United Planet

Customized Faculty-Led Programs

Transform your students’ academic journeys through immersive, impactful international programs, custom-built for your institution.

Since 2001, United Planet has partnered with colleges and universities to create impactful, faculty-led programs around the world. Our programs are tailored to meet your institution’s academic goals while immersing students in hands-on service, cultural exchange, and global citizenship. With robust safety measures, experienced in-country support, and decades of expertise, we’re here to help you deliver a transformative international experience.

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Why Partner with us?

25+ years of experience in global education

Active network in 40+ countries and 400+ host organizations

Fully customized to meet institutional goals

Hands-on service-learning projects and cultural immersion

24/7 in-country support and pre-departure training

Lodging, insurance, excursions, and logistics support

Our Service-Learning Framework

United Planet’s Five Pillars of Global Citizenship Leadership Framework, rooted in experiential and service-learning principles, fosters:

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Commitment to Health & Safety

We maintain the highest standards in health, safety, and risk management.

All Programs Include:

Crisis And Emergency Response Protocols

Trained Local Coordinators And Partners

24/7 Student Support

Highlights from Previous Faculty-Led Programs

Ursuline College in Nepal

    • 17 Ursuline College students and faculty joined a 12-day Quest to Nepal.
    • Applied Art Therapy and Counseling skills with vulnerable youth in a private setting.
    • Engaged in cultural immersion and explored Nepal’s beauty and spirituality.
    • Gained insights into local resilience and cross-cultural connection.

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National Spanish Exam in Costa Rica

    • 12 top Spanish students joined a week-long United Planet Quest to Costa Rica.
    • Focused on language immersion and cultural understanding.
    • Attended daily Spanish lessons in San Ramón, tailored to skill level.
    • Volunteered in local community projects.
    • Participated in cultural activities to explore Costa Rican traditions.

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Christian Valley School in Japan

  • Christian Valley School students joined a 7-day United Planet Quest to Japan during Spring Break.
  • Students engaged with Japanese traditions and daily life.
  • Focused on service, cultural exchange, and community connection.
  • Activities included cleaning an irrigation system and harvesting green tea.
  • The experience supported their mission of giving back and personal growth across all grade levels.

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CEGEP Trip to Peru

    • CÉGEP Heritage nursing students joined a nine-day Quest in Cusco.
    • Gained clinical experience at local hospitals and observed earthquake drills.
    • Explored Cusco’s culture through markets, food, and community interactions.
    • Participated in chocolate-making and hiked the stunning Rainbow Mountain.
    • Reflected on compassion, cultural humility, and global healthcare learning.

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Partner with United Planet to co-create a transformative faculty-led program tailored to your students’ needs.

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