Global Works Reviews

Participating in this Global Works program provided my daughter with an incredible cultural and service experience. The blend of service work, exploration, local experiences and language learning is incredible. The Global Works team has designed the right balance. International travel isn’t always smooth but with the GW team by your side helping navigate any hiccups you realize what an experienced team they are! I highly recommend if you’re considering international travel experiences for your teen choose Global Works, you won’t be disappointed!!

I'd like to start by thanking my two counselors for making this camp a unique experience and for always helping me and my friends with any problem we had. Costa Rica is a wonderful country with so many interesting things to do such as rafting and surfing, which made this trip even more amusing.
All the places we went to are beautiful and amazing in so many different aspects and the places where we stayed were enough for the little time we spent there. I enjoyed every single part of the trip because after three weeks we were able to form a wonderful group of friends and we did not even think about using our phones.

Going into the trip was very nerve racking until I was introduced to Javier, Rebecca, and Luke. The Costa Rican trip was absolutely mind blowing from the beautiful landscapes and wildlife to the culture of all the places we stayed at. While I was there it gave me a sense of gratitude and a way to see different parts of the world most people will never get too experience. I recommend Global Works too everyone who asks about it and would plan on going on trips until my final years of high school.

It was great trip, great support from counselors and all the activities were fun and engaging. We saw many beautiful animals, and the scenery was always great. It was nice weather, great support, good friendships and an amazing time overall. The white water rafting was supper fun, everything always feels new and engaging but it’s easy to tell just how much work was put into making it such a great experience. There so much to do, so much to see, and I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone thinking about it.

My trip to Spain through GlobalWorks was my first abroad program and trip to Europe ever. This was one of my favorite experiences. I made so many connections all across the country (and outside the country!) and connected with community members at the places we stayed at. I felt safe and had such a blast. Along with the people, the views were absolutely amazing. Visiting the beaches and castles were some of the most beautiful things I’ve seen. I totally recommend traveling through GlobalWorks if you have the opportunity!

This was a great trip! I especially enjoyed making new friends, meeting people living there, and living in different communities. It was very fun and an awesome trip. The counselors were all amazing and super nice and no part of the trip was boring! We ate great food and went to two different communities that focused on immigration and sustainability. We did service at both and lived at both for 3-5 days of the trip which was very interesting and different but super fun! Even when we didn’t have a specific planned activity, when I would usually go on my phone, we instead went outside and hung out with each other!

Being part of the volunteer program during this year was a very unique and unforgettable experiences . We visited very beautiful places in Costa Rica, doing activities such as rafting, surfing and many more. Every day was an adventure full of new things, moments full of laughter and jokes, very delicious meals.
During the volunteering I met very kind people, who became my friends. I got to know many very beautiful places, full of flora and fauna such as turtles in their habitat.
I would like to invite you to be part of the program and get to know my beautiful country, Costa Rica.

I had the opportunity to go on the Pre-Med trip to Costa Rica last summer and had a great time. The experience taught me about the incredible culture of Costa Rica and key medical skills that I will use later in life.

The trip has many highlights such as white water rafting, ziplining, surfing, and more! You also get to try unique foods and learn about the medical system in Costa Rica.

My favorite part of the whole trip was the in-clinic experience. As someone interested in medicine, this was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the field. I interacted with patients and learned about how to test blood sugar, give shots, and fill prescriptions. Additionally, my Spanish skills improved significantly through daily interactions with patients and healthcare professionals. You even get 45 hours of service just by learning!

Overall, this trip to beautiful Costa Rica was an incredible experience. It allowed me to learn more, gain practical experience, and make memories. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in pursuing a career in medicine or simply experiencing the beauty of Costa Rica.

My 16 year old daughter just returned from a week in Puerto Rico doing construction work. This was her first trip with Global Works. She had an absolutely awesome time. She immediately bonded with a girl from New York. Her favorite part was the actual construction work. They built a concrete roof for a family of 5 whose house was damaged 3 years ago. The planning and communication from Global Works was excellent. When my daughter’s return flight was delayed, Global Works immediately reached out and said she would be taken care of if she had to spend another night in Puerto Rico. On the drive home from the airport, my daughter was on the Global Works website looking for her next trip.

Maren had a great time. She made a lot of new friends and visited incredible places throughout the country. She enjoyed all of the adventures including surfing, ziplining and rafting. She also enjoyed the community service, including visiting kids at their schools! There was a very good variety of food that she liked. She also enjoyed exploring all of the cities where the group visited. She also enjoyed seeing all of the wildlife including the monkeys. Maren would highly recommend this program to anyone!