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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 Netherlands is leading the way on sustainable business, and is exceptionally “green” culturally. As the most bike-friendly country in the world, many citizens ride a bicycle every day to get to work, school and to run errands. Learn about the efforts companies are making to conform to (and influence!) environmentally-friendly standards, and speak with locals to uncover what else everyday citizens are doing to help the cause.
The neighboring nations of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux) are together home to a remarkable number of European and international organizations including the International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, EU headquarters, NATO headquarters, and many, many more. Explore international relations, financial implications and the legal precedents set by these important (and sometimes controversial) organizations.
Musicians from around the world flock to the Netherlands for its world-class orchestras, symphonies and ensembles. Enjoy a performance by the Royal Concertgebouw, visit the Dutch National Opera House or just listen to the sounds of local musicians who often play along (and on!) Amsterdam’s famous canals.
The Netherlands, and Amsterdam specifically, has a thriving film community. Several international and European festivals are hosted in the capital every year, including the Imagine Film Festival, International Documentary Film Festival, and the KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival. Tour a local set, meet with festival organizers, or watch an open-air movie screening in the warmer months.
Home to the International Criminal Court, Europol, the International Court of Justice, the European Patent Office, the Netherlands is the center of international criminal and business law. It’s also a modern, industrialized nation with the sixth-largest economy in Europe, and its iconic landscapes, history and culture attract millions of visitors each year. Its central location, between Belgium and Germany, has helped the Netherlands become a key European transportation hub; as such, one of the country’s major sources of revenue is exporting agricultural products.
The country has long been a safe haven for ethnic minorities fleeing persecution, and is largely open and accepting of other cultures. In fact, nearly one-fifth of the Dutch population is foreign. Tolerance and social responsibility rank highly, and a uniquely Dutch mindset has evolved – embracing a strong team spirit and a consensus-oriented society where everyone has a merited opinion.
The Dutch also boast a rich culture, having produced some of the world’s most famous painters. Of course, it’s difficult to imagine the Netherlands without also thinking of tulips, windmills and sprawling green landscapes. These images remain true – more than 1,000 windmills are still standing, dating back to the 1800s, though only a few are still in operation.
