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Why choose Authentica?

Authentica is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through place-based learning. Our career-focused study abroad programs integrate academic excellence, global exposure, and real-world impact, ensuring students gain the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected world. By leveraging technology, we optimize student support, advising, and learning, making global education more accessible and effective. We take a holistic approach to experiential learning, engaging students physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Our programs emphasize well-being, resilience, critical thinking, and meaningful connections, fostering personal and professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and sustainability, we create transformative global education experiences that empower students to become forces for good in their communities and beyond.

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Overall Rating

5

Total Reviews

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Everything has been meticulously planned out.

September 18, 2025by: Jason Obrycki

Program: Sustainability & Project-based Learning in Florence, Italy

5

Authentica has been absolutely fantastic. Every little thing is accounted for and very well organized, literally down to specific details such as Authentica coordinating transportation so we arrive on time at places. Everything has been meticulously planned out. Authentica has also been really accommodating in taking feedback. When Stuart (university program staff) wanted us to have a little bit more free time to explore the city, within the next day Authentica moved things around and canceled a meeting so people could explore more.

That level of hospitality has been really heartwarming.

September 15, 2025by: Keira McCormick

Program: Sustainability & Project-based Learning in Florence, Italy

5

Everyone from Authentica has been so lovely and hospitable. They know everything, and they've been so incredibly helpful. Just being able to message them simple questions around the clock is something that you wouldn't get back home. That level of hospitality has been really heartwarming, and we felt really confident here because of Authentica. A lot of us were concerned about culture shock or maybe not being able to fully transition into it. But within the first three days, Mugdha (Authentica staff) was just so welcoming that it was not an issue at any point. I've been very grateful to have been able to do this experience through Authentica. I've had an overwhelmingly positive experience, so I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Experiences that they will take with them for the rest of their professional lives

September 14, 2025by: Valerie Slate

Program: Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

5

Authentica has provided our students experiences that they will take with them for the rest of their professional lives, that they are going to take with them immediately right back into their next semester of their program as they become thought leaders and business leaders. So, I highly recommend Authentica as a collaborative partner and I plan to continue using them for many programs in future.

Hands-on support and authentica has also taken into account all the constraints of all the participants

September 12, 2025by: Kartik Ramani

Program: Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

5

I am very awe-inspired by the kind of support we received from Authentica. There has been hands-on support and Authentica has also taken into account all the constraints of all the participants, which has been very eye-opening to me. So full credit to Authentica for that exceptional service.

The team was on-call to assist with any issues.

September 07, 2025by: Dr. Kira Espiritu

Program: Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

5

The Authentica team was a pleasure to work with. The guides were hand-picked, hotels and sites were carefully vetted and no detail was left unmanaged. The team was on-call to assist with any issues even including retrieving lost items and dealing with illness within the group. Ravi (Authentica CEO) was involved in every detail during the planning process and was extremely responsive. His suggestions for site visits were well thought-out and complimented classroom learning in a powerful way. I strongly recommend Authentica!

Being able to ask them questions, find out more about the local culture here, and just being able to check practical things...

September 01, 2025by: Thomas Thorpe

Program: Sustainability & Project-based Learning in Florence, Italy

5

Authentica really looked after us well. Having Anitha and Vedanth (Authentica staff) come around with us was really nice. Being able to ask them questions, find out more about the local culture here, and just being able to check practical things like "can I eat this salad at this restaurant?" was incredibly helpful. The cultural activities at the start were really well done.

He cared for them and wanted to make sure they had a good trip.

September 01, 2025by: Lily Vistica

Program: Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

5

We are so grateful that we got to work with Authentica on our global course. From beginning to end, Ravi (Authentica CEO) has been so flexible, supportive, compassionate. One of the things all the students shared with me is how much they felt like he cared for them and wanted to make sure they had a good trip. And I'm not going globally unless I'm going with Authentica.

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Interviews

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Lorenzo Ciccarelli

Lorenzo Ciccarelli

Interviewed in 2025

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I was excited by how Authentica empowers students to learn beyond the classroom and grow into global citizens. Authentica’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals really speaks to me. I wanted to be part of an organization that doesn’t just talk about study abroad, but designs experiences that create positive social and environmental impact. Being part of that transformation really motivates me.

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Gina Mahfood

Gina Mahfood

Interviewed in 2025

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I was inspired to join Authentica because its mission is deeply authentic and purpose-driven, with sustainability, equity, and holistic pedagogy at the heart of its programs, enabling students to grow as leaders, not just travelers. I was also drawn to its focus on access and inclusion through initiatives like JetSet Credit and the SCALE Scholars program, which expand opportunities for students who might otherwise be left out. Above all, I was excited to contribute to an organization that is bold, innovative, and unafraid to reimagine what study abroad can be a combination of mission, impact, and creativity that made it clear this is where I wanted to invest my energy.

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Authentica is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through place-based learning. Our career-focused study abroad programs integrate academic excellence, global exposure, and real-world impact, ensuring students gain the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected world. By leveraging technology, we optimize student support, advising, and learning, making global education more accessible and effective. We take a holistic approach to experiential learning, engaging students physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Our programs emphasize well-being, resilience, critical thinking, and meaningful connections, fostering personal and professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, a...