GROUND University Programs

Information for Parents

In our increasingly globalized world, taking a study tour to another country provides your child with a unique opportunity to develop skills that will benefit them both professionally and personally. Still, if you are a bit nervous about letting your son or daughter participate in a study abroad program, please try to focus on the positive impacts that this experience will bring.

OUR PROGRAMS

Prepare students for the real world

Study tours teach students adaptability, cultural awareness, teamwork, and field research skills that are increasingly valuable in the globalized world. Future employers and graduate school admissions officials look very highly on travel abroad experiences because they show that candidates aren’t afraid to seek out new challenges or put themselves in difficult situations. This gives them a competitive edge in an increasingly difficult job market.

Develop Confidence and Independence

Students often return home with a new sense of self-confidence in their abilities to navigate in new places, solve problems, meet new people, and adapt to culture shock and life’s challenges. And this is a great mindset to have!

Build Connections

One of the most enriching experiences of studying abroad are the cross- cultural connections your child will make with experts from around the world which can greatly expand their global, professional network.

Help Students Learn About Themselves

Discovering new interests and passions through educational travel helps develop a greater sense of independence, and may even help your child find a new direction to their studies and career plans.

PROGRAMS FOR UNIVERSITIES

BUSINESS STUDIES

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Physiotherapy Placement in Bangkok Observe and understand physiotherapy treatments and services on a first-hand basis, as well as learn deeper about the public health care systems in Thailand

SOCIAL SCIENCES

NATURAL SCIENCES

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How to help prepare your child for their trip:

SOME POINTERS FOR YOUR CHILD TO STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY

Learn about the travel destination
Stay in touch when they are away; purchase a roaming plan for their international cell phones
Advise them to be smart with valuables and money
Make back-up copies of important documents; upload them to a Google Drive account where they are always available
Purchase a health insurance plan that covers your child abroad, and that includes evacuation coverage. These can be surprisingly cheap.

Here at GROUND, we have the experience, resources, and local connections necessary to both help prevent any safety or health issues, as well as deal with them should they arise. GROUND partners with experts that can help address health and safety concerns for students who travel abroad and we are committed to the operation of safe and secure study experiences:

Our partner hotels have passed safety and fire inspections
Our transport companies are fully licensed and insured
We have a 24-hour emergency line available to students, parents, and faculty members
We provide localized health and safety briefings to all students
We have contingency plans in place to deal with any emergency situations and natural disasters
We have a network of reliable hospitals and 24-hour medical care in all of our study tour destinations
We provide students with pre-departure checklists covering safety, security, and health information

We guarantee your child will have many wonderful memories and rich educational experiences with GROUND Asia.

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