The GREEN Program
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The GREEN Program is a program provider offering 7 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Gap Year, Research, and Online Program abroad programs in 5 countries such as Nepal, Iceland, Peru, and Belize.
The GREEN Program (TGP) is an award-winning, experiential education program focused on our world’s most pressing issues in sustainable development. Our mission is to educate and empower future sustainability leaders through innovative models of experiential education, travel, and adventure. Since 2009, we have traveled with more than 3,300 interdisciplinary student leaders and young professionals from 400+ universities and 70 countries around the world.
By using the world as our classroom, our model expertly balances sustainability-focused course work, exclusive industry exposure, and bucket-list adventures in just 10 days. Inspired by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, we specialize in providing exclusive access to leading industry facilities, from Iceland’s largest Geothermal Facility to Fukushima’s Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
Our programs provide hands-on, global experiences at the fraction of the time and cost of traditional study abroad. We challenge our cohorts to solve real-world sustainability challenges in the form of innovative business solutions. Beyond our program experience, we are one of the only program providers to offer leadership development and resume-boosting opportunities after students return home. In fact, 95% of TGP alumni stay engaged in sustainability efforts and have gone on to work for forward-thinking companies such as NASA, Tesla, National Geographic, SpaceX, the Environmental Defense Fund, NREL, and more.
Study Abroad with The GREEN Program
"I made incredible friends while experiencing a fascinating culture set in a gorgeous natural landscape. I learned about the environmental challenges that country faces and about how they are choosing to deal with the concerns. I networked with industry leaders and professors, gaining valuable resources for the future. "Worthwhil..."
A student University of Nebraska - Lincoln
"I learned about energy, science, math, friendship, I leaned about people, and places, about living in an incredibly different place, honestly I learned too much to write. It was most definitely worth my while! "
Ignacio M Rochester Institute of Technology
"I made invaluable connects with likeminded students, I discovered the natural beauty of Iceland and I'm even more motivated to save this planet of ours."
Makenzie M Queen's University
"-I'm interested in environmental science, like as a possible career someday -There are a lot of other people, all with different strengths, that have similar passions as you do and are super excited to work and learn with you too. -Challenge and risk taking is always welcome and this trip, although challenging at times, was in..."
Ellie S University of Denver
"I had an amazing experience; everyone on my program was so nice and different, and yet we all got along. I didn't hesitate when given the opportunity to do new things, and neither did everyone else. We all did everything we our whole selves, which made for an incredible experience. I gained a ton of new memories, found a sense o..."
Casey F University of California - Berkeley
"The trip was absolutely worthwhile. I believe the most valuable thing I gained was a huge network of extremely close friends from around the country and globe, as well as intimate knowledge of just how easy it is to be inspired. This type of program is almost guaranteed to attract a certain type of person - one who is adventurou..."
Tyler P University of Southern California
"I learned an incredible amount about sustainable energy, working with peers, outdoor skills, and so much more. To say that this program was worthwhile is an understatement! "
A student University of North Carolina - Wilmington
"This was my first experience abroad, so I gained a lot of understanding and confidence on how to travel internationally (what to bring, how to prepare, and things to consider). I loved that we got to take classes on the different renewable energies from experiences professionals and then got to see the technology in action at th..."
Hannah H Arizona State University
"I gained too much to express in a short paragraph. I grew so much as a personal it's hard to believe. It was without a doubt worthwhile. "
Tyler G Arizona State University
"I gained a large network with the people I went abroad with from all over the States and Canada and learned all about Icelandic culture, the beauty of the country and how their energy system works!"
James B Texas A&M University - College Station
"I made so many new friends. I also gained new insight on environmental problems in one of the most sustainable countries. It was a perfect mix of adventure, education and new experiences. "
Charlotte C University of California - Berkeley
"This program gave me the motivation to want to make a difference in the world while getting to work with a group of like minded individuals"
Max R University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"I gained field experience visiting a variety of full-scale renewable energy generation plants and seeing some amazing landmarks in Iceland. The trip was absolutely worthwhile, I met fantastic people and saw unimaginable scenery all while learning more about renewable energy."
A student University of British Columbia
"I can't even answer that question in this little box. Yes. So much Yes."
Andrew D University of New Hampshire
"I learnt how green energy systems can be integrated into society and how much it can be utilized on a national scale to bring green energy to the masses."
Tristan P University of South Australia
"The GREEN Program does an excellent job of teaching its students about sustainability and energy resources in the modern world. The Iceland program was very good specifically with hydraulic and geothermal energy sources. In addition to classroom material, the GREEN Program also allowed me to gain a network of 25+ friends with wh..."
Conor P The University of Texas at Austin
"I leaned you need to integrate all forms of alternative energy into one huge component to be the most efficient. I gained leadership and communication experience. It was absolutely worthwhile as i meet 42 new friends and hopefully will make most of them life long friendships. "
John B University of Central Florida
"I gained a lot of energy to keep on making efforts to make Earth a better place with less climate and social issues. I also gained a lot of perspective from what is happening in other countries and from what different people think, their intelligent ideas. I basically just gained a lot of happiness from being with wonderfully ni..."
Paulina A University of Miami
"Learned a bunch about culture, renewable energy, and myself. "
Ty R University of Nebraska - Lincoln
"I believe I will look back on the GREEN program as the start of many things in my life. Upon leaving the country I felt as if I had entered a haven, a utopia, a place where reoccurring themes of modern life did not apply. I found happiness and unimaginable power in the group I traveled with and I have seen the potential we, and ..."
Dylan M North Carolina State University
"Through this program I learned that I'm not alone in my quest to make a difference in this world. I sough out an experience such as this because I was tired of the traditional classroom experience. That being said, this trip was even more than I bargained for. The one of kind, hands on adventures that we had the opportunity to e..."
A student Cornell University
"I learned a lot of the field of renewable energy. Not only about the science behind it, but also about its costs and realistic implementation. The outdoor adventure aspect of the program allowed me to see areas of Iceland that are mainly hidden from tourists. I also took a lot away from seeing Icelandic culture. Seeing others wa..."
Joshua G University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"This trip was completely worth while. Studying abroad will teach you more than you could ever learn in a classroom. Getting to see first-hand the implementation of what you learn in the classroom is a unique experience that undoubtedly enhances the learning process. Mix that with the awe-inspiring country that is Iceland and you..."
Amy S University of Delaware
"Not only the renewable energy components and the educational aspects, but I learned how to push myself, how to get along with people from different backgrounds, and also how to not only respect the land and its culture, but also how to respect one another. "
Taran P University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"To summarize all that I learned in one paragraph is almost impossible with the GREEN Program. The amount I learned on a personal and professional level is unmatched. Coming back home from this trip I was definitely a changed person for the better, I improved myself and gained knowledge about my field of study all in a very short..."
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