Transform Your
Education Abroad with NIGL
The Napua Initiative for Global Learning (NIGL) is a Hawai‘i-based educational organization committed to fostering cultural exchange and global understanding through study abroad and field-based learning experiences. Inspired by the meaning of “Napua” — “the blossoms” — we believe every learner is a unique bloom with the power to grow and thrive in the world.
Our Services
Designing Study Abroad Programs
Short-term, credit-bearing trips (starting in Thailand, Winter 2025)
Cross-cultural immersion & sustainability-focused curriculum
Curriculum & Academic Support
Grounded in aloha, community, and mālama ʻāina
Bridging Hawai‘i and the world
Hawaiian-Global Perspective
Designed in partnership with respected institutions like the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Mahidol University
Led by experienced educators with international expertise
Upcoming Program Highlight
BE Global Camp - Bangkok Thailand
📅 Dates: December 19, 2025 – January 7, 2026
🎓 Credits: 3 University Credits
📍 Location: Bangkok, Salaya, and surrounding provinces
🌿 Program Snapshot
Join university students from around the world for a 3-week academic and cultural immersion hosted by Mahidol University’s BE International Program.
Explore topics in global sustainability, biodiversity, and Thai culture through lectures, fieldwork, and hands-on experiences—including rice planting, herbal medicine, marine ecology, and traditional cooking.
Highlights include:
English-medium course: Global Environment and Sustainability
Excursions to Ayutthaya, Khao Yai National Park, and more
Thai student buddy pairing and cultural exchange
💸 Program Fee: $3,500 USD
Includes tuition, lodging, ground transport, and most activities.
Airfare and some meals not included.
✍️ Who Can Join?
Open to college students in any major and community members
No prior travel experience required
📧 Questions? Contact Dr. Edward Johns edwardj@napuaglobal.org
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