PGM Program - Fiji 2025
An opportunity for you and your colleagues to walk in the shoes of your students’…
Global mobility programs are an invaluable component to students’ study experience, with short-term programs becoming increasingly popular due to better accessibility and the range of offerings outside of the traditional study abroad. As part of our PGM Program we are supporting colleagues within international education the opportunity to understand more about our programs and how we operate as a third party placement provider.
This trip will give you a better understanding of Think Pacific’s global student experience – including partner collaboration, local logistics, risk and safety, cultural engagement, and understand our values around delivering ethical, sustainable and responsible programs.
Whilst on the program you will get the opportunity to meet with community hosts to understand their requirements and the impact of hosting students; and understand safety, risks, and logistical considerations for developing immersive education programs. The immersive nature of this trip aims to build a strong community among student mobility professionals, build strong personal connections and share practice on how best to support your students.
In 2024 we hosted an incredible PGM program with some wonderful colleagues from around the world. In their feedback, 100% of our participants recommended the programme to a colleague and when asked ‘how useful was experience in supporting your ability to advice students & staff on Think Pacific Programs?’ all answered 10/10.
- Impactful 6-day Itinerary
- Explore a new culture by immersing yourself into Fijian life
- Understand the student experience from start to finish
- Collaborate with colleagues from the sector and share practice
- Meet Community Hosts
- Learn how to best support your students taking part in this experience
- Suitable for all staff members – Further Education & Higher Education
- Project includes: Accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, breakfast and lunch, domestic travel, workshops, cultural and adventures activities.
- Dates: Approx. Sunday 6th April – Friday 11th April 2025 (TBC after EOI)
- Fees: Approx. £1300 GBP / $2500 AUD (TBC after EOI)
Welcome
- Arrive at the Novotel Suva
- 15:30pm Welcome & PGM Program Overview
- 16:30pm Introduction to Think Pacific
- 7:00pm Welcome Dinner
University of the South Pacific (USP)
07:00am – 8:30am: Breakfast
8:30am – 09:00am: Transfer to USP Laucala Bay Campus
9:30am – 10:30am: USP Welcome Session & Campus Tour
10:30am – 11:15am: USP – Introduction to Staff/Colleges
11:15am – 11:45am: Tea Break (Included – USP) & Networking
11:45am – 12:30pm: USP Session 1
12:30pm – 13:15pm: USP Session 2
13:15pm – 14:15pm: Lunch & Networking (Included)
14:15pm – 15:15pm: Cultural Activity – Rako Pasefika
15:30pm – 17:00pm: Tour through Main Suva Area – Markets / Handicraft Stalls / Local Shops (Purchase sim cards etc)
17:00pm – 17:30pm: Transfer to Accommodation
17:30pm onwards: Free Time & Dinner (Academics to Arrange)
Fiji National University (FNU)
7:30am: Breakfast at Hotel
08:40am- 09:00am: Transfer from Accommodation to FNU Campus
09:00am- 09:30am: FNU Traditional Welcome Session & Campus Tour
09:30am- 10:30am: FNU – Introduction to Staff/Colleges
10:30am – 11:00am: Tea Break (Included – FNU) & Networking
11:00am – 12:00pm: FNU Session 1
12:00pm – 13:00pm: FNU Session 2
13:00pm – 14:00pm: Lunch (Included – FNU)
14:30pm – 15:00pm: Suva Student Accommodation Visit
15:30pm – 16:00pm: Suva Student Accommodation Visit 2
16:00pm – 17:30pm: Community Immersion Overview (Think Pacific)
17:30pm – 18:00pm: Transfer to Accommodation
18:00pm Onwards – Free Time & Dinner (Academics to Arrange)
Traditional iTaukei Village
07:00am: 08:30am – Breakfast
08:45am – 11:00am: Transfer from Acccommodation to iTaukei Village
11:00am- 11:45am: Sevusevu (Tradional Welcome)
12:00pm – 13:00pm: Lunch (Included – Community)
13:30pm – 15:00pm: Cultural Activity – Led by Youth Group
15:00pm – 15:30pm: Tea Break – Village Community
15:00pm – 16:00pm: I-Tatau (Tradional Farewell)
16:00pm – 18:00pm: Transfer to Accommodation
19:00pm onwards: Free Time & Dinner (Academics to Arrange)
Leleuvia Island
07:00am – 8:00am: Breakfast at Homestay
08:00am – 09:00am: Transfer to Bau Landing
09:00am – 10:00am: Boat Transfer for Field Visit
10:00am – 11:00am: Field Visit – Leleuvia Island
11:00am – 12:00pm: Partnership Models & Opportunities Discussion (Think Pacific)
12:00pm – 13:00pm: Lunch (Included – Leleuvia)
13:00pm – 14:00pm: Case Study – Coral Farms & Reef
14:00pm – 15:30pm: R&R Time / Optional Activities
16:00pm – 17:00pm: Boat Transfer to Bau Landing
17:00pm – 18:00pm – Transfer to Accommodation
18:00pm onwards: Free Time & Dinner (Academics to Arrange)
Meet The Partners
07:00am – 08:30am: Breakfast
08:40am – 09:00am: Transfer from Accommodation to Greenhouse Co-Working Space
09:00am- 09:45am: Fiji Partner Session 1 – Presentation & Q&A
10:00am – 10:45am: Fiji Partner Session 2 – Presentation & Q&A
11:00am – 11:45am: Fiji Partner Session 3 – Presentation & Q&A
12:00pm – 14:00pm: Networking Lunch (Included – Suva City)
14:00pm – 16:00pm: PGM Reflection & Summary Session (Think Pacific)
16:00pm- 16:30pm: PGM Program End
16:30pm: End of Fiji PGM 2025
The following report offers a glimpse into the successes of the previous year in Fiji across three departments. It highlights key feedback, statistics and other trends so that all may understand the extent of the impact made and the direction that we are taking; the opportunity to expand what is already an exciting and innovative space of project delivery.
