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University of Leeds
Global Experiences for University Students in Fiji, Bali & Thailand
What Are Your Plans for Summer 2027?
Spend this summer doing something you’ll talk about for years to come.
Travel to Fiji, Bali or Northern Thailand with a group of students, experience incredible cultures, take on unforgettable adventures and build lasting friendships along the way.
Think Pacific’s ‘award-winning’ 18–21 day programmes go beyond ordinary travel. You’ll connect with local communities, learn from inspiring people and organisations, and return home with greater confidence, stronger employability skills and a fresh perspective on the world.
Adventure further. Experience more. Build your future.
At a Glance..
- Award-winning student programmes since 2009
- 18–21 day summer experiences in Fiji, Bali & Thailand
- Travel as part of a group and build friendships with students from across the UK and beyond
- Experience local culture, communities and unforgettable adventures
- Learn directly from local people, organisations and partners
- Build confidence, employability, cultural awareness and real-world skills
- Choose from Fiji Village Immersion, Bali Global Futures or Thailand Global Futures
- Accommodation, meals, in-country transport, activities and 24/7 support included
- Programme fees from £1,895, excluding flights
- University funding and bursaries of up to £1,800 may be available
Global Travel Bursaries Available
Apply for a grant from Global Opportunities at the University of Leeds.
The grant covers the full programme cost, cost of accommodation and the majority of your travel costs. Grants are not guaranteed to cover all of students’ living costs on placement, e.g., food and in-country travel.
Please note grant funding is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
- You will be invited to apply for Turing funding if you meet one or more of the criteria for Underrepresented backgrounds (URB) (See criteria here)
- Funding is available for placements in Fiji only between June – August 2027.
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed, even when a student is eligible
- Complete and submit the form by 23:59 on Sunday 6th December 2026.
- Any student can apply to join a Think Pacific project in Fiji, Thailand or Bali and self-fund
- If you have any question about funding, please contact the university via: TuringScheme@leeds.ac.uk.
Application Process
- Apply online to Think Pacific, before 6th December 2026.
- Complete a university funding eligibility application form here.
- If shortlisted for funding, complete a call with Think Pacific.
- Confirm your place with Think Pacific.
If you have any question about the projects, please contact Think Pacific via: info@thinkpacific.com.
What Can You Gain?
A Think Pacific experience is about more than where you go. It’s about what you come home with.
- Career-Boosting Experience: Build the confidence, communication, teamwork and adaptability employers value.
- A Global Perspective: Experience different cultures, ideas and challenges first-hand.
- Confidence & Direction: Discover more about your strengths, interests and where you want to go next.
- Friendships That Last: Share the experience with a group of students and build genuine connections along the way.
- Unforgettable Experiences: Adventure, culture, challenge and moments you’ll be talking about for years.
- Meaningful Connection: Learn directly from local communities and organisations through respectful cultural exchange.
Our Programmes 🌴
Find the Summer Adventure for You
Fiji Islands 🇫🇯
Village Immersion (21 Days)
Live within a traditional Fijian village and experience daily life, culture and community from the inside.
Learn traditional skills, share meals and stories, explore Fiji’s tropical interior and build genuine relationships with the people who welcome you into their community.
Our deepest cultural experience.
Bali 🇮🇩
Global Futures (18 Days)
Discover Bali beyond the tourist trail through culture, community, sustainability and adventure.
Live within a Balinese community, explore temples and rice terraces, meet local changemakers, take on a real-world Action Project and experience everything from rafting to conservation and traditional arts.
Culture, purpose and adventure in one unforgettable journey.
Thailand 🇹🇭
Global Futures (18 Days)
Experience the real Northern Thailand through culture, social impact, nature and adventure.
Explore Chiang Mai and mountain communities, learn from local organisations, take on an Action Project and experience highlights including Muay Thai, national parks, waterfalls, traditional crafts and ethical elephant conservation.
A high-energy journey through culture, purpose and adventure.
Leeds Student Testimonials
From Those Before You