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Frequently Asked Questions

General questions  |  About GLA  |  Travel & Packing  |  Contacting Students  |  Safety & Security
Campus Life  |  Health & Insurance  |  Finances & Aid  |  Sponsor a Student  |  College Credit

General Questions
  • Who joins Global Leadership Adventures?

  • Who should join The GLA Experience? Who is eligible for admissions?

  • Is this a "party trip"?

  • What language must a student know in order to participate in a program?

  • Will there be homework? If so, how much?

  • What if a student has never studied one of the seminar topics before?

  • Will students get high school credit?

  • Will dietary restrictions be accommodated? Can students skip components of the program on the Sabbath or other religious holidays? Will services be available to students?

  • Will student-athletes be able to prepare for fall sports?

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About GLA
  • What distinguishes GLA from other programs?

  • Who leads GLA?

  • How do you select staff members?

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Travel & Packing
  • Will students need visas?

  • What must I pack?

  • How much spending money will a student need and have permission to bring?

  • Can students bring laptops or mobile phones?

  • Can students bring or have electric blankets, hotplates or microwaves in their rooms?

  • Can students bring an iPod, MP3 player or CDs with a self-contained Discman?

  • How will students be transported while on the program?

  • How will the students get to the GLA location? Will a chaperone fly with them?

  • Can parents join their children for holiday travel, after the program?

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Contacting Students
  • What if a parent needs to contact a student?

  • Is it possible to get in touch with GLA Alumni?

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Safety & Security
  • Will the students have safe summers?

  • Will students in the program be supervised heavily?

  • What happens if a student breaks the GLA Safety Rules?

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Campus Life
  • Where will students live and learn?

  • Will male and female students live in the same facilities?

  • Can students room with friends from home?

  • Are there laundry facilities on site?

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Health & Insurance
  • Do the program fees include insurance? What does the insurance cover?

  • Are students at risk for any diseases, while on the program? Should they get vaccinations before they go?

  • What if a student has a medical problem during the program?

  • What if a student takes medication regularly or has a pre-existing medical condition requiring special care?

  • If a medical issue arises during the trip, will the GLA staff keep parents informed?

  • Do staff members know First Aid and CPR?

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Finances & Aid
  • What do the program fees include?

  • What methods of payment do you accept?

  • Certain portions of the program fee are refundable depending on the date of the refund request. The payment schedule and refund policy is as follows.

  • Do you offer any scholarships or financial aid?

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Sponsor a Student
  • How much do I have to contribute to sponsor a student?

  • Can I choose the student I wish to sponsor?

  • How does GLA select students for scholarships?

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College Credit
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