The Art of a Dynamic Program:

As our trips are 100% customizable, our clients are able to request anything they’d like, especially in terms of academics. In this case, after discussions with the faculty, we learned they had contacts in Rio de Janeiro and wanted to visit them. They asked us to help with other program aspects, such as lodging, logistics and cultural events, among others. Our team was able to take this request and build a unique itinerary around the requested academics.

While the academic content was led by faculty and their local contacts in Rio de Janeiro, our role was to support and enhance those engagements. We coordinated schedules, transportation and accommodations around academic commitments, ensuring that each visit fit seamlessly into the broader itinerary. This allowed faculty to focus on teaching and relationship-building while we handled the operational details.

A key component of every successful academic program is cultural immersion. While academics form the foundation of the trip, culturally rich experiences are equally important in helping students understand the destination in context. With this in mind, our team focused on creating a seamless balance between scheduled academic commitments and meaningful cultural exploration.

We ensured students visited all of Rio’s most iconic landmarks, including Christ the Redeemer, a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain, an afternoon at Copacabana Beach and of course, a tour of the city. These moments not only showcase the city’s natural beauty and cultural identity but also allowed students to engage with the destination beyond the classroom.