Sample Virtual Study Abroad Program: Business Policy & Strategy in Latin America
Over approximately 12 virtual contact hours, Learn from Travel will facilitate engaging conversations on topics that include entrepreneurship, multinational corporate strategy, and microfinance, all in the context of Latin American society and politics. Students will also learn about unique cultural elements of 4 Latin American countries to contrast these with the United States.
Small Farm in Nicaragua
Virtual Program Components
Module 1 - Entrepreneurship in Brazil
Virtual, locally-guided tour of Brazil using 360° photos/video, including a discussion of history, culture, and politics relevant to entrepreneurship and business strategy
Conversation with the director of Impact Hub, a social enterprise incubator
Module 2 - Microfinance in Nicaragua
Virtual, locally-guided tour of Nicaragua using 360° photos/video including a discussion of history, culture, and politics relevant to microfinance
Conversation with a member of a community bank and a virtual visit to a rural community
Panama City, Panama
Module 3 - Multinational Corporate Strategy in Panama
Virtual, locally-guided tour of Panama using 360° photos/video including a discussion of history, culture, and politics relevant to multinational corporations
Conversation with the former vice minister of finance on public policy and corporate strategy in Panama
Araucaria trees in chile
Module 4 - Challenges of Sustainable Business in Chile
Virtual, locally-guided tour of Chile using 360° photos/video including discussion of history, culture, and politics relevant to sustainability
Conversation with an indigenous activist leader on Chilean timber production
Conversation with sustainability project coordinator for a Chilean timber company
Why Learn from Travel
Learn from Travel is a social enterprise study abroad provider with a mission to enrich the traveler and the host. We provide life-changing international experiences for students and a valuable source of income for host country partners. During our virtual international education programs, we arrange engaging discussions with community leaders, directors of nonprofit organizations, and other local experts from whom your students will gain invaluable insight, preparing them for careers and life in a world increasingly interdependent. The conversations are also a way to support local people and nonprofits and provide income in communities where it is needed.
Our role
Learn from Travel will arrange and facilitate all of the activities listed above. We will provide live translation when necessary. The activities described above can be modified to meet specific learning objectives and preferences.
