Global Pathways Spring Program

Educational/Cultural: March 14-March 25, 2025

The 11-day 2025 East Coast College Tour will start in New York City with visits to New York University, Columbia University while seeing many of the amazing sights of NYC, like Times Square, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art, along with a Broadway show.  After leaving New York, we will stop along the way to visit Rutgers and Princeton on our way to Pennsylvania.  We will stay in Philadelphia and visit Villanova and some awesome Philly food and sights before heading off to finish our trip in Washington DC.  In Washington DC, we will visit George Washington University and Georgetown University, along with seeing some of the incredible sights of Washington, like the Smithsonian Museums, National Monuments, Supreme Court, White House and a show at the Kennedy Center.  This trip is filled with opportunities to tour Universities and experience the culture surrounding these areas. 

Contact Mrs. Laura Hunley (Laura.Hunley@culver.org) for more information.

Estimated price: $6150                                   

East Coast College Itinerary

Educational/Cultural: March 13-March 24, 2025

The 2025 Italy GPS trip will immerse students in the rich history and cultural diversity of Sicily. This unique adventure is guaranteed to broaden students’ global perspectives and ignite their curiosity. Students will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of cultures created through centuries of Greek, Roman, Norman, North African, Muslim, and Spanish influence. With stays in Catania, Syracusa, Agrigento, Trapani, and Palermo, students will experience the natural beauty of Sicily with breathtaking coastal views of the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Ionian Seas. Activities include touring an olive oil manufacturer, touring the chocolate museum in Modica, participating in a pizza making class, as well as experiencing local food markets. Additionally, students will visit ancient Greek and Roman ruins, cathedrals and palaces dating back to the Middle Ages, as well as enjoying an evening performance at the Teatro (theatre) Massimo in Palermo.  This trip in more than just a tour of Sicily; it’s an opportunity to live, breathe, and taste the multicultural heritage that defines Sicily.

PLEASE NOTE: International students who require a Schengen visa to enter Italy will not be eligible for this trip due to the complexities of the visa process.

Contact Mr. Andy Strati (Andrew.Strati@culver.org) for more information.

Estimated price: $6,475                      

Italy Trip itinerary

Educational/Cultural/Service: March 14-March 25, 2025

Adventure awaits on the north island of New Zealand! This active 12 day trip includes conservation efforts, waterfront activities, olive oil tastings, competitive games, a trek to middle earth, hiking in a geothermal volcanic valley, immersion into Māori culture, kiwi chicks, adventure sports and much more!  The trip starts by exploring the city of Auckland and volunteering at Matuku Link, a community wetland restoration project located in the Waitakere River Valley. Spend a day on Waiheke Island participating in team building challenges and learning how olives are grown, harvested and milled for olive oil production. Visit the Hobbiton movie set, the 12 -acre original film location for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Hike and walk the trails of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery, New Zealand’s largest and most successful kiwi conservation center.  Experience a guided twilight glowworm kayak adventure along the beautiful shorelines of the Rotorua Lakes. Learn about Māori culture by spending the day at an authentic living Māori village where people live using natural geothermal resources just like their ancestors have for centuries. Meet and socialize with local students at the Rotorua Girls School. Challenge yourself with various activities at Agroventures, an extreme-adventure park.

PLEASE NOTE: Passport holders of countries that require a VISA for New Zealand will have an additional VISA application and processing fee. All travelers need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) and that cost has been factored into the price.

Contact Mrs. Cheryl Bird (Cheryl.Bird@culver.org) for more information.

Estimated price: $6,850

New Zealand Trip Itinerary

Educational/Service/Cultural: March 14-March 26, 2025

In connection with Culver’s Leadership Committee for Africa (LCA), Team Tanzania will engage in a cross-cultural experience of learning, living, and sharing with students and faculty at The School of St. Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. This will be LCA’s 4^th trip to our partner school in Tanzania and will be a memorable and life-changing experience. The School of St. Jude’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education.  The school is able to provide free education to the poorest and brightest students in Arusha through generous donations. Prior to the trip, students will actively help collect and organize donation items as well as attend team meetings to prepare. Once in Tanzania, the team will stay in guest housing on campus and will work with the primary school students and teachers during their stay. Other aspects of the trip will include a cultural excursion to a Maasai Boma (one of the local tribes), Swahili lessons, and other cultural activities- the trip will conclude by going on safari. 

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to attend an introductory Tanzania team meeting, agree to the trip contract, and be active members of LCA prior to making a deposit.

Contact Mrs. Angie Strobel (Angie.Strobel@culver.org) for more information.

Estimated price: $5,600

Tanzania Trip Itinerary