Custom Programs

New Orleans

Entrepreneurship & Community Resilience

Culture, Environmental Sustainability, Revitalization, Social Entrepreneurship

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Pay a visit to one of the South’s most historical cities and the important landmarks within. Along the way, learn from locals who offer their unique perspective on entrepreneurship and community resilience after the challenges of the last decade.

Dates

Recommended in the spring or fall

Ages

14+

Availability

Spaces available

Group size

Up to 18 students

tuition

From $1,995+

Tuition costs can vary depending on your group size and itinerary.

Program overview

New Orleans is a city with a rich and important history. It makes for an incredibly relevant and dynamic backdrop to study some of today’s most pressing issues while contributing to innovative solutions.

By the 19th century, New Orleans was the largest and most important city in the American South due to the size of its port, and its political and commercial significance. It grew rapidly in the 19th century to include a unique mix of cultures, including Americans, Africans, French, and Creoles.

In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Since then, the city has been on a dedicated path of revitalization requiring tremendous collaboration by local community members, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and government officials.

highlights

Pay a visit to the Tree of Life, a famous New Orleans landmark.

Learn about the history as well as not so distant past of this city and how the events of Hurricane Katrina created shifts still felt today.

Work with local organizations working in the fields of education, environmental sustainability, or community revitalization.

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Understanding the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and its aftermath will provide context for the city’s current state of revitalization and the challenges faced by its community members.

Participants should be prepared for meaningful community engagement and service projects addressing various issues, such as education, environmental sustainability, and community revitalization.

Itineraries are custom-designed and created to fit your needs, length of travel, and scope. Depending on your group’s goals and the time of year, your program designer can guide you as to which activities may be available.

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We’re excited to collaborate with you! From ideation to delivery, our team of experiential education experts can work with you to identify your goals and make your custom trip a reality.

Submit the interest form below & one of our program designers will reach out to answer questions or deliver a custom proposal.

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FAQ

What is a custom program?

Global Routes is an industry leader in the field of experiential education. We have led over 10,000 students on immersive and transformative experiences abroad since 1967. Our primary mission is to support educators in their curriculum goals by facilitating exceptional global learning experiences.

In addition to offering 4-5 week open-enrollment summer programs for high school students, we also love working with schools, camps, and groups to design and develop custom programs and courses.

What's the program model or pedagogy?

Each custom program we design is unique. We use the foundation of our global partner network to craft a trip itinerary that encapsulates the tenets of our Global Routes programs:

Immersive experiences
Deep reflection and debrief
Rooted in the experiential education learning cycle
Meaningful opportunities to dive deep and connect with host communities
Collaboration with local experts and innovators

Who can build a custom program with Global Routes?

We design and deliver experiences for educators, administrators, and group leaders – basically anyone who has a group interested in experiential education as a modality for learning!

How do I begin?

Start by completing our Custom Program Interest Form. From there, a staff member will reach out to you to learn more about your goals and offer more insights into the custom program process!