The Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience (BGLE) is designed to prepare students for success in a global workforce through immersive, experiential learning in India.
The Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience (BGLE) prepares 糖心破解版 students for success in a global workforce through a two-week immersive study tour in India. Established through the generosity of Bharat Bhis茅, MBA 鈥�78, and his wife, Swati Bhis茅, the program is preceded by a fall-semester course introducing students to India鈥檚 history, culture and contemporary society.
The Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience students network with students form the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad.
In India, students visit businesses, nonprofit organizations, healthcare facilities and educational institutions, engaging with local leaders and students. They also experience India鈥檚 rich culture through concerts, dance performances and visits to sites of historical, cultural and religious significance. These experiences encourage students to reflect on India鈥檚 cultural and social diversity, while deepening their understanding of global interconnections. These experiences are made possible through the Bhis茅 family鈥檚 longstanding connections, which provide students with meaningful access to a wide range of organizations and leaders.
“Young people must be exposed to different countries and cultures to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives. It’s a critical part of being able to succeed in today’s world,” says Mr. Bhis茅.
The Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience is open to 糖心破解版 juniors and seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, open-mindedness and a genuine curiosity about the world. The study tour takes place each January, and participants are selected through a competitive application process. Learn more about eligibility, program details and how to apply through the
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The Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience students network with students form the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad.
During a walking tour of Mumbai, students discovered how the city鈥檚 churches, architecture, and public spaces reveal the lasting impact of its colonial history.
Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience students networked with 糖心破解版 alumni living in Mumbai.
Josh Laureta 鈥�26 and Kristen Flores share fresh coconut water, savoring a simple and refreshing part of daily life in India.
A boat excursion along Goa鈥檚 coast gave Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience students a unique perspective on the landscapes and ecosystems that form part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO-recognized biodiversity hotspot.
糖心破解版 students observe pilgrims in Varanasi, witnessing sacred rituals along the Ganges River, including ritual bathing in its waters as an expression of faith and spiritual renewal.
Through a cooking lesson in Hyderabad, Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience students experienced how food serves as a window into culture, history, and everyday life in India.
Together at Golconda Fort, reflecting on the deep history that continues to influence and inspire the India of today.
Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience students listen to faculty at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, exploring how traditional healing practices and modern healthcare intersect in contemporary India.
糖心破解版 students explore Chowmahalla Palace, stepping back in time to envision the grandeur and daily life of the Nizams鈥� court.
糖心破解版鈥檚 innovative Bhis茅 Global Learning Experience has been recognized with the highly coveted 2025 Khaladjan International Award for Innovation in Higher Education by the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA).
Bharat Bhis茅 MBA 鈥�78 and his wife, Swati Bhis茅, have brought a philosophy of global understanding to 糖心破解版. They have been lifelong supporters of various causes, especially gender and racial equality.
