Bridge to Access

Building pathways for all of us

Overview

Opportunities to participate in international exchange programs have historically been exclusionary. Many global experiences are still beyond the reach of too many people.  Perhaps as critical is that many organizations have yet to shift from verbal acknowledgement of these issues into a deliberate solutions mindset. Cultural Vistas takes it seriously.

Bridge to Access is a multi-pronged approach to everything we do and are at Cultural Vistas. With the ultimate goal to offer many more individuals with a wider range of experiences to develop the skills to shape the future of global affairs, we are working to ensure that our programs, team members, and even our operations are reflective of the world around us and built for change.

 

Statistics tell a part of the story

% of Students studying abroad or doing an exchange program from the IIE Open Doors Report
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WHAT WE’RE DOING

What kind of global challenges could be tackled if we created accessible pathways where individuals and institutions could practice crossing the borders of their own experience, culture, language, work and home environments? 

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Individual interest and desire to explore international exchange does not equate accessibility when people are impacted by circumstances and hidden costs that make these experiences feel out of reach. 

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PROGRAMS

Working with partners to thoughtfully expand our global experience destinations into the Global South and ensuring our program are as inclusive and equitable as possible from beginning to end.

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CAPACITY

Building our internal capacity to support all participants more effectively by creating a people-centric work environment and providing our team with the tools to succeed.

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From Our Partners

We are delighted to partner with Cultural Vistas. East Africa has long been neglected by study abroad administrators and we believe this program will increase understanding of the people, culture, history, and language of this region.”

Bill Gertz, Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation Trustee and Chairman of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

Cultural Vistas’ East Africa program aligns with our commitment to enhance students’ intercultural awareness and leadership skills. Spelman students immersed themselves in the rich culture and history of Rwanda through their engagement with local and urban communities.” 

Dr. Dimeji Togunde, Vice Provost for Global Education at Spelman College, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia

Programs Currently Receiving Financial Support from Bridge To Access

Connect With Rwanda

Students and faculty from Minority-Serving Institutions immerse themselves in one of Africa’s most interesting countries with a focus on the field of international development.

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STEM Launch

A firsthand look at global prospects in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the STEM Learning and Understanding New Career Horizons tour of Germany.

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DAICOR Program

Reciprocal transatlantic exchange program for experts and representatives of organizations in Germany and the U.S., who work to create and reimagine memorials and public spaces in an inclusive and responsible way in both countries.

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Discover how an exchange program can connect you with others, increase global skills, and drive positive change in the world.

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