Custom Programs

New Orleans

Entrepreneurship & Community Resilience

Culture, Environmental Sustainability, Revitalization, Social Entrepreneurship

5 Days to 3 weeks

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

Varies depending on group

tuition

Based on number of students, length & scope

Varies based on departure airport. Typically between $300-$600 roundtrip.

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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How to enroll

Take the first step here

We’re excited to collaborate with you! From ideation to delivery, our team of experiential education experts will make your lessons come alive, keep your students engaged, and provide unforgettable custom experiences!

Collaborate with our team to develop a custom program

Submit your Custom Programs Interest form

If you’re curious about Global Routes, we encourage you to start your exploration with our Custom Program Interest Form. It’s obligation-free and takes only a few minutes.

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FAQ

What’s the program model or pedagogy?

Focus on Social and Environmental Justice

- Immersive experiences
- Deep reflection and debrief
- Rooted in the experiential education learning cycle
- Authentic travel opportunities
- Collaboration with local experts and innovators

Each custom program we design is unique and built from scratch. We can tailor any program to meet the unique interests, goals, dates, and budgets of our partners.

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.

“Each year, students return from their Global Routes service immersion program with a thirst to travel, a broadened view of the world, and a new perspective on what really matters to them.”– Marta, Teacher and Director of Global Learning

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!