GLOBAL experience
1 Week Employability Study Tour in Bangkok, Thailand
An employability study tour in Bangkok, Thailand providing the opportunity to explore a new country and grow in confidence as you head out into the world of work.
Global Experience Bangkok has extended to two weeks for 2026!
We have now extended our Bangkok Global Experience programme to two weeks for 2026.
- Explore a new country and culture. Develop your intercultural fluency whilst making friends, connections and having fun.
- Grow you international network. Make connections with your peers, local professionals and university alumni.
- Upskill in key transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and problem solving; making you a well-rounded, more employable graduate.
- Programme Dates: 6th June 2026 - 20th June 2026
Register your interest before 11th January 2026. Places offered on a first-come basis.
What's Included?
- Hotel Accommodation (based on two sharing)
- Breakfast and selected dinners
- 2-Week of Professional & Cultural Activities
- Team Building
- Speed Networking
- Interview Practice & CV Workshop
- Supervised Enquiry Based Learning Project
- Welcome Pack (incl Sim Card & Travel Card)
- 24/7 Emergency Support
- Pagoda Portal & 4 Skills Courses
- Travel & Health Insurance
*Activities may be subject to change
Destination
Application Process
The application process is as easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH YOUR UNIVERSITY
You need to register your interest with your university – they will check your eligibility to receive the funding for the programme.
2. APPLICATION FORM & AGREEMENT
Once your university confirms that you are eligible for funding, you’ll complete Pagoda’s application form, sign our programme agreement, pay your refundable deposit to secure your place.
3. ONBOARDING
Following signing their programme agreement, successful candidates will be informed of the next steps for programme onboarding, and supported through the necessary pre-departure steps.
Pagoda Portal
All programmes are managed on the Pagoda Portal - a digital hub for our student community. This is where you can track your progress, register for events, access skills courses, network with other participants and request additional support.
About Pagoda Projects
Pagoda Projects is a leading provider of global opportunities for universities in the UK and overseas. As part of Gradcore, we’re playing a leading role in transforming career journeys with the Unseen Group.
Funding & Eligibility
The majority of the programme fee is fully-funded Cardiff GO Bursary. Students who meet the widening participation criteria will also receive and additional £350 as part of the GO Bursary to contribute towards additional costs.
The programme fee covers accommodation and all activities on the programme. Please note that flights, visa fees (if required) and daily spending money (food and drink) are not covered by our programme fees.
Please note that all participants will also be required to pay a £200 refundable deposit to confirm their place one the programme. Deposits are refunded at the successful end of the programme, minus any cleaning fees or additional charges
The programme fee covers accommodation and all activities on the programme. Please note that flights, visa fees (if required) and daily spending money (food and drink) are not covered by our programme fees.
Please note that all participants will also be required to pay a £50 refundable deposit to confirm their place one the programme. Deposits are refunded at the successful end of the programme, minus any cleaning fees or additional charges.
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The university funding is open to all Undergraduate Students, with the following exceptions:
- Students enrolled on a Preliminary Year (year 0)
- International students undertaking a programme in their home country
- Students who have previously received, or will receive, funding for another GO programme (i.e. a year abroad). Students can usually only receive GO funding once.
Widening Participation Criteria is outlined below:
- Students in receipt of the Cardiff Bursary
- Students receiving Universal Credit
- Care Leavers / Care Experienced Students
- Students who have caring responsibilities
- Estranged Students
- Refugees and asylum seekers
NEXT STEPS...
Expressions of interest close on 11th January 2026 and places will be offered on a first come basis
Questions about the programme activities, dates, location? Contact Pagoda below…
Questions about the eligibility criteria or funding – contact Cardiff University below…
