There has never been a more important time to explore and learn beyond our cultural and political borders and boundaries.

Global LAB programs are designed to cultivate in small groups of "global learners" a deep appreciation for the interconnected and interdependent nature of our world.

Global LAB Semester Programs

Dynamic programs every fall and spring in India, Morocco, Greece, and China for young people ages 17 - 22, particularly those deferring college to embark on an interim or "gap" year.

All semesters begin with a residential orientation in the US to prepare students for international cultural immersion via language study, homestays, community service projects, and independent study projects.

Global LAB programs facilitate cultural engagement through focusing on a range of themes and topics, including globalization; visual, performing, and literary arts; sustainable development; wisdom traditions; peace and conflict studies; and public health issues.

For additional details, download the following semester overviews (Adobe Reader required):

China & Tibet Semester
Greece Semester
India Semester
Morocco Semester

International Leadership Program

The International Leadership Program provides intercultural learning and leadership training for youth populations that have historically been under-represented in study-abroad programs. These programs focus on providing opportunities for young people to broaden their understanding of the world, learning of diverse people and cultures in their communities and city as well as the importance of having study abroad experiences during high school and college. Afterschool and weekend activities throughout the academic year culminate in an international travel and service experience to destinations in the developing world:

2010 - 2011: From NYC to India
2009 - 2010: From NYC to India

Global LAB School & Partner Partnerships

In partnership with individual US high schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, Global LAB designs innovative 2-5 week cultural immersion programs in Africa and Asia for small groups of students and faculty. If you are a teacher or administrator interested in creating a customized program linking your curricula and student interests to global immersion and service learning, contact Global LAB today--we'd be glad to discuss program possibilities with you and to provide a list of schools and teachers with whom we have collaborated.

Fort Lewis College - Write Abroad in the High Himalayas
Pratt Institute - Artistic Traditions of Amdo/Tibet
The Institute for Civic Leadership - Indian Himalayas
National Cathedral School - Morocco
Westridge School for Girls - China
The Hotchkiss School - Morocco
The Masters School - China
The Nightingale-Bamford School - India
Georgetown University - Morocco

Global LAB Professional Development Programs

Open to teachers at all levels, these 2-3 week intensive programs in Africa and Asia offer opportunities to enrich one's ability to teach about diverse world cultures in US classrooms and communities. All Global LAB educator programs are interdisciplinary, focusing on globalization, education, arts, religion, public health, politics, and the environment. International immersion periods are preceded by intensive preparation and followed by required new curricula development and implementation.

Cultures of the Himalayas
Mosaic of Morocco

Get Global Expeditions (GGEx)

In the spirit of Global LAB's experiential education programs for students and educators, Get Global Expeditions
feature authentic introductions to fascinating cultures, peoples, and places well off the typical tourist track. These 2-4 week adult cultural excursions combine grassroots interaction, expert insights, and opportunities for hands-on community service. As with all Global LAB programs, commitment to, and education about, sustainable travel practices are a key feature of these tours. GGEx offers small group journeys to India, Morocco, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Tibet, and Bhutan.