About CulturaGo
Less than two years ago, the idea behind CulturaGo was just a dream. Thanks to the coming together of our incredible and diverse global team we have created high-quality, informative, accountable, and truly inclusive cultural learning tools for travelers worldwide - something unique and very much needed in the world today.
We set out to create CulturaGo with the simple vision of educating the world about culture, with the collective belief that the true purpose and benefit of international study and work abroad experiences can be unlocked and supported by creating meaningful connections, powerful encounters and bonds that transcend barriers of culture, nationality, race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender.
To solve some of the world’s most complex problems we need to work with the diverse perspectives around us. CulturaGo believes in giving people the chance to engage more effectively with different worldviews from a place of empathy, understanding and competence through cultural preparation.
By fostering cultural preparation, students and young professionals everywhere can avoid putting the benefits of their experiences abroad at risk and develop an essential set of skills for their career readiness and maximum employability in today’s globalized job market.
- Liam Kelly, CEO and Co-founder of CulturaGo
Our core values
We believe that increased cultural awareness, especially before travel, contributes to more meaningful and impactful intercultural experiences.
Accountability
We believe in presenting content that is accurate, aware of its biases and constantly updated. Our materials are all audited by experts in their fields.
Cultural Awareness
We promote greater awareness to better understand, appreciate, and engage with foreign cultures.
Reciprocity
Cultural encounters should be mutually beneficial exchanges that celebrate and respect local traditions.
Diversity
We make international travel more accessible to under-represented groups with tailored content addressing diverse identities.
Our Team
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Our Goals
Universities • Colleges • TEFL and TESOL Organizations • Internship Providers • International Companies and Organizations
University exchange students • Conscious travelers • English teachers abroad • Digital nomads • Interns
Hear it from our Partners and Learners
"Thank you guys for your efforts in this course, these courses are an awesome way for people to open their awareness of other cultures and broaden their capabilities of relating and understanding people from different parts of the world. I believe that this in turn makes the world a more unified place in the long run. I really enjoyed taking this course."
Despina, UFL Warrington student in the UK
"Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this course. Thank you for aiding in my preparation for my trip. This was very helpful, and you all did an amazing job!"
Stevencia, UFL Warrington student in South Korea
"Thank you for creating this course, a lot of the information that I read and watched within the course have proved to be useful. I have seen some of these examples during my own Erasmus experience and having done the course, some of these examples now seem familiar to me.”
Ryan, De Montfort University student in Spain
“色々ありがとうございました！This course was a real lifesaver for my first time in Japan. It is so different from my home country in ways I wouldn't even know how to put into words, but somehow you all articulated it perfectly! I was especially thankful to those of you who shared your own experiences with being a minority in Japan - as a biracial black and white woman with a great interest in LGBTQ issues, I was so nervous about standing out in a county that is, for the most part, racially and culturally homogenous. However, hearing from others who had done it before was really encouraging, and I can't articulate how special it was that this course didn't overlook those identities (it even included passages on being vegetarian/vegan, something else that I found really helpful!). Even beyond this, some of the course creators personally reached out to my sister and I and offered wonderful advice and assistance - it never felt like we were alone in going through this process. I am so grateful to each and every one of you who made this course a reality, so thank you!
“Not only did this course make me more prepared to enter Japan, but it also put me at ease by knowing that unexpected social norms and customs would be one less thing to worry about when getting settled in. The mix of informative written passages, videos from other travelers and natives, and links to specific resources provided a wealth of information that made me feel ready to tackle all of the new experiences that come with being abroad. I can't imagine a more comprehensive yet concise summary of all that there is to know before entering a foreign country, and I am extremely thankful to have had this primer!”
Holly, George Mason University student in Japan
“Beautiful course, very informative. This has provided a ton of expansion on information I had thought I knew before and helped me tremendously in taking away that pre-departure fear and giving me confidence in being prepared for the future. It's nice to see care put into topics regarding identity and cultural practices as these are topics that deserve respect."
Joseph, Centre College student in Japan
“Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to take this course! I especially appreciate the team reaching out via email to see if I wanted to talk with anyone one-on-one about living in Korea. I think CulturaGo does a great job making researching/learning about other countries easy, enjoyable, and engaging. Being able to break it up into sections really helps someone like me feel motivated to learn about Korea in bits and pieces. I hope you will be able to continue to expand the country options in the future! I would definitely use this course again for wherever my next destination may be.”
Marlaina, Grand Valley State University student in South Korea
"I loved the course. It is informative and succinct. I really loved the videos. Hearing about other people's experiences is eye opening and makes sure I don't go through this process with rose colored glasses."
Lilac, Premier TEFL teacher in South Korea
"I thought this course was very beneficial especially for someone who knows nothing or only a little bit about Korea. It was very informational, easy to navigate, and engaging. Even though I already knew a lot about Korean culture from previous research and experience, it was nice to brush up on things and I even learned some new things. I really enjoyed the course overall."
Morgan, Grand Valley State University student in South Korea
"Thank you for an enriching and engaging experience! I learned a lot and felt more prepared to take on an unknown adventure this summer. The real life perspectives introduced different views and the guide was helpful and relatable."
Charlotte, UFL Warrington student in the UK
"Thank you for an enriching and engaging experience! I learned a lot and felt more prepared to take on an unknown adventure this summer. The real life perspectives introduced different views and the guide was helpful and relatable."
Charlotte, UFL Warrington student in the UK
"I think the course has greatly helped me with knowing about Spanish culture before I arrived in Spain. After being here for a few weeks, I feel like everything I learned in the course is useful in my daily life and whenever I encounter a foreign situation abroad. Thank you greatly for offering this course for students getting ready to travel and/or study abroad. I definitely appreciated all of the helpful hints and information that I learned after taking the CulturaGo Spain course and I am definitely going to recommend it to others in the future."
Collin, UFL Warrington student in Spain
“We were able to utilize CulturaGo as our pre-departure material to expand students knowledge on the place they would be studying in, as well as to help them gain an understanding and appreciation for the culture. It turns out that CulturaGo served a much larger purpose than we had anticipated, and that was by offering our students a mirror by which to see themselves in the culture they would soon be a part of. Students felt seen for who they were and were pleased to gain an understanding of how they would fit into their “new home”. CulturaGo prioritizes diversity in their content, and in this way our students say they saw themselves in the CulturaGo material/courses.”
- Karen Ryan, Assistant Director for Center of Global Citizenship at Centre College
“CulturaGo provides a perfect accompaniment to the in-person sessions and trainings we offer. The rich asynchronous learning environment removes restrictions and allows students to learn more ahead of their arrival. Students find the modules to be relevant and useful. They enjoyed completing the modules on their own time and appreciated the format.”
- Jason Ward, Director of International Programs at University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
“Students have found CulturaGo courses engaging, interesting, manageable timing wise, and very useful. In particular, the DEI modules have been appreciated and the ways that the courses center student voices. These courses allow students to gain specific, practical knowledge about their host country and learn at a pace that works for them, before and during their trip abroad.”
- Kelly McNulty, Program Administrator at George Mason University
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