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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.
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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.
Madagascar is a well-known hotspot for endemic species. Once this Texas-sized island split from the African continent 160 million years ago, its species and ecosystems continued to evolve independently. 95% of the reptiles, 89% of the plant life, and 92% of the mammals exist nowhere else on earth. Gain firsthand knowledge by observing the unique environment and interacting with local researchers.
Unsustainable land management practices have been a subject of great concern for international biologists and conservationists. Slash and burn agriculture, deforestation, and climate change have negatively impacted the country’s delicate land and marine-based ecosystems. Learn what opportunities the government and NGOs have to preserve the valuable natural resources.
Like many African countries, a rapidly growing population is putting increasing pressure on infrastructure, natural resources, and a still-developing economy. Births greatly outnumber deaths, and 2/5 of the population is less than 15 years of age. An increasing demand for land to support the growing population has contributed to destroying wildlife habitats. See the challenges that Madagascar faces as the population demographic continues to shift.
Madagascar has earned a reputation as a bucket list-worthy destination for its unique biodiversity. Opportunities abound for research on the biological evolution of the island’s isolated flora and fauna. Nature enthusiasts find no shortage of incredible activities, from hiking and diving to off-roading and rock-climbing. Topographically, it features nearly every form of epic landscape – rainforests, desert canyons, volcanic plateaus, limestone karsts, avenues of baobabs, and 3,000 miles of coastline. Resources abound, and the imperative is high for this island nation to preserve and nurture its environment for generations to come.
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.
Auburn University at Montgomery faculty leader, Shelly Taliaferro, is well-traveled when it comes to exploring biology hotspots around the world. First inspired by her own high school biology teacher&...
