Recruitment & Selection of Emerging Student Leaders

Outstanding student leaders of all academic majors are aggressively recruited on their campuses for participation.

Pre-Departure Orientation and Advisory Services

A leadership orientation conference provides assistance with travel logistics, selecting a study abroad program, academic credit, financial aid transfer and applications for external scholarships.

Study Abroad with In-Country Support

Scholars receive on-going support in the form of letters, e-mails, phone calls and care packages from BG staff, family and friends.

Global Leadership Academy

Upon their return, scholars translate their global experiences into concrete leadership, cultural and professional competencies by developing business plans and managing social ventures as young entrepreneurs.

Social Marketing & Community Outreach

Scholars devise and implement innovative and culturally attuned print and event-based social marketing strategies to promote study abroad among their peers.

Alumni Engagement

Alumni are encouraged to recruit subsequent classes of scholars and assisted in securing leading professional, civic and educational opportunities including graduate school admission, corporate internships, scholarships and fellowships.

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