ranked much higher than that of the United States. Visits to Paris and Lyon will reveal the innovative success of France’s private biopharmaceutical industry, ranked third on the planet.
The influence of French intellectuals is world famous in literary circles, in religious doctrine, philosophy, playwriting, and fiction. The list of authors includes legends Descartes, Voltaire, Moliere, Hugo, Balzac, Proust, Camus, and Sartre…and the list goes on and on.
Over many wars and revolutions in the past 200 years, France has suffered many scars, and yet it has remained a global leader. Its fertile farmland and advantageous geography created ideal conditions for agriculture in earlier centuries. Today, its products—both cultural and economic—have become world-renowned and synonymous with quality. One can hardly think of France without thinking of wine, cheese, art, and fashion goods. It is also home to less romantic, but still highly successful, major industries like energy and aeronautics. Today, it is the 5th largest economy in the world and Europe’s 4th wealthiest nation, as well as a member of the UN Security Council, the G7, G20, NATO, and the EU.
Perhaps the most notable feature of France is a cultural identity that is uniquely French. Each region has its own character, and amid the beauty of the mountains, coastline, and world-class cities, there are charming towns filled with friendly people who embrace the true meaning of joie de vivre.
Class is in session. And, by that, of course we mean the endless lessons that travel brings. So, no matter if you’re out trotting the globe or at home planning your next trip, adventure is never far! These must-read blog posts open a world of learning through inspirational travel stories, destination spotlights, classroom resources, and other buzzworthy news.
Thomas Jefferson once said “a walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” There’s a reason Paris is one of the most popular cities among travelers. Known...
