New Orleans
Culture & Environmental Exploration
About the Program
Experience the vibrant culture and history of New Orleans while also participating in environmental service projects. Students will explore the city’s iconic music, traditions, and landmarks, while contributing to local efforts like wetland restoration. This program offers a rich mix of cultural immersion and community service, providing students with meaningful connections to both the people and the environment that make New Orleans unique.
Itinerary
Discover the exciting adventures and impactful moments that await each day on this itinerary!
- Arrive at Louis Armstrong International Airport, meet Global Works trip leaders
- Head to unique lodging to settle in and begin orientation
- Dinner out at a local hotspot
- Breakfast at lodging
- Head out on a swamp boat tour to observe local wildlife, including possible alligator sightings
- Visit Little Saigon for Lunch and learn about the connection between Vietnamese culture and New Orleans
- Check out the giant Oak Trees at City Park
- Return to lodging for dinner
- Group reflection activities
- Breakfast at lodging
- Visit the Backstreet Museum, learn about New Orleans’ African American cultural traditions
- Lunch in City Park
- Explore cultural landmarks like Congo Square and the Treme Neighborhood
- Visit the Presbytere and experience the Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond exhibit
- Enjoy a visit from local storytelling musicians at the Bayou lodging
- Dinner at the lodge, followed by group reflection activities
- Breakfast at lodging
- Work on environmental service projects focused on wildlife restoration and coastal erosion
- Head to the French Quarter for beignets at Café Du Monde
- Explore the French Quarter and do some souvenir shopping
- Dinner at a local New Orleans restaurant
- Breakfast at lodging
- Visit The Whitney Plantation, learn about the impact of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade
- Lunch at a local seafood restaurant
- Experience Studio Be, a warehouse in the Bywater converted by local artist BMike Odoms – a vibrant cultural destination that encourages all to sharpen their critical voice and imagine a future that benefits us all
- Explore Frenchman Street for live music and a local art market
- Final celebratory dinner and reflection
- Breakfast at accommodation, saying goodbye to New Orleans
- Depart for the airport according to flight schedule
Educational Focus & Highlights
Uncover New Orleans’ Rich Traditions
Dive deep into New Orleans’ African American heritage with visits to Congo Square and the Backstreet Museum, learning about Mardi Gras Indians, jazz funerals, and local traditions rooted in cultural resistance.
Hands-On Coastal Restoration
Experience the impact of coastal erosion and engage in environmental service projects that help restore local wildlife habitats, building resilience against hurricanes.
Exploring Legacies of Enslavement
Visit the Whitney Plantation to learn about the TransAtlantic Slave Trade’s history, its role in Louisiana, and the legacy of resistance and resilience in the area.
Dive Into NOLA’s Culture
Get immerse in the electric energy of New Orleans. Stroll through the lively French Quarter, where the sounds of jazz fill the air and street performers captivate your attention. Savor delicious beignets, gumbo, and po’boys at local hotspots while discovering the city’s rich blend of cultures and traditions that make it unlike any other place in the world!
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Participants
Participants stay in comfortable, dorm-style rooms that typically accommodate 4-6 students per room. These accommodations are carefully selected and often include locally run hotels or cabins that reflect the culture of the area. Each location is selected to have private meeting spaces for group activities, ensuring both a supportive and appropriate environment for our programs.
Chaperones
Chaperones can expect to stay in private rooms, unless otherwise noted by the Global Works operations team. These rooms are located in the same facility as the student accommodations, allowing for a peaceful environment to relax and recharge without compromising proximity to the group. During homestays, chaperones typically have a choice to either stay with a homestay family or in a nearby hotel (location dependent).
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