Our Values

COMMITMENT TO LEARNING

Learning can happen at any and all times, therefore each of our members believes in creating a moving classroom for students involved in our programs, where through new experiences, we actively engage, challenge and stimulate learning in from experiential and creative perspectives.

PROFIT WITH A PURPOSE

All organizations require funding to survive, but our members also realize that students should be able to learn without the burden of debt and high expenses. As a Collective, our members therefore are committing to contributing to scholarships each and every year, so that the current generation of study abroad students can help support the next generation of global citizens for years to come.

SAFE PROGRAMS ARE SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS

Each member makes risk and safety management a priority for all programs we operate, as safe experiences engender students to encourage other students to join future programs. By implementing regular safety and risk management training among our teams, members can ensure that students will be supported and safe, during these valuable experiences in their lives.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Study abroad experiences require travel, but that travel does not need to have a negative impact on the earth. As Collective members, each organization is therefore committed to offsetting CO2 emissions generated by travel, through the purchase of trees, etc…

NETWORKS OF REGIONAL EXPERTS

The world is large, and therefore to operate educational programs successfully, one must bring a regional on-the-ground expertise. As our members are in-country hosts, for each region we bring an extensive network of regional experts, who can truly provide a perspective that is delivered from experience, knowledge, and an understanding of the country they live and work in.

COMMUNICATE WITH PARTNERS, NOT THE ``SALES MANAGER``

As organizations grow, the disconnect between who you meet in your own country and those operating the program in the destination country can become significant. Rest assured, as our Collective members believe communication with those you will meet in-country is critical to developing successful programs abroad.