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University of the West of England (UWE)
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 £1,795, excluding flights
- University funding and bursaries of up to £1,800 may be available
Global Travel Bursaries Available
Support is available via UWE Bristol to help enable you to take part in this opportunity. UK students with a household income of £30,000pa or less will qualify for the UWE Employability Bursary, and those with a household income of £25,000pa or less will be additionally be eligible for the UK Government’s Turing Scheme funding. The level of funding depends on participant’s circumstances, including household income. You can find out more at the links provided.
Students can only join projects which end before the ……. Eligible students will be considered for both the opportunities when taking part in Think Pacific activities. If you have any questions about funding, contact the UWE Go Global team at goglobal@uwe.ac.uk.
Application process
- Apply online via Think Pacific before 6th Dec
- Complete an application call with Think Pacific.
- Email the UWE Go Global Team, goglobal@uwe.ac.uk, with your programme start and end dates.
- The UWE Go Global team will confirm the funding you are eligible for and the application process for funding, which you should start straight away.
- Confirm your place in the Think Pacific team.
Funded spaces are limited and will be assigned to students first come, first served, based on the date of your initial application (Step 1).
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 (18 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.
Student Testimonials...
From Those Before You