PROGRAM THEMES & FOCUS AREAS

Travel programs to fuel your passion or discover new interests.

For some GLA students, theme is a clear indicator of program preference and guides their final enrollment selection.
For others, it is simply a tool to help refine the kind of program experience they hope to have.

Our program themes are a means for self-discovery and meeting core learning objectives. They may affect the kind of community service projects you participate in, immersive learning components you take part in, or the kinds of guided group discussions that are initiated by your GLA Program Mentor.

Program themes provide students an opportunity to dive deep into a topic of interest. The theme of your chosen program may relate to a future career path or area of study. Or it may foster a new interest through curiosity and exploration! And remember, you do not have to have an existing interest or experience in the theme of your program.

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PROGRAM THEME LISTINGS

ANIMAL & WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION

FOR CONSERVATIONISTS, ANIMAL LOVERS & FUTURE VETERINARIANS OR MARINE BIOLOGISTS

COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT

FOR VOLUNTEERS, TEENS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PASSION & ADVENTURERS OF ALL KINDS

ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP

FOR ENVIRONMENTALISTS, TEENS WHO CARE ABOUT THE CLIMATE & FUTURE SCIENTISTS

LANGUAGE
IMMERSION

FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS, WORLD TRAVELERS & TEENS LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR LANGUAGE SKILLS

LEADERSHIP &
EXPLORATION

FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MANY INTERESTS AND WANT TO EXPLORE SEVERAL TOPICS

MEDICINE &
PUBLIC HEALTH

FOR FUTURE DOCTORS, NURSES, HEALTHCARE WORKERS & PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS

SCIENCES &
STEM

FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING COLLEGE MAJORS IN THE SCIENCES OR ENGINEERING

SPORTS
LEADERSHIP

FOR STUDENT ATHLETES, SURFERS, SPORTS LOVERS & ANYONE UP FOR A FUN PHYSICAL CHALLENGE

YOUTH &
EDUCATION

FOR ROLE MODELS, THOSE WHO LOVE KIDS & FUTURE TEACHERS OR EDUCATORS OF ALL KINDS