We have so many options for students that we are confident we can find the right program for you! GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, offers programs in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji,and Europe, providing you with an abundance of program options world-wide. You may wish to study and live abroad on a semester or year program, complete an internship to strengthen your resume, attend a short term program during one of your academic break periods, complete a research project at an overseas campus, or earn your entire degree. We are focused on both your professional and personal development Our longer term study abroad programs all offer a Bridging Cultures Program (in-country) to help you adjust and gain the most from your independent experience. We encourage volunteerism in all of our programs and offer our own on-site academic mentors in addition to campus-based tutors where we feel our students need the extra support. Mid-semester excursions, short-term programs and weekend travel ensure you will experience your destination to the fullest. Our end of program workshops and alumni connections help you grow even more from your experience abroad. We have an amazing team With an amazing team of 51 staff worldwide who run and manage all programs and services, we approach our job of sending students abroad with professionalism and enthusiasm. And, while we may send over 3000 students abroad each year, we are still a small family. You should feel confident in knowing that we are one of the most trusted sources for international programming for over 1000 North American colleges and universities each year. We are involved We participate in Education Abroad through well-known organizations in the national and international scenes and especially through presence in NAFSA: Association of International Educators, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the Canadian Bureau for International Education. Our International Council of North American advisors provides ongoing oversight of our work, and our creation of and support to the Foundation for Global Scholars ensures our students studying abroad gain access to financial scholarships for their programs in addition to the scholarships we provide for all of our destinations. We are recognized for what we do GlobaLinks Learning Abroad was ranked 7th out of 100 top women owned organizations in Colorado in 2009, and its Executive Director named one of the top 3 business leaders in the state in 2008. You are what is most important to us Students are our work, our passion, and our obligation. We are a trusted partner in international education because of how we do our work each and every day.  How do we create the best program for you? We offer an integrated direct learning model whereby you are able to live and learn abroad directly integrated into the culture and academic environment. This is true for semester/year abroad programs, internships, research programs, degrees, and short-term study. We start with: The Right Partners Abroad We choose the right international partners who have excellent academic reputations, good student services, and a track record of supporting study abroad students. Our partners have excellent work sites, teaching programs, research interests, and overall quality of experience mentality. Off the Beaten Path Locations We choose sites for their cultural and learning value. This means we opt for direct enrollment models in most of our university locations so that you can work, live, and study alongside locals and obtain a constant connection to the culture, campus or organization, and students. Internships and short-term programs utilize unique sites and locations outside the tourist scene. A Shared World View Our organization and its partners are committed to a GREENER world. From our own inoffice practices to those of our campus partners overseas, we are making a difference. Making the Academic Match You can find a program in any academic major within our suite of program sites. Credit bearing programs all have standards of entry and we help students achieve strong academic results while abroad. Faculty leaders and on-site managers support student responsibility in learning while directing students toward resources and help when needed. Focus on Affordability We work with partners to package the right options with low costs and also assist our students with financial aid and scholarships. We manage exchange rates and control costs so that we can keep costs low for you. |