Likya Scholars — University Partnerships

20-Day Cultural Immersion Program | Kaş, Türkiye

Likya Scholars provides students with academically grounded, culturally immersive global learning experiences that strengthen intercultural competence and personal development.

Program Overview

Likya Scholars is a structured 20-day cultural immersion program based in Kaş, on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast. The program brings students into direct contact with the region’s history, landscapes, and contemporary culture through guided excursions, academic discussions, and hands-on activities. Students stay in a private villa, enjoy meals prepared by a local chef, and are led by a trained program leader with extensive experience in Türkiye and the maritime sector.

This program is open to students from all majors and designed to complement a wide range of academic and personal interests.

Academic & Experiential Components

  • Guided visits to ancient Lycian archaeological sites

  • Seminars on modern Turkish history, identity, and regional cultural dynamics

  • Intercultural communication and basic Turkish language exposure

  • Exploration of coastal villages, nature reserves, and Mediterranean geography

  • Hands-on learning with licensed local experts in archaeology, culture, and environment

  • Reflection sessions to connect experience with academic and personal development

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Strengthen global competence and cultural literacy

  • Develop intercultural communication skills and basic Turkish phrases

  • Gain understanding of the historical and social context of southwest Türkiye

  • Build adaptability, independence, and critical reflection in a new environment

  • Experience a balance of academic enrichment and meaningful travel

  • Return with resume-ready international experience productive for any major

This program is intentionally interdisciplinary and benefits students across the sciences, humanities, and professional fields.

Program Structure

  • 20 days in Kaş, Türkiye

  • Five-day academic week with structured learning and excursions

  • Two-day weekend for rest, cultural exploration, and self-directed activities

  • Private villa accommodations

  • All meals prepared by a local chef

  • Licensed guides for all historical and cultural activities

  • All activities are planned with comprehensive safety protocols and vetted partners

  • On-site supervision at all times

Emergency procedures, communication systems, and local partnerships are in place to ensure student well-being throughout the program and travel insurance for each participant.

About the Program Leader

Jordan Savad is an Ocean Engineering graduate from Florida Tech, a world traveler, PADI Divemaster, and expedition leading professional and a Wilderness First Responder with extensive time living and working in Kaş. His background in maritime operations, student mentorship, logistics, and client-facing roles ensures a safe, well-organized, and academically meaningful program.

How Universities Can Participate

  • Share program information with students and academic advisors

  • Connect with faculty interested in global learning or interdisciplinary study

  • Host a virtual information session for interested students

  • Include Likya Scholars in global education, study abroad, or honors program resources

  • Explore long-term collaboration or annual student participation 

Academic Collaboration Request

Likya Scholars welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty member from your institution who can review the curriculum and offer light academic guidance. This helps ensure that the program’s educational components align with higher-education expectations while giving students confidence that the content has been reviewed by a professor from their own university. This is not a request for credit approval or formal endorsement, it’s simply a faculty-informed review that strengthens the academic foundation of the experience.

If possible, we would appreciate any light promotional support your department feels comfortable offering, such as sharing the program with interested students, posting a flyer, or including it in an advising email. This is entirely optional and based on your discretion.

2026 Program Date

5 sessions each 20 days long

May 24 – June 12 | June 15 – July 5 | July 6 - July 26 | July 27 – Aug 15 | Aug 17 – Sept 6

Cost

Program fee: $6,950 (includes housing, meals, excursions, guides, and local transport).

The program fee reflects all-inclusive accommodations, meals, guided excursions, safety measures, and high-quality educational experiences.

Contact

info@likyascholars.com