Global Educational Travel
Explore, Learn, and Earn Credit
Educational travel transforms the way you look at the world and yourself. For more than two decades, Brightpoint has organized educational trips to places such as Greece, France, Vietnam, Italy, England, Scotland, Ghana, Peru, and the Galápagos Islands.
The courses we've covered have been just as diverse. Students have earned college credit in nursing, Spanish, philosophy, theatre, information technology, history, English, art and more, all while immersing themselves in the communities and cultures they visit.
Whether you choose to participate in one or all of the courses covered during a particular trip, you can participate in all planned activities.
Previous Trips
The Galápagos Islands: A Magical Journey
Dates: June 6-19, 2025
Courses Offered
Students had the option of taking these classes for college credit during the trip:
- Principles of Public Speaking (CST 100): Applies theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports, including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment. Instructed by Kerrigan Sullivan. (3 credit hours; UCGS transfer course; Requirement and/or elective for several degrees.)
- Life Science (BIO 106): Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of the societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106. Instructed by Jason Worley. (4 credit hours; Passport and UCGS transfer course.)
Visiting the Galápagos was a once-in-a lifetime experience. The islands were beautiful and the people were friendly. I enjoyed the people in our group and am so glad I got the opportunity to explore the unique biomes of these gorgeous islands!
Funding Your Trip
Brightpoint is committed to making international education experiences affordable and accessible.
Inclusive, High-Value Programs
With tuition and fees about one third of what you would pay at a public four-year college or university in Virginia, Brightpoint is an affordable option for studying abroad. Brightpoint’s Global Educational Travel programs are designed to include lodging and airfare, as well as some meals and admissions. Booking accommodations, airfare and admission tickets as a group helps keep the overall cost of studying abroad more affordable.
Each trip has unique costs. Factors that influence the final cost include number of participants, number of courses and airfare. See trip documents for specific costs for each trip.
Foundation Global Educational Travel Scholarships
Faculty at the college who are committed to the importance of international education have established scholarships to financially assist students enrolled in courses that require travel and educational travel. These scholarships can be used for tuition, books, fees and required supplies during summer educational travel experiences.
Financial Aid
In many cases, eligible students may use their financial aid to fund international education. All need-based and merit-based aid, with the exception of work-study support, is transferrable to tuition and fees for Brightpoint’s international study programs.