World Class Programs
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World Class Programs, established in 2016 by University of Minnesota alumni, offers a large array of study abroad summer programs for high school students.
World Class Programs is the result of a cooperative effort by top-performing educators and young professionals from internationally recognized institutions and schools. Our team consists of staff members and curriculum developers from leadin...
World Class Programs, established in 2016 by University of Minnesota alumni, offers a large array of study abroad summer programs for high school students.
World Class Programs is the result of a cooperative effort by top-performing educators and young professionals from internationally recognized institutions and schools. Our team consists of staff members and curriculum developers from leading universities like the University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas, Gustavus Adolphus College, Toyo University and the University of Florence.
World Class Programs provide quality learning that fosters cross-cultural understanding, academic enrichment, and personal development. We maintain an unparalleled reputation in the field of pre-college study abroad programs because of our credent...
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Violet Sunde
Interviewed in 2026
StaffViolet is a seasoned art educator with an animation industry background. After years of working on various projects, she discovered a love for teachin...
The first trip I taught on with World Class Programs was to Osaka, Japan, in 2023. Having had a lifelong love of Japan and Japanese culture, I was very excited for the opportunity to teach the Manga and Anime art forms in the country where they were created.
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Steven Gottsacker
Interviewed in 2023
StaffIn 2018, Steven served as the Program Director for the Pilot trip to Osaka, Japan. He was selected for the Osaka Program Director position because of ...
I have always loved Japan, its culture, and language. World Class Programs is unique in that it offers a study abroad program for high school students.
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Jaclyn Tano
Interviewed in 2022
StaffJaclyn has been traveling her entire life! She has been with World Class Programs since the first program, and originally joined the World Class team ...
I have always been interested in kinesthetic and visual learning during my time teaching in a traditional classroom. However, since I started working for World Class Programs, it took my interest in hands-on learning to the next level!
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