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Award-Winning University Student Programmes
Adventures That Boost Your Future
In partnership with local communities and governments, our immersive university programmes blend culture, adventure, and real-world learning, taking you far beyond the classroom.
Explore three incredible destinations: Fiji, Bali, and Northern Thailand, each brought to life through our personal approach and deep local connections. Ignite your curiosity and grow personally and professionally through meaningful travel with specific thematic focus for your future. This is global experience that challenges your perspectives and boosts your future.
Guided by our Think GLOBAL framework and CARE principles, every programme blends immersive learning and long term benefits for local communities.
- Award-winning student programmes since 2009
- 14–21 day summer experiences in Fiji, Bali & Thailand
- Guided by our unique GLOBAL Framework of experiential learning
- Community-led programmes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Learn directly from local people & exclusive partners
- Graduate Skills & Career Themes: Social Enterprise, Mental Health, Global Health, Nursing, Sustainability, Engineering, Conservation, Arts & our broader ‘Ultimate’ programmes.
- Build employability, cultural intelligence, soft skills & lifelong friendships
- Inclusive of accommodation, meals, domestic travel, cultural activities & 24/7 support
- Programme fees from £1,595 (excl. flights) | Apply for Bursaries & funding up to £1,800
- Download our University Funding Guide Here
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A Think Pacific Immersive Experience – A Summer Like No Other. Here’s what you’ll take away:
- Graduate Employability – Gain skills & experiences that employers really value.
- Global Perspectives – Understand complex issues from the ground up.
- Clarity & Confidence – Discover your values, strengths, and future direction.
- Lifelong Friendships – Travel with strangers who become like family.
- Unforgettable Moments – Adventure, connection, and unique memories.
- Positive Impact – Through respectful exchange & our CARE Approach
Bigger than an internship. Deeper than travel. More impactful than volunteering.
Immersive global programmes that transform students, connect you deeply with local perspectives, and create real long term impact.
Fiji is pure South Pacific magic, rooted in culture, community, and stunning nature. In the villages, you’ll dive into daily life and feel the warmth of island hospitality. But Fiji is more than paradise; it’s also tackling global issues like climate change and cultural preservation, giving you the chance to explore sustainability, identity, and resilience up close.
Our most iconic cultural immersion. Join a Fijian village and experience culture, community and adventure. An experience like no other that connects you deeply with Fiji, its people, and its culture.
From Fiji’s Capital to Coast to Community. Our most diverse experience. Explore Pacific identity, industry, conservation and culture, where ancient traditions meet modern Fiji.
Chiang Mai is Northern Thailand’s cultural capital. Immerse yourself in the temples, night markets, and mountain views. It’s your gateway to treks, waterfalls, and national parks and a hub for innovation and community projects, from elephant care to forest restoration.
Throw yourself in Chiang Mai over three immense weeks. Immerse yourself in Thai Culture, learn traditional skills, conservation, nature and sustainability.
A fast-paced and authentic two weeks. Join a team to explore temples, markets and mountain trails and experience Lanna traditions and culture.
Welcome to Bali! Think rice terraces, temples, beaches, and communities. Here, ancient rituals and arts collide with modern takes on sustainability and wellbeing. From spirituality and street art to reef care and eco-projects, Bali gives you the chance to explore culture, community, and nature while seeing how heritage and innovation shape island life today.
See beyond the tourist trail and immerse yourself in real Bali. Learn from culture, tradition & Balinese philosophy and enterprises that are driving sustainability.
An in-depth programme exploring Balinese approaches to mental health and wellbeing, including the Tri Hita Karana philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and self, and see how this shapes daily life.
An immersive two-week journey in Ubud, exploring businesses and social enterprises that put purpose before profit. Visit inspiring ventures and learn from local changemakers.
Immerse into community-based approaches to health and nursing in Bali. Learn how local knowledge, cultural beliefs, and grassroots practices shape community health.
Explore how Bali is responding to environmental pressures through coral reef conservation, plastic reduction, and community-led initiatives.
Explore Bali’s creative spirit through art, design, and performance, gaining insight into how creativity is woven into daily life.
Discover how innovative engineering and community-led solutions in Bali are shaping a more sustainable, eco-friendly, and resilient future.
Join a two-week immersion and discover Balinese approaches to mental health and wellbeing through Tri Hita Karana—the balance of people, nature, and spirit.
Immersive learning means living it, not just studying it, connecting with real communities, cultures, and challenges.
Since 2009, we’ve created journeys that build confidence, spark friendships, and transform perspectives. Our programmes are built on Experiential Learning a globally recognised model that focuses on learning through doing, reflecting, and applying. What makes Think Pacific unique is how we bring this to life:
- Immersive Experiences: Living within communities and engaging directly with culture, people, and place.
- Structured Journeys: Designed to push you outside your comfort zone, build resilience, and expand your global perspective.
Each programme blends cultural immersion, ethical collaboration, and real-world experience, giving you the clarity, skills, and connections to thrive in a globally connected, impact-driven future. We call our unique approach Think GLOBAL.
Learn through immersive activities, workshops, and cultural excursions.
Here is our unique six-step GLOBAL framework that forms the basis for your journey.
- Gather – Travel in a team of up to 20 others. Arrive open-minded and curious
- Learn – Immerse yourself in daily life and shared experiences.
- Observe – Look beyond the surface to see new perspectives and approaches
- Build – Connect with people and cultures in meaningful ways.
- Apply – Use what you learn to grow personally and professionally.
- Lead – Carry your new perspectives home and create change.
It’s designed to help you connect deeply, reflect meaningfully, and transform real-world experience into skills that you can adopt for your personal and professional future.
Every experience is co-created with local communities, NGOs and grassroots organisations to directly support long-term aims. By joining Think Pacific, you’re not just travelling, you’re investing in local jobs, fuelling small businesses, protecting traditions, and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Every adventure is guided by our core principles:
- Respect local culture and traditional leadership
- Collaborate with communities on their goals
- Support local jobs and community economies
- Align with national priorities and development plans
- Protect ecosystems and the natural environment
- Inspire conscious, curious, responsible travellers
- Regenerate — going beyond sustainability
- Put people and purpose before profit
- Listen to community voices in every step
- Empower local people through true partnership
Travel with us means connecting deeply, learning from new cultures, and knowing your journey creates lasting positive impact.
Since 2009, Think Pacific has achieved the following milestones
- Over £15 million GBP invested into our partner destinations at grass-roots level through direct funding, local partnerships, and program delivery
- 300+ jobs created for local staff, project leaders, and partner organisations.
- 9 + Agreements with Government Ministries to support national development goals
- 12,000+ students have joined us and engaged in responsible immersive experiences
- 400+ community-based partners – From NGOs, to social enterprises, from locally owned eco-tourism operators, to government ministries, all benefiting from community based travel.
- 1000+ initiatives Achieved Through Our Foundation – Including 200+ infrastructure projects funded for rural communities in Fiji, enabling profits to build schools, hospital clinics and community centres.
- 3000+ Training Opportunities For Local Youth – Nurturing local youth by providing access to internships, training programs, scholarships, leadership roles and through our foundations’ community-based workshops
Here’s how your journey unfolds. Six exciting steps from discovery to real-world impact. With full support from our UK team before you depart, and in-country experts guiding every moment on the ground, you’ll feel confident, prepared, and fully immersed. Spaces are limited — so don’t wait to take the first step.
Attend a free online info session to explore the experience and ask questions.
Fill out the apply form and our friendly team will be in touch to arrange a chat and guide you through the next steps, then secure your place with a small registration fee.
Connect with your group online, join the pre-departure community, and prepare for your global experience.
Arrive in Fiji, Bali or Chiang Mai, meet your leaders and kick off your journey with cultural welcomes and orientation.
Immerse in to local life with your team – unique cultural experiences, experiential activities, workshops, adventure, and challenge.
Share your reflections, celebrate your experiences and return home with new skills, friendships, and global perspectives.