The program must provide an international experience in which the student will challenge him/herself to connect and interact directly with the culture and the people. A typical family vacation to another country would not fulfill this requirement.
Most programs involve a financial commitment from the student to cover some of the program costs so that the student will gain awareness of travel costs and develop a level of commitment to the experience from the start.
A degree of student involvement in planning and decision making for the trip is encouraged so that students can gain confidence in their ability to be self-sufficient world travelers.
Proposals for non-international inter-cultural experiences will be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis by the GCP Review Committee. Suitable substitutions for international travel must involve immersion in another culture and/or foster global-awareness.
All students wishing to apply a travel experience toward GCP certification must complete this Google form