Travel FAQ

GLA Travel Questions:

How do I get there?

You are welcome to purchase any flight that arrives in the destination country on the first day of the program. As long as you arrive on the arrival day, our staff will pick you up at the airport. Once you enroll in a program, we will provide exact information about which airport to fly into and any restrictions in terms of arrival times.

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Can I travel with other students?

For students coming from the USA who wish to fly together with other students, we offer a suggested group flight itinerary for each program. This flight departs out of a US gateway city. This is not a chaperoned flight, but students can meet at this gateway and fly to the destination country together. Once you enroll in a program, we will provide the suggested group flight information to you.

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Do I need a visa?

Whether or not a student needs a visa depends on his/her country of citizenship and chosen GLA destination. For more specific information, please consult: www.g3visas.com/GLA.html

All GLA students need passports valid for at least six months beyond the last day of the program and with at least one full empty page (to allow for an immigration stamp upon entry at the designated destination airport). US students can find information about renewing their passports at: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/renew.html.

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What should I pack?

We always suggest packing only the essentials. That includes any prescription medication or other daily necessities. Our student coordinators will provide a detailed packing list tailored to the specific program you are attending.

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Do I need special health insurance?

GLA includes secondary medical insurance and evacuation insurance during the program as part of your total program costs. However, purchasing a travel insurance policy is also recommended. See further insurance details below for guidance.

Insurance: Arch RoamRight

  • We highly recommend purchasing a Travel Insurance policy to help protect your investment. We suggest Arch RoamRight, a reputable provider with years of strong customer reviews and a reputation for great customer service.
  • Secondary medical insurance and evacuation insurance during the program is included for programs located outside of the US.
  • We CANNOT extend beyond our refund policy for personal injury, losses or acts of God or any other exceptions, however travel insurance may be able to provide additional coverage beyond our refund policy.
  • We are not responsible for any insurance premium, terms of use or otherwise for any insurance policy you choose to purchase.

**Exceptions CANNOT be granted to our refund policy. Travel insurance is recommended to help provide protection for your investment beyond our cancellation policy.

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What other medical information do I need to know?

GLA team members have implemented all necessary precautions to avoid diseases, including providing clean running water and hygienic surroundings. Although our home bases are located in regions that are relatively safe from diseases, we do recommend getting the latest region specific vaccines. In fact, some destinations require certain vaccinations to enter the country. In additional, all GLA programs have an adequate number of staff certified in First Aid and CPR.

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