Outdoor Adventure, Marine Life, Honoring Indigenous Tradition
Fiji, and New Zealand: two island nations, each with a distinct character, culture, and environment. Informed by Indigenous societies, European colonization, and a remote location deep in the heart of the South Pacific, each location provides a unique insight into the complexities of diverse communities, stewardship of resources, and the importance of having a balanced and harmonious relationship with our environment.
This program will take you from the palm-lined beaches and fertile mountain valleys of Fiji to the majestic mountains of New Zealand (Aotearoa) you will get to explore marine ecosystems while snorkeling in the waters of Savusavu, and finally finish with a traditional Maori Rites of Passage ceremony, this program offers a unique opportunity to discover diverse island communities, learn about the importance of environmental conservation, and to cultivate a strong sense of leadership and engagement through outdoor recreation.
Watch this 3-minute video to get a sense of how a Global Routes experience may change your life.
This 3-week summer program is ideal for students in high school, who are looking for a meaningful international experience with a balance of service, experiential learning, cultural immersion, and adventure.
Immerse yourself in a remote Fijian village, living with homestay families, engaging in community projects, and experiencing a way of life vastly different from our own.
Experience the legendary crystal clear waters and rich marine biodiversity off Savusavu as your group snorkels and learns about marine conservation in one of the most renowned dive sites in the world.
Māori culture and traditions: spend a week in the coastal surfing town of Raglan as you and your group learn about the history and culture of the Maori community, indigenous rights, and take part in traditional rites of passage ceremonies.
Immerse yourself in a remote Fijian village, living with homestay families, engaging in community projects, and experiencing a way of life vastly different from our own.
Experience the legendary crystal clear waters and rich marine biodiversity off Savusavu as your group snorkels and learns about marine conservation in one of the most renowned dive sites in the world.
The group will travel to New Zealand (Aotearoa) landing in the coastal surfing town of Raglan as you and your group learn about the history and culture of the Maori community, indigenous rights, and take part in traditional ceremonies.
You’ll then work with your group and leaders to truly digest the life-changing experience you’ve encountered, and learn how to take the tools and lessons you’ve gained back to your home-life.
Over two decades of experience has demonstrated to us that providing financial aid awards increases the diversity of our student body and thus the depth and quality of our programs. Global Routes strives to make our programs accessible to students who otherwise, due to financial reasons, would not have the opportunity to contribute their energy and special gifts to our projects.
We offer aid packages of between 10% and 50% off tuition, which is exclusive of airfare.
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