Think Pacific - For Australian Universities
In Partnership with the Fijian Government, the University of the South Pacific, Fiji National University and over 90 Fijian organisations.
As a registered Fijian charity, Think Pacific are a specialist third party provider for study tours, internships and remote programmes in Fiji. For over a decade we have utilized our unrivalled Fijian staff team, local knowledge, extensive local network and depth of understanding to create credit bearing programs that expand students’ international experience and bring your students closer to Fiji.
Our Remote and In-Country programmes are designed to meet academic credit requirements and NCP funding.
- Culturally Immersive Remote and In-Country options
- Registered Fijian organisation with HQ in Suva (and Registered UK organisation)
- 1o+ years partnerships with Fijian Government Ministries
- Formal partners with The University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University
- Approved NCP funded programs for Australian Universities
- Gold standards of Health and Safety to DFAT guidelines
- All projects support the Fiji National Development Plan & UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Partnered with over 70 universities globally
- We have provided global mobility to 6000+ University Students
- From design to delivery, expert end-to-end mobility service
- Over $8m invested into Fiji’s sustainable development
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- Over 1000 university students globally have completed our virtual internships
- Exceptionally high feedback received from students for developing Fijian connection, cultural understanding, global collaboration and personal development.
- Utilize our expert Fijian staff team and network of 90 local partners
- Unique Collaboration and connection with Fijian University Students
- A carefully crafted online experience, which authentically immerses students with the Fiji Islands.
- Tangible local outcomes and huge value creation for our Fijian partners.
Our flagship flexible remote programme, in partnership with global universities. Students immerse themselves in Fijian culture, history and contemporary issues and choose from over 90 Fijian organisations in 10 sectors. Achieve real world projects, develop work-ready skills, learn from experts in Fiji and collaborate in a vibrant global network.
A culturally immersive, high intensity team experience. Designed to expand students’ global citizenship, cultural fluency, team work and problem-solving skills in collaboration with influential Fijian partners and Fijian University Students. This programme can be custom designed for academic needs.
- We’ve built our reputation supporting over 70 global universities.
- Delivering high quality international placements and short-term mobility programs. From 2 weeks to 6 months
- Study tours in over 30 fields.
- Formal partnership with University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University.
- Award winning service learning projects partnered with Fijian Government Ministries.
- In-country Internships with over 90 Fijian organisations.
- Choose one of our carefully crafted itineraries or work with our directors to design a custom programme to meet your specific. requirements.
Griffith University
Australia Catholic University
University of South Australia
- Capacity to tailor programs to your needs and specific course objectives.
- Gold standard of Health, Safety and Support.
- Ensuring projects meet the latest DFAT guidelines.
- Upholding highest ethics of responsible and sustainable tourism.
- Managing ALL logistical aspects of the program by our experienced team on the ground (accommodation, meals, transport, site visits, cultural visits, speakers, local university courses, networking events, briefings, mentoring and staff guides).
- A single point of contact for the university, supervisor and students.
- Promoting placements to students and manage enrolment on behalf of the university.
- Providing students with pre-departure training and extensive support
- Seminars on cultural awareness, cross-cultural competency and employability
- Comprehensive risk management, including 24-hour backup and support.
Our aim is for every student to build an understanding and connection with Fiji, whilst being part of a study tour program, which has long term positive impact for Fiji’s future.
Our programmes are built upon sustainable partnerships with over 90 organisations in Fiji and our programs are designed under our formal agreements with the Fijian Ministry.
As a registered local organisation, we invest in local staff, job creation and training; we add capacity to our partner organisations and we expand the skills of Fijian university students and unemployed youth through global collaboration, courses and professional experience.
Through our Foundation we support local Fijian charities and communities to achieve sustainable development goals under Fiji’s National Development Plan.
We facilitate long term relationships between Australian University Students and Fiji through:
- ‘Vuvale Group’ – Our alumni group has Over 6K active global students connecting with Fijian students, organisations and community members.
- Free Panel Series – Join talks and Q&A on contemporary topics in Fiji with local academics, businesses and charity leaders in the Pacific
- Monthly emails – News, updates and stories from our partner organisations in Fiji.
- Free courses in areas of Fijian culture, global citizenship and leadership such as our current Tubu Program
- Career Opportunities in Fiji – Latest opportunities from our partner network in the Pacific shared first with our Alumni.