New Orleans
Entrepreneurship & Community Resilience
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Program overview
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.
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Historical Exploration
Immerse in New Orleans' rich history, from its 19th-century significance to the transformative impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Delve into the unique cultural mix of Americans, Africans, French, and Creoles that defines the city.
Community engagement and service
Grounded in the city's history, engage with the community through impactful service projects. Address pressing issues such as education, environmental sustainability, and community revitalization. Collaborate with local organizations to contribute to innovative solutions.
Cultural Connections
Explore the city's diverse culture with a visit to the Whitney Plantation, focusing on the history and legacy of slavery. Experience Cajun culture on the Bayou, learning about the unique environment and its role in preserving the local ecosystem.
Passion Projects and reflection
Tour Tulane University, meeting local professors and discovering how individuals apply their passions to create positive change. Engage in a session on passion exploration, identifying what makes you come alive. Conclude the program with final reflections and the revelation of passion projects.
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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.
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:Â
- 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
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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!
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