Faculty-Led Programs
Custom Educational Tours
Build your next short-term study abroad program with FTI.
FTI takes a collaborative approach to creating custom travel experiences, working with International Programs offices & faculty leaders to design study tours that meet their goals. From the initial planning phase through the duration of the trip, your FTI team is by your side.
Our service-focused staff understands the specific needs that come with student group travel, such as: safety & security, the importance of experiential learning & the need to meet professors' academic expectations.
Full Support
From brainstorming program ideas to after-hours assistance for travel emergencies, your FTI team is here when you need us.
Save Time & Money
Leverage your buying power & make travel planning easy with one contact for flights, ground arrangements & interactive activities.
Vetted Partners
FTI's experienced local partners provide safety, quality service & knowledgeable guides who help bridge cultural gaps.
Travel Management Tool
Simplify travel planning with our free online portal.
Planning a short-term program?
Custom Itineraries Built for Your Program
Accomplish your vision by collaborating with FTI to build a custom faculty-led program that engages students through academic, cultural & interactive activities. FTI works with educational institutions across the country to develop academically-enriched itineraries for J-term, Maymester & summer study abroad; alternative spring breaks; service-learning projects; & grad programs.
Click the button below for frequently asked questions about running faculty-led programs with FTI.
International Study Programs
Offer a global perspective on your curriculum by adding components that help students expand their knowledge of the subject area & enhance their problem solving, critical thinking & communication skills (interpersonal, foreign language & non-verbal).
Together, we can build academically-enriched itineraries that include: lectures & professional networking events, business site visits, round table discussions, interviews with locals & behind-the-scenes access to a variety of venues. Send us your course proposal to start building your international program.
Global Awareness
Create a tour that engages students from multiple disciplines & cultivates tolerance toward cultural differences. Incorporate a cross-disciplinary view of a region with topics such as: history, art, cuisine, health, politics, culture, economics & of the process of globalization itself.
Groups can choose to take the path less travelled to develop students’ cultural competency by exploring local neighborhoods to connect with their people. Enjoy hands-on experiences with regional cooking, dance or music classes, or learn to make local products (such as: perfume, paper lanterns, or artwork).
Service-Learning Projects
Partner with us to turn students' classroom knowledge into real-world, hands-on experience while offering the opportunity to give back to communities in need.
Design a unique service-learning program that will enhance their leadership, communication & professional skills. Students work side-by-side with local NGOs, gaining an appreciation for new problem-solving approaches & learning to collaborate with people from other cultures in an atmosphere of respect, open-mindedness & understanding.
Start planning your custom faculty-led program today!
Let us know if you need more ideas or if you have an itinerary ready to go.
Custom Itinerary Options
Whether you have an approved program, a dream for the future, or are somewhere in the middle, FTI is here to help get your study tour off the ground. A travel advisor will partner with you to create a custom package that can include: group flights, guided experiences, accommodations, transfers, coach/rail, meals & travel insurance. Let us know if you need help brainstorming activities to compliment your curriculum.
Our custom itineraries provide a blend of education, exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Explore fascinating museums, iconic landmarks, and historical sites. See the beauty of natural wonders and engage in meaningful experiences through service-learning or volunteer activities, connecting with local communities. Immerse your students in local culture by securing tickets to exciting events, whether it's cheering at sports matches or enjoying live music.
Are you partnering with a faculty leader in another field or offering your program to students with a variety of majors? We can design itineraries to foster collaboration across diverse academic disciplines. Explore the intersections of different fields of study with a holistic approach, then split into groups to focus on activities tailored to each course. Combine subjects such as: WWII history & art in France; genetics & sustainability in Iceland; women's empowerment & microbusiness in Tanzania; or whatever your dream program includes.Destination List
Click through each region of the world to see which countries FTI can currently design custom faculty-led program itineraries for!
Ghana
Kenya
Madagascar
South Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Cambodia
Austria
Belize
AustraliaReady to take the next step?
Take a look at some ideas for your field of study or contact us to start the planning process.
