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
"My experience with the GREEN program was absolutely worthwhile. I got to know so many different people in only 10 days, and we all had one thing in common- we want to rule the world!! ..But actually we all just share the hopes of helping to create a greener planet and a more sustainable future for the entire world. Everyday was ..."
Taylor G University of North Dakota
"I gained the confidence I needed to pursue a career in my field of study"
ray.lowenstein University of Florida
"The 10 days spent in Iceland were out of this world. The GREEN Program gave me an extraordinary educational experience in the greenest classroom in the world- Iceland. I took away first hand knowledge and experience to apply to my studies and career development, as well as establish countless connections amongst the program's fa..."
A student Rutgers University - New Brunswick
"I had an absolutely incredible experience in Iceland with the GREEN Program. Over the course of 8 days, I was able to travel around Iceland, doing absolutely crazy things while learning from the Icelandic people about the importance of renewable energy in their country. I met a group of 40 students from around the world that a..."
A student University of Notre Dame
"I gained 40 other new friends that I plan on staying in touch with in the years to come. These new friends had similar ideas and a similar thinking process to myself. It was exciting to talk and bond with everyone on the trip because each person brought something different to the group. Not only was I able to meet new people, I ..."
Meredith R Drexel University
"This program helped me develop a greater appreciation for the environment. We attended lectures at Reykjavik University, visited many facilities (Hydro, Geothermal, Biofuel), and went on various excursions to appreciate the natural environment. The staff was very informative and prepared to answer any questions one might have ab..."
Kevin F Rutgers University - New Brunswick
"I gained an understanding that I am responsible for making a change- that helping people and the environment as well as innovation starts with an idea that I am willing to voice. This program demonstrated that there are many people around the world as well as right next door who are willing to make such ideas come to life. Every..."
Rebecca S Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"Absolutely. I learned how to approach renewable energy in the United States from a business and engineering perspective. "
Trey L Howard University
"I gained an understanding of another country. While I was only there for 10 days, it felt like at least a month. I learned about a different culture and saw real-life pollution problems that I had only learned about in a classroom setting. This trip solidified my interest in hydrology and water resources and gave me the motiv..."
Katherine K University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I learned so much about Peruvian and Incan culture. We were able to apply water sustainability practices in real settings and have outdoor lessons in the field. I made friends from around the country and world, and together we tackled some of the most adventurous activities I've had the chance to partake in."
Kelsey S University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
"This program allowed me to obtain a greater appreciation for life and the environment. It certainly was worthwhile, however, this program must be experienced first hand to fully understand."
hpucilowski Temple University
"The Green Program has changed my life in a way which I had never ever anticipated. I'm much more ambitious, motivated and confident in my own abilities to formulate ideas and solutions to tackle problems. The Green Program furthers you both educationally and as a person, and if you speak to anyone who has been on the program the..."
Thomas N University of Edinburgh
"Going into The GREEN Program Iceland experience, I had a relatively small interest in renewable and sustainably energy. This topic was something I thought was fascinating, but I had very little knowledge of. Upon completing the program, I learned leaps and bounds more about clean and renewable energy, gained a whole new respect ..."
Julian M Fordham University
"Being an engineering student, it's near impossible to attend a typical five month study abroad program while in a four year program. The GREEN Program was able to give me that once in a lifetime opportunity to take a condensed study abroad program for an unforgetable trip in something of interest. The trip was honestly somethi..."
Seth S Temple University
"The trip to Iceland was one of the best trips I have made so far. I was able connect with like-minded students from diverse backgrounds and appreciate the beauty of the environment and our need to adopt sustainable Earth practices. Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and the Green program is mostl..."
Samuel B University of Toronto
"what can I say about the 10 greatest days of my life that would do it justice? The experience was like no other. from sleeping in the wilderness in the shadows of eyjafjallajökull, to snorkeling in thingvellir, to freaking climbing a glacial tongue. while pictures may capture what a scene looked like, they will never capture th..."
Daniel M Columbia University
"I gained a whole new perspective on the environment and nature. The trip was educational beyond a classroom. Everyday was an exciting adventure and a whole new learning experience. Getting hands on experience with renewable energy and sustainable development expanded my knowledge beyond just taking tests. It was awesome to be a..."
Courtney T Lehigh University
"My experience abroad made me delve deeper into myself while being in a unique place. I gained more direction with my career goals and also learned about connecting with a huge group of people based on one common similarity. I learned about putting myself out there and taking chances, which has been worthwhile as I have reflected..."
Taylor R Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"Not only did I develop my interpersonal, communicative and team-working skills, I had the opportunity to do so with like-minded students studying the same/a similar degree as me. I received the opportunity to listen to professors carrying out leading work in their fields, and visit some of the most technologically advanced renew..."
Sid G Trinity College - Dublin
"The GREEN Program was truly an amazing experience that most students are not lucky enough to be a part of. This program filled me with excitement that I had lost in previous years, and began to fill my life with adventure once again. It was an experience that everyone should be able to have at some point in their life; it opens ..."
Philip L Temple University
"Definitely worth while. Nice combination of learning, culture, and adventure. I liked that all costs were included. "
A student Rutgers University - New Brunswick
"It has been about three months since I was a part of The Green Program and everyday I wish I could be back in Iceland. It is hard to describe how amazing it really was – whether it was the people, the place, the hands-on education, the adventure, or a perfect mixture of them all, I constantly replay the trip in my mind hoping to..."
Hannah M George Washington University
"Where do I even start? The Green Program was the most incredible experience I have ever had. Not only did I learn about the beautiful country of Iceland, sustainability and renewable resources, but I also learned so much about myself. It was great to meet and connect with so many people that were just as passionate about the env..."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park
"Well I will attempt to not write a novel. I learned that there are other people exactly like me in the world, and that I do not have to change aspects of myself just to be accepted. I saw a piece of myself in every person that I shared time with. I learned that I have the tools necessary to create the future that I want for m..."
Justin M University of Central Florida
"Until attending the GREEN program, I never knew how much one could do in a 10 day span. The experience utilized every second of the day through education and adventure allowing students to not only gain understanding of renewable energies and the culture of Iceland but a whole new way to view everyday life. "
Rachel G North Carolina State University
