meaningful travel for students 15-18
Each Global Routes program is designed by a team of experiential education experts, honed from our 50+ years of crafting meaningful travel experiences for students and groups!
High School 
Summer Programs​
Our programs curate unique dives into local traditions, culture and history of each community we visit. Global Routes experiences also create profound opportunities to dive deep into yourself, your future, and your place in the world: supported by solid group dynamics facilitated by incredible Overseas Educators.
Custom Programs​
For schools and groups, we offer customized programs to align with the goals, objectives, and curriculum of travelers. Through our team of travel experts, educators, and destination partners, we craft experiences that make lessons come alive.
Gap Year
Through our sister organization, Carpe Diem Education, we offer structured international gap year experiences for students 18 – 22! Each of these gap programs aligns with our Global Routes values and focuses on small-group meaningful cultural immersion.Â
The Experience
During Global Routes programs, we see boundaries and perceived differences between students and communities drift away. They’re replaced by common ground, goodwill, and insights that students will continue harvesting for the rest of their lives.
why Global Routes
Since 1967, we’ve been designing experiential education programs that are about true exchange and positive impact. Decades of experience teach us that living and working with people around the world challenges people to open up, listen more, and undergo powerful personal growth.
We believe that a grounded, fun, and community-driven experience is not only the best way to travel, but the ideal way to help future leaders shape their own ideals, perspectives, and sense of self. Decades of experience teach us that living and working with people around the world challenges people to open up, listen more, and undergo powerful personal growth.
How to enroll
The Application Process
1. Submit your application
Fill out our application to get started. This costs $20 to make sure you’re serious, and helps us set you up for your best experience. For questions at any step of the way, call us, say hello in Portland, OR., or contact us.
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2. PARTICIPANT INTERVIEW – CALL OR ZOOM
Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll be asked to schedule a short call Zoom with one of our staff: This is fun and fast (15-30 minutes). We get to hang out a bit and make sure you understand what you’re getting into, cover any medical concerns or questions, and establish any specific next steps for unique circumstances. Parents are welcome, but we’ll be primarily talking to the participant!
3. Finalize Your Enrollment
Ready to sign up and save your spot? Finalize enrollment by submitting your deposit and beginning the pre-departure journey!
Make this a summer that shapes you!
