Travel Prep: Build Confidence for Your Global Journey
Equipping students, families, and first-time travelers with the skills, awareness, and resilience to thrive abroad.
Travel Prep
(Virtual Program)
First cohorts launch Winter 2026. Spots are limited — apply early to secure your place in the inaugural cohort.
An 8-week readiness course designed for aspiring global explorers.
What you’ll gain:
✅ Build cultural readiness and independent-living skills
🛡 Gain safety strategies and resilience for global travel
📑 Use practical checklists and reflection tools to guide your journey
👨👩👧 Share tools and activities for families preparing together
🎓 Earn optional graduate credit (3 credits, 45 contact hours, est. tuition $455–$475)
Upcoming Cohorts:
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Winter 2026: Jan 15 – Mar 15
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Spring 2026: Mar 20 – May 20
Tuition: $200
Optional graduate credit: +$455–$475 (3 credits, 45 hours)
Spots are limited — apply early to secure your place in the inaugural cohort!
✈️ Travel Prep Immersions (Launching 2026)
Take your prep learning into practice through immersive travel — offered as independent tracks or paired with the virtual program.
Bring your learning to life with immersive cultural and global travel experiences.
Each track runs independently — join one or more depending on your interests and goals.
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Cultural Discovery – Uzbekistan 2026
Explore traditions, resilience, and sustainable development with local communities. -
Wellness & Reflection – Taiwan 2026
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Optional graduate credit: Participants may qualify for three (3) graduate-level cultural study credits through Academic Freedom. Must opt in before program start so hours/reflections can be tracked. Credit cannot be awarded retroactively. Tuition est. $455–$475. 👉See our FAQ for full details.
🎥 Stories & Reflections: The Travel Prep Series
Hear from travelers and professionals as they share what it really takes to step into the world with confidence.
Check back soon for more traveler stories and alumni reflections.
🌟 FAQs
✈️ Do I need travel experience already?
– No, just curiosity and commitment.
👨👩👧 Can families participate together?
– Yes, TravelPrep has family-friendly tracks.
🎓 Is graduate credit required?
– No, it’s optional.
🌍 How is TravelPrep different from GlobalWorks Prep?
– TravelPrep focuses on personal travel readiness; GlobalWorks Prep prepares for international career pathways.
Can I transfer graduate credits to my home university?
– It depends on your institution. Academic Freedom issues the transcript, which most universities will consider for transfer. We recommend checking with your advisor before enrolling.
🌟 TravelPrep Voices: Global Alumni Perspectives
What Global Alumni Learned from Living and Working Abroad
Maddy J, Korea Alum
“Short-term programs are a great way to test the waters before committing to a longer experience. That’s how I figured out what I really needed abroad."
Steven M, JET Alum & ALT
“If you really want to be part of the community, say yes when people invite you. Even small things like helping at festivals or joining school events make a huge difference.”
Alex B, JET Alum & Educator
“As long as you can keep an optimistic mindset, you’ll adapt and grow. Every challenge abroad becomes an opportunity to negotiate better, set clearer goals, and know what you want for your future.”
