The 2025 Global Education Trek offers Amherst College sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to explore teacher preparation, curriculum design, instructional leadership, and education policy through site visits to schools, museums, community learning organizations, and universities. We will also investigate innovative Scandinavian pedagogies for early childhood learning, math and science instruction, mental health and environmental education, and how the Nordic Model of Education has gained international recognition for its excellence in student-centered learning and innovative teaching practices.
As part of a small, select group of students, you will join our Global Ed Trek: Scandinavia from March 15-22, 2025, for an immersive week of site visits and conversations with professionals and Amherst alumni who teach, research, and lead school and community change.
Students selected for this trek will:
- compare the varied Scandinavian education systems and curricula followed by Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
- explore why targeted policy directives are improving student learning of critical thinking, the arts & sciences, history, innovation, and health.
- learn how the Nordic Model of Education has promoted “edu-tourism” for those seeking to revolutionize education systems, celebrate teachers, and foster excellence among students.
- make connections with employers, alumni, and friends of the College.
- hone effective internship and job search skills, including networking and interviewing.
- gain exposure to the key trends, issues, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.
Because of the generosity of Chris Dorrance ’68 and Loeb Center sponsorship, we are able to offer this program at no cost to students.