Setting colleges & universities apart through education abroad

Our Start Abroad and customizable programs will transform your school's recruitment and retention strategy - and will be a life-changing experience for your students who study on them.

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94%

The number of students saying they want universities to do more when it comes to sustainability.

Source: Study International

31 million

The number of job openings in 2019 in the US requiring the soft and global skills a student acquires while studying abroad.

Source: NAFSA

A partnership with Big Pond delivers on your education abroad goals. Boost your offering to Gen Z with differentiated programs and refreshing initiatives fit for the 2020s

Setting your university apart

Delivering for admissions professionals and faculty

Meaningful, transformative and customizable programming.

The Big Pond Start Abroad Program

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Custom, faculty-led and internship options

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All programming in Dublin, Ireland.
Safe. Supportive. Inspiring.

Transformative
education abroad

We believe truly meaningful education abroad is only possible when intentionally designed around high impact practices and according to the principles of sustainable development.

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Supercharging your students’ essential skills

Big Pond is serious about nurturing your students’ sense of empathy, determination and grit through education abroad.

Better outcomes for all

Setting universities apart

We differentiate your university and drive commitment to your programs.

Fair pricing

We are committed to making the benefits of education abroad accessible.

Gen Z friendly

Programs designed to appeal to students who are looking for sustainability credentials at your university.

Bridging communities

We foster real and lasting connections between host communities and students.