The GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Affiliation Program is a no-cost, non-exclusive agreement that provides your students and study abroad office staff with a wide array of special benefits as noted below. Benefits are extended to all students who enroll on a study abroad program with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. If you're interested in becoming an affiliate of GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, please contact your Regional Director.
Student Benefits Students from affiliated institutions receive the following benefits from affiliation:
- Affiliate University Fee Discount. All students from affiliated universities going abroad on Semester/Year study abroad programs through GlobaLinks Learning Abroad (not including EuroScholars or Degree Programs) will receive a discount of $500 off the published program fees. This discount applies only to students from affiliate universities, and does not require any application – the discount will be granted automatically.
- Application Fee Waiver. Students from affiliated universities can apply to any program of GlobaLinks Learning Abroad (not including Degree Programs) for FREE (savings of $30 USD). The study abroad office at the student’s home university will receive a ‘waiver code’ to provide to students as they apply.
- Free Travel Passport Wallet. This handy deluxe travel wallet has loads of pockets and sleeves for tickets, passports, ID cards, notebook and much more.
- Scholarships. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad understands the financial commitment to send students abroad and therefore provide specific scholarship awards for participants from affiliate universities. Funding is also available through our related scholarship organization the Foundation for Global Scholars, and there are GlobaLinks Learning Abroad-only scholarships in conjunction with our host universities and airline partners. Finally, a variety of other scholarship opportunities are recommended for our participants.
Study Abroad Office/Advisor Benefits Study abroad offices and advising staff benefit from the affiliate program in many ways such as:
- Access to partially funded Site Visits and Visits to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Colorado Headquarters and other special partnership incentives that GlobaLinks Learning Abroad makes available only to our affiliated universities. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad sponsors an Advisor Open House at our Colorado headquarters twice a year to help you to become more acquainted with our program and staff.
- Pre-Departure Information Session (optional at your choice) on your campus, hosted by one of our staff member when a group of at least 10 students are attending in a given semester. Advanced scheduling is necessary and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Invitation to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Annual Partner Appreciation Luncheon at NAFSA to thank our affiliate partners and in support of the field of study abroad.
- Student Program Evaluation Reports. Once a year upon your request we will send you reports from any of your students who complete a comprehensive, voluntary survey of their semester abroad experience.
- International Advisory Council of University Partners. Advisors from affiliate universities will have the opportunity to participate in the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad International Council of University Partners. The Council is by invitation and has 12 institutional members that serve on committees as a working group to consult and advise on a variety of issues related to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs and the organization.
- Custom advising from experienced professionals in areas like Social Media, Curriculum Integration/Academic Specific Programming, Country-Specific Orientations, and other areas where GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has particular expertise.
References We recognize it is helpful to speak with professionals who currently approve and advise their students on the educational programs of GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. If you are interested in references, please contact Eric Anderson. |