Your office is doing the work. We're built to fill the gaps.
Ariventures Abroad partners with university study abroad teams on the personalized pre-departure prep and post-program support you don't have time to build in-house. We complement, we don't compete.
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You can get students into the program. Can you make them feel ready?
You handle access and logistics
Outbound advising, host program selection, institutional aid, credit transfer, and the visa workshop you've run for years.
We handle prep and post-return
Global Ready Workshops on cultural readiness, money abroad, and the questions students don't know to ask. Plus mentor pairings after they return.
Together you reach the students who weren't sure
The students walking past your booth at the fair. We co-program for the doubt-based gap, not just the access-based one.
Built for the outcomes your office is measured on
Increase diversity in your cohorts
Close the persistent equity gap in international education with fellowship support and culturally responsive programming.
Strengthen your DEI initiatives
Show measurable outcomes in global education equity that align with your diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Access ready-made programming
Drop our Global Ready Workshop series into pre-departure orientation. No need to build equity-focused curriculum from scratch.
A pipeline to motivated students
Connect with globally minded students who have shown real commitment to international experience and cultural competence.
Data and reporting you can use
Quarterly reports on outcomes, completion rates, and impact metrics that support accreditation and institutional research.
National recognition
Be recognized as a leader in study abroad equity through co-branded initiatives, joint media, and our annual impact reports.
Building our partnership network
Growing together: our institutional community.
Our fellows have represented
- Queen's University Belfast
- The American University in Cairo
- Georgetown University
- Johns Hopkins University SAIS
- The University for Peace, Costa Rica
- Guildford School of Acting, England
- Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe
Workshop and programming partnerships
- East Carolina University Student Success Summit
- Livingstone College International Business Course
- United Way partnership reaching students worldwide
- Collaborative programming with Joy Worldwide
Where we've made an impact
United States
15+ workshops delivered
United Kingdom
2 fellows · 2 workshops delivered
Italy
2 fellows
Costa Rica
1 fellow
Egypt
1 fellow
Four tiers. Start where you are.
For institutions just beginning to address study abroad equity.
- Cross-promotion of the ACM Fellowship
- Guest workshop (1 to 2 per year)
- Co-branded digital materials
- Partner network directory inclusion
For institutions ready to actively support underrepresented students.
- Dedicated application pipeline
- Priority review for your students
- Quarterly progress reports
- Annual impact summary
For institutions committed to leading on study abroad equity.
- Co-branded fellowship program
- Embedded curriculum workshops
- Joint research opportunities
- National recognition as an equity leader
Shape the future of equitable study abroad as a founding institution.
- Seat on the University Advisory Council
- Input on program design
- Permanent founding partner recognition
- Endowed fellowship naming rights
How university partnerships work
A clear, collaborative process designed to create partnerships that benefit your institution and our fellows.
Discovery conversation
We learn your goals, student needs, and institutional priorities to explore fit.
Customized proposal
A tailored partnership plan with benefits, expectations, timeline, and investment.
Agreement and onboarding
We finalize the agreement and coordinate logistics, introductions, and launch.
Launch and engagement
Activities begin, with regular communication, joint events, and collaboration.
Reporting and improvement
Impact reports, feedback, and refinements based on what we learn together.
From first conversation to active partnership typically takes 4 to 6 months, though we can accelerate for time-sensitive opportunities or align with your academic calendar.
Partnership FAQ
What is the financial commitment?
It varies by level of engagement. Awareness Partners start at $2,500 annually. Pipeline Partners invest $5,000 to $10,000. Strategic Partners range from $15,000 to $25,000. Founding Partners are custom multi-year commitments starting at $50,000. All funds directly support fellowship programming, fellow stipends, and program operations. We send a one-page scope memo with cost before any agreement, and we're glad to discuss payment schedules and in-kind contributions.
How do partnerships benefit our students and recruitment goals?
Partner institutions gain access to a vetted pipeline of motivated, globally minded students, priority recruitment opportunities, and the chance to host fellows for campus visits or speaking engagements. Past partners have recruited fellows into graduate programs, invited them to speak in classes about their community work, and strengthened their global engagement reputation. Fellows become ambassadors for your institution within their communities.
Can we create a custom partnership?
Absolutely. The four tiers are starting points. We regularly customize around institutional priorities: hosting fellows for semester-long research, co-creating curriculum, establishing named fellowships tied to your university, or building pipeline programs for specific departments. Every partnership begins with a discovery conversation.
What involvement is required from our staff?
It's flexible. At minimum, we coordinate with one primary contact for quarterly updates and planning. More engaged partners involve faculty for mentorship, host campus visits, or join virtual panels. We handle logistics, fellow communication, and administrative coordination. Most partners spend 2 to 5 hours per quarter, with more optional based on interest.
How do you measure partnership impact?
Quarterly updates and annual impact reports covering fellows engaged with your institution, recruitment outcomes, visibility metrics, qualitative feedback, and an activity summary. We also hold annual partnership reviews to discuss what's working, gather feedback, and plan improvements.
How is Ariventures Abroad different from other programs?
Unlike programs that simply provide funding, we offer holistic support across the whole journey: pre-departure preparation, ongoing mentorship, crisis support, and post-fellowship career guidance. We maintain a 100% fellowship completion rate and stay connected with fellows long after their programs end. For partners, that means engaging with highly motivated, well-supported students positioned to succeed.
Let's start the conversation
Tell us about your office and your access goals. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so on the first call. You can also email info@ariventuresabroad.co.