WorldStrides Global Immersion Programs (Graduate)

Global Business Immersions

GLOBAL BUSINESS MEETS GLOBAL TRAVEL Explore global business firsthand through immersive programs customized to your curriculum.

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We're committed to immersing students in real-world learning opportunities We are proud to collaborate with our university partners to deliver life-changing global experiences, putting your programs at the forefront of today’s international education and preparing the global business leaders of tomorrow.

We aim to elevate learning outcomes by bridging the gap between theory and practice, bringing your curriculum to life.

Our global reach and relationships empower us to deliver superior academic-focused programming for a truly global perspective.

Each program is backed by unparalleled risk management and logistical support to deliver true peace of mind.

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Arizona State University visit ReNile, a Cairo-based tech company developing solutions for Egyptian farmers.

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Action-based learning is at the heart of what we do

EXPERIENTIAL ENGAGEMENTS TO MEET YOUR CURRICULUM GOALS Our mission is to partner with faculty to create enriching and educational experiences abroad. We match industry experts and organizations that best fit your curriculum goals to expose students to international business norms and cultures, molding the next generation of global citizens.

To do this, we pair your team with one of our regionally-focused experiential learning specialists on the content and goals of your program. Our Global Experiences team has spent years building networks of industry experts and dynamic organizations that can show your students real-world applications of their studies and immerse them in relevant, interactive projects.

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We can incorporate any number of the following academic and cultural experiences to put your students face-to-face with real people and issues:

Core Engagements: •

Company visit

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Plant and factory tour

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Government agency Panel discussion

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Local market immersion

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Cultural excursion

Social Responsibility: •

NGO visit

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Social impact experience

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Sustainability project

Specialty Capabilities: • • • • • •

Specialized Experiences Strategy challenge Consulting project Flash consulting Fireside chat Guest lecture Cohort-building exercise

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Our blueprint for success starts with a winning strategy Our programs are intentionally crafted with an approach that results in richer academic success. We carefully analyze your strategic goals for the course and collaborate with you to design a program that meets your aspirations with a variety of in-country engagements for the most impactful experience.

Key program considerations that factor into our planning strategies: Program goals & learning outcomes

Experiential engagements

Curriculum alignment

Leadership & career readiness

Global competency & cultural awareness

Cohort & global networking

Thematic approach focused on key industries

Social impact

Project-based learning

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Meet Melissa Holland VICE PRESIDENT, GRADUATE STRATEGY AND EXPERIENCES With more than 20 years of experience in global business education, Melissa has held leadership roles in a variety of international settings, including a business school in the United Kingdom and leading Northwestern Kellogg’s EMBA Global Network. These experiences have deepened her passion for international education, having visited 44 countries (and counting). Melissa is a key driver in advancing our graduate business strategy to support academic excellence and expand the impact of our global experiences team.

Below, Melissa shares a few thoughts on her approach to program design:

"We are committed to designing high-impact engagements and experiences that align with institutional goals, enrich academic outcomes, and elevate the graduate journey. We partner with universities to co-create opportunities that deliver measurable value to students and strengthen the strategic vision of graduate programs."

Q: How does your experience and global network shape the quality of your programs?

A: Our long-standing relationships with universities, business leaders, and local experts around the world allow us to offer an immense breadth of options for creating a tailored student program—from learning objectives and speaker selection to site visits and logistics. By understanding the unique needs of graduate institutions, we’re able to craft customized programs with real-world challenges and experiences to help your future business leaders learn.

Q: How does your team collaborate with universities to design programs that align with their unique academic and institutional goals?

A: Creating a balanced program begins with listening.

From maximizing impact within a defined budget to tailoring experiences to meet diverse student needs, we approach every engagement with care and precision. Some of the first questions we ask are: • Where does the program fit into your course timeline?

• What types of case studies are you already incorporating?

• What's the experience level of your students?

Our process is collaborative and transparent, designed to help institutions make informed decisions that result in meaningful, well-rounded programs.

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Wherever your imagination takes you, we'll get you there We have the global reach and international relationships to power your programs with the best in applied learning.

Networks in

110 countries

THE AMERICAS

Local staff in

EUROPE

50+

international cities

Over

1,200 AFRICA | MIDDLE EAST

ASIA PACIFIC

academic engagements yearly

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Every program is yours and yours alone Our approach to program development is personal and comprehensive. We’ll collaborate with you to create an experience that fits specific student profiles, faculty needs, budget requirements, and operational timelines.

Executive MBA, MBA, or other specialized graduate programs

Program format, length, and travel dates

Destination selection to align with academic objectives Access to top speakers from academia, culture, and C-suite executives.

Navigating budgets & administrative regulations

4 & 5 star accommodations

Meals to fit any occasion

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Our team is passionate about supporting you at every turn From our inception, we have set ourselves apart through our reputation for extraordinary customer care. You’ll work with a dedicated in-house expert to support your team through the entire program process, from planning to managing and confirming all program logistics.

We are experts in contingency planning to prepare for the unknown. Throughout the process, we will keep you informed of any unexpected situations and collaborate to problem solve them together.

At Korres Natural Beauty and Skincare in Athens, students got a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of natural ingredients and sustainable practices.

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Logistics management 360° We’re with you every step of the way, leaving no stone unturned.

BEFORE Dedicated Account Manager who knows your program

Use our travel app to have your program at your fingertips

Booking of travel arrangements: accommodations to meals and everything in between

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Planning of academic engagements that directly relate to the cultural and social engagements for a fully immersive experience

View program itinerary and logistics documents

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Include your own university documents

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Review academic briefings and other pre-departure information

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Access emergency contact info

Venue outreach for meetings, classroom space, and special events Marketing resources including a website and on-campus visits Registration and emergency contact data collection Instant visa-needs evaluation Pre-departure orientation and materials Management of international group air booking and payment collection as well as assistance with additional services like extended hotel stays and private transfers

DURING Flight monitoring for group flights On-the-ground transport and transfers Local guides 24/7 emergency support and English-speaking support on-site Travel app with real-time updates and group messaging

AFTER Monitoring departure flights on your journey home Gather documented feedback on every program aspect Formal post-program check-in Incident follow-up when necessary Proactive planning to develop your next program

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Our integrated risk management is best in class From a dedicated crisis management team to our partnership with Exlog Global, a risk assessment and support agency—our capacity for emergency support and contingency options is unmatched.

Included with every program 24/7 EMERGENCY SUPPORT Trained, bilingual in-country support, as well as access to our exclusive relationship with The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, providing 24/7 medical care via telehealth consultation.

Telehealth consultation with a mental health professional is also available through our relationship with AXA Behavioral Health.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT SUPPORT Assessment of your group’s visa needs, personalized toolkit for participants, and supporting documentation for WorldStrides services.

For the most up-to-date visa requirements, visit the US Department of State website.

MEDICAL INSURANCE Embedded health insurance, including emergency care, medical evacuation, repatriation, and emergency reunion and trip interruption benefits.

FINANCIAL PROTECTION We have long-standing relationships with our vendors, allowing us to negotiate terms and pricing on your behalf. We offer currency exchange protection, as well as liability insurance with your university listed as an additional insured upon request.

PEACE OF MIND Partnerships with global risk advisory organizations, optional predeparture orientations, destination-specific resources with safe travel tips, and contingency planning for unforeseen interruptions.

TEAM OF EXPERTS From your Account Manager and Experiential Learning Specialist to our in-country guides, you’ll have a team dedicated to ensuring the success of your program from start to finish.

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Meet a few of our key team members:

Robin Reliford

Head of Health & Safety In crises large and small, Robin helps manage the details of our response in coordination with your university team.

Dr. Neal Sikka

Medical Advisor to WorldStrides Our exclusive relationship with The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates provides 24/7 access to medical care for all traveling participants.*

*Dr. Neal Sikka, The George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine, and The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates are independent medical providers. WorldStrides is not a medical service provider and its employees do not render medical care or treatment, nor does WorldStrides control the selection, training, or supervision of any medical provider.

"I just want to reiterate how tremendously helpful it was to have WorldStrides as a partner in planning and executing this pilot program for a large group.

The team was so friendly, warm, able to pivot at a moment's notice, and was genuinely just a wonderful addition to our group. " Kara Wakefield | Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College University 11

How inspiration begins Building the perfect program together, from idea to reality.

See how an itinerary draft can develop into a real-world program.

ITINERARY DRAFT CORNELL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EMBA TO GERMANY

Tell us your focus, and we can source the right engagements to enhance the curriculum

Course Objectives: To provide students with an integrated academic program that highlights the influence and impact of history, business, culture, politics, and economics.

Day 1

Day 6

Departure

Travel to Berlin

Day 2 Arrival in Munich | Evening to explore

Cultural immersion #2: City tour of Berlin • • •

Berlin Wall Brandenburger Gate Paris Square

Day 3

Program Leader: What are some of the leading companies in Germany for media and technology?

Cultural immersion #1: Walking tour around Munich • • •

Olympic Park Nymphenburg Castle Residenz and Deutsches Museum

Account Manager: Axel Springer SE is a multinational online media company known for their work in digital transformation.

Group welcome dinner at Ratskeller

Day 4 Academic engagement #1: Company visits

Day 7

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Academic engagement #3: Company visits

Palo Alto Networks Bio Brauerei München

Program Leader: Can we integrate a strategy challenge into the program?

Account Manager: Of course! We have worked with BMW in Munich on projects like this before.

Let's talk through possible topic areas.

Day 5

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APX DSGV Axel Springer SE

Lunch at Brasserie am Gendarmenmarkt Alumni networking event at Newton Bar

Day 8

Academic engagement #4: Company visits • •

Hello Fresh BrewDog Berlin

Academic engagement #2: Company visits

Audio-guided tour of the Bundestag Farewell dinner

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Day 9

MAN Truck & Bus Group BMW Munich

Depart for home

Cornell University College of Business EMBA Population:

CORNELL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EMBA Destination: Munich, Germany

Executive MBA Faculty Leaders: Drew Pascarella

We partnered with Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business to create an immersive business program for their Executive MBA students in Germany. The

Destination:

group spent eight days exploring Munich and Berlin to better understand business

Germany

through the lens of the auto industry, media and technology, and family-owned

Program Length: 8 days Academic Highlights:

breweries.

The group delved into the German auto industry in Munich, a global powerhouse, by visiting two large automakers and participating in a strategy challenge for hands-on experience understanding the industry and its impact on Germany's

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BMW Munich visit

economy. Berlin is a major hub for communications and technological

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Axel Springer SE tour and visit

and technology industries including Axel Springer SE and Hello Fresh.

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Hello Fresh visit

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BrewDog visit

development. The group gained access to some leading companies in the media

The program culminated with a memorable, private farewell dinner atop the Reichstag building, capping off their immersive German experience.

Take a look at some of the unique engagements students experienced In Munich, students participated in a plant tour of MAN

In Berlin, the EMBA students visited several top German

Truck & Bus Group, followed by a strategy industry

companies including media giant Axel Springer SE, touring

challenge with BMW. Here, they tackled industry disruption,

their HQ and discussing digital transformation and news

tech partnerships, and the future of automakers.

integrity with top executives.

Faculty leader Drew Pascarella praised WorldStrides, highlighting their ability to deliver "a fabulous, engaging, and memorable German adventure" for the students.

“If you aspire to deliver a world-class global business experience for EMBA students, you should work with WorldStrides. They delivered.”

Drew Pascarella | Cornell Faculty Leader

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Sustainability across Scandinavia Destination: Copenhagen & Helsinki Imperial College London Business School Population: MBA WorldStrides Custom Programs and Imperial College London Business School traveled to Denmark and Finland with 55 MBA students, exploring sustainability integration in business strategy.

They kicked off the program in Copenhagen with a guided city tour and introductions to decarbonization efforts. Students visited companies focused on carbon capture technologies and participated in a panel discussion with the Boston Consulting Group Copenhagen and SouthPole.

For the last half of the program, the group traveled to Helsinki, a leader in sustainable living. Visits to Hyperion Robotics, Naava, and Nokia showcased how technology can improve environmental impact in construction and civil engineering. Additionally, a meeting with the City of Helsinki's Climate Unit explored their carbon-neutral action plan, highlighting the importance of coordinated urban development. The program concluded with a scenic tour of Helsinki by land and sea.

Program Leader: Travis Mager Destination: Copenhagen & Helsinki Program Length: 8 days Academic Highlights: •

Hey Planet tour

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SouthPole panel discussion

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Hyperion Robotics visit

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Nokia visit

"Beyond the ‘two-for-one’ experience, it was an incredible opportunity for our students to compare and contrast approaches to sustainability between the two countries, which created deep and meaningful discussions throughout the week."

Travis Mager | Student Life Manager, Imperial College London Business School

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Business visits:

Copenhagen, Denmark Industry: Sustainable technology solutions Goal: Understand some of the solutions for decarbonization and carbon capture technology.

Fun fact: As the world’s greenest major city, Copenhagen aims to become the first carbon-neutral capital by 2025.

Helsinki, Finland Industry: Construction and civil engineering Goal: Use technology to help create responsible solutions and action plans for carbon-neutral cities.

Fun fact: A third of Helsinki is covered in green areas despite being the most populous city of Finland.

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Business Innovation in the Heart of Chicago Destination: Chicago, Illinois University of Georgia Terry College of Business WorldStrides Custom Programs and Professional MBA students from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for a program focused on understanding diverse business strategies and operations in the U.S. market.

The program kicked off with an insider’s view of the sports industry at the Chicago Bears downtown sales office, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at running an NFL team.

The group then participated in a hands-on strategy challenge with Bayer Pharmaceuticals, where they worked in teams to solve a real-world business problem and presented their solutions to company representatives.

Students also toured Mondelez International, maker of Oreos and Toblerone, to learn about business operations, management, and strategies in the global food and beverage industry.

To round out the experience, the group enjoyed a scenic Chicago River architectural tour, soaking in the rich history and iconic landmarks of this vibrant city.

Population: Professional MBA Faculty Leaders: Susan Brown Destination: Chicago, Illinois Program Length: 4 days Academic Highlights: •

Chicago River architectural tour

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Mondelez International visit

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Bayer Strategy Challenge

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Chicago Bears sales office visit

"The students who participated in this program said the Chicago residency was one of the most memorable, challenging, and fun parts of their PMBA experience!"

Susan Brown | Director of Executive Professional and Online MBA Programs at Terry College of Business

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Business visits:

Chicago, Illinois Industry: Sports, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage Goal: Explore diverse business strategies and gain insight into major industries.

Fun fact: Chicago has the secondlargest central business district in the U.S., home to many Fortune 500 companies.

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