Focus on partners:
For GAV, strong partnerships with colleges and universities form the foundation of academic programming. Unlike most education abroad provider organizations, GAV does not accept applications directly from students. Instead, our partners manage their own students’ applications and acceptance decisions, allowing GAV to focus fully on programs tailored to each partner’s needs.
Industry networks:
GAV staff have decades of career experience working in, and with, government agencies around the world, NGOs, and multinational corporations in a wide variety of industries relevant to students today. We continue to grow our professional networks and keep abreast of industry developments in areas such as agribusiness, banking, fashion and apparel merchandising, public health, municipal government, hospitality and tourism, and many more. This specialized knowledge allows us to be selective and strategic in seeking suitable host organizations.
High-quality internship placements:
Our strong industry connections enable GAV to offer high-quality internships, both in-person and virtual, providing students real-world professional experience relevant to their course of study and future career aspirations.
Pacific-Rim expertise:
While GAV’s international headquarters is in Sydney, we also have staff in Auckland, Hong Kong, and Singapore and have thus developed deep knowledge not only of each location’s distinct culture, but also its economy and business markets globally and within the specific Pacific-Rim context. Because this region is our home, we are well-positioned to facilitate students’ optimal learning experience in this corner of the world.