“A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Our global education initiatives provide life-changing opportunities for Detroit youth to travel abroad from elementary through high school graduation and beyond. Through these experiences, students expand their cultural awareness while developing essential 21st-century skills, including global competence, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
After-School Global Education Programs
We offer six dynamic year-round, after-school global education programs, each designed to provide students with an Educational Tour Abroad alongside immersive, real-world cultural and global learning experiences. These programs serve Detroit-area students in grades 5–12 who are ready to challenge themselves, step outside their comfort zone, and explore the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
1. The International Leadership Program at Students Going Global empowers students to develop leadership skills, broaden their global perspective, and engage in transformative educational travel experiences that prepare them to lead, serve, and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
International Leadership Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
2. The International STEM Program at Students Going Global equips students with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective needed to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while preparing them to become innovative leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.
International Stem Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
3. The International College Bound Program at Students Going Global prepares students for college and beyond by strengthening academic readiness, expanding cultural and global awareness, and providing guidance through the college exploration, application, and success process.
International College Bound Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
4. The International Cultural Immersion Program at Students Going Global deepens students’ understanding of diverse cultures through immersive experiences, global connections, and meaningful engagement that fosters empathy, respect, and a broader worldview.
International Cultural Immersion Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
5. The International Young Entrepreneurs Program at Students Going Global empowers students with the skills, mindset, and real-world experience needed to develop business ideas, build ventures, and think creatively in a global marketplace.
International Young Entrepreneurs Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
6. The International Space and Aviation Program at Students Going Global ignites students’ passion for aerospace and exploration while building STEM skills, global awareness, and pathways to careers in space science and aviation.
International Space and Aviation Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
College Mentorship Program:
Mentor Detroit students, grades 5-12, and travel abroad with Students Going Global while attending college in Detroit, Michigan. Traveling with a purpose and retaining talent in Detroit through mentorship and service.
College Mentorship Program | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
Passports for Kids Project
We are on a mission to provide every deserving student in Detroit with a passport before the age of 18—unlocking access to global experiences, expanding college and career pathways, and empowering the next generation of culturally aware, confident leaders.
Passports for Kids Project | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
Global Detroit Project:
Providing global education equity, access, and opportunity for Detroit youth, grades 5-12, and helping Detroit communities replicate our program model and bring a global education program to Detroit based schools, churches or nonprofit organizations across Detroit.
Global Detroit Project | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
Global Detroit Travel Scholarships:
Apply for a Global Detroit Group Travel Scholarship for Detroit students enrolled in a global education program in Detroit.
Global Detroit Travel Scholarships | STUDENTS GOING GLOBAL
