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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.
A talented populace and favorable labor costs have made India famous as the call center for the world. With this, comes notoriety as a cause of outsourcing for American workers. Visit with leaders in technology, finance, telecommunications, and retail who have helped create a multi-billion dollar industry in India. Explore the impact of this industry on Indian society and the global economy.
India is the birthplace of four major religions—Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. All are practiced today by millions of Indians, along with Islam, Christianity, and other more rare practices such as Zoroastrianism. Visit iconic sites of religious worship such as the famous Taj Mahal and explore how religious practice and belief is a part of modern Indian life and politics.
India is rich in natural resources, people, and foreign direct investment, so it’s no surprise that more than 14 percent of India’s GDP is generated through manufacturing. Find out how these factors continue to drive manufacturing industries in India as the country gains ground on the world’s largest economies.
Though India’s legal system closely mirrors the British system, personal and family law often adheres to religion-specific laws. Visit with religious leaders to learn more about the separate branches of law governing various religious populations.
India is the world’s largest democracy and has been home to a passionate political process for many decades. Consider the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi in agitating for independence. Then, study the current state of India’s government—long derided for its enormous, indecisive political bureaucracy. Consider the impact of Prime Minister Narenda Modi, whose 2014 election inspired new energy around important initiatives.
The Republic of India touts an impressive résumé of world rankings. India is home to the second-largest population in the world, and the largest democracy. It’s also home to the largest labor force, the fastest-growing telecommunications industry, and one of the world’s largest armies. In many ways, India continues to rise. Its democracy remains strong. A growing middle class and improved access to education have made a significant difference in everyday Indian life and in the country’s geopolitical standing. But poverty remains a central issue. Public health is a challenge in urban and rural areas. Infrastructure is neglected, and corruption is still a problem in government and business. In the eyes of the world, India is still burdened by what it does not have. Still, there is little doubt that India’s people are driven to push their country into the top tier of global nations.
