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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.
Thailand’s successful transition in the last 20 years from lower-income country to industrialized nation has captured the attention of global giants such as Nike, Ralph Lauren, and Hitachi. Consider the geopolitical challenges of competing with neighboring export giants, such as China.
Thailand’s recent industrialization has brought access to more sophisticated farming technology, greater capacity to adhere to international quality standards, and enhanced ability to maximize its arable land as a resource. Explore how advanced technology allows Thailand to keep prices low as one of the world’s largest food exporters.
Until recently, more than two-thirds of Thailand’s labor force was employed in agriculture. As Thailand’s middle class starts to play a larger economic role and increase its energy consumption, understand the challenges of this country’s dependence on crude oil imports, and the inherent threat to economic stability.
Though Thailand is home to many religious affiliations, nearly 94% of the population is practices Buddhism. Ornate temples and ruins are strewn across the landscape, including the traditional tall golden stupas and striking statues of Buddha.
Thailand’s status as a major tourist destination has led to more than half its GDP coming from the service sector. The country has a strong infrastructure, having successfully transitioned into an industrialized nation over the last 50 years. It is now a key player in global value chains. However, its trade sector is largely dependent on the Chinese economy, and political instability within Thailand since 2006 has caused concern in the business climate and slowed economic growth, particularly in recent years.
