Customised Programs

"I want to commend Learn International for its extraordinary work facilitating our faculty-led study abroad trip during May and June 2016. Our in-country coordinator, Katie, was a kind of organizational genius. She could have run our trip, or for that matter a medium-sized country, alone, with great success.

Chris and Cara had told us that they would be available “24-7.” What they didn’t tell us was that that meant that, in many cases, they’d be there, on the ground, in person, in between arranging the complicated trips of all their other clients, welcoming us with the most perfect poise."

"As a long-time faculty leader of short-term study abroad programs, I’ve worked with several academic partners. My experience with Learn International has greatly exceeded my expectations. I look forward to returning next year to build on our successes and cultivate long-term relationships with our community partners in Donegal.

I highly recommend Learn International to all faculty and study abroad departments building faculty-led programs in Ireland or elsewhere."

I can’t say enough great things about Learn International. The staff were great to work with from the beginning. They created an incredible proposal of an equine study abroad trip and were open to a few suggestions I had that would personalize the trip for my group.

The staff were knowledgeable about when and where we needed to be and who we should see. I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy the program! I was in constant contact with LI staff while in country and they were completely amenable to adjust the program as necessary to accommodate our needs. Read Full Case Study

"Learn International (LI) made it the experience of a lifetime! Thanks to LI for making my first time abroad (and first time seeing the ocean) a possibility! LI handled travel plans with security, reliability, and ensured peace of mind as a first time traveller.

LI gave me the trip of a lifetime! By balancing culture, education, and fun, I can't wait to go again! From seeing the ocean for the first time, to visiting local farmers, LI kept everything fun, safe, and professional. I really enjoyed immersing myself in NZ culture, and can't wait to go back! Thanks to LI for getting me with the travel bug."

"The trip was nothing short of outstanding. The staff of LI was organized, gracious, funny, knowledgeable, and overall very accessible to all of the students throughout the trip. Katie was a true leader. She related very well to students (in age and educational background level) and was diligent and organized. She ensured that each student was picked up on the bus each morning and had very detailed instructions on transportation, food, lodging, excursions, and equipment (including mobile phones for communication). In short, she was a key success in the overall program implementation and delivery on the ground. In addition, she was personable and truly caring, something that each student recognized and appreciated.

In terms of logistics, I have never seen a program pay so much attention to the details of logistics. No one (except for me!) got lost on the trip. An initial miscommunication occurred on the first day of arrival, when one student had an allergy to pets but was placed in a home with pets. That problem was handled quickly and efficiently, and not a beat was missed. One student had a sore throat for a few days, and we arranged provisions for her to see a chemist should she have needed to do so (she did not). The transportation alone for picking up each group of students each morning was truly impressive.

Each excursion was accompanied by a staff member of LI (Katie or Tom), so in addition to the information on the excursion, a knowledgeable staff member added context and could answer questions. The quality of the program far exceeded my expectations. The LI connections to the schools and Community Center made this a huge success.

There is no doubt that this was a highly successful and tremendous learning experience for every UF student who participated. Students told me that they felt affirmed and safe, and they learned a tremendous amount about education in Ireland. LI was flexible in their program delivery, and Ireland was an optimal site for them to learn about language and education. The highlight overall for UF students was when they were able to interact with Irish students in schools. LI succeeded in designing and delivering a truly customized study abroad that only a small, personable organization like LI could have arranged so well. I am grateful for their attention to detail, both for the program as a whole and to individual students and their needs. I would highly recommend UF continuing and, better, expanding their relationship with LI, and I will also recommend LI to colleagues in the US who are interested in a similar program.