Explore the Value of Inclusive Experiential Learning with CIELO
Making experiential learning programs accessible and affordable by providing short trips, scholarships, and additional funding.
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What is CIELO?
The Cultural & Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities (CIELO) - formerly known as Global Experiential Learning (GEL) integrates travel, multicultural education, and service learning to empower students with knowledge and skill sets to utilize as they continue their careers at UArizona and beyond. CIELO actively seeks to provide a valuable holistic student experience in the form of short-term trips both domestic and abroad. Themes of interdisciplinary learning through civic engagement, cultural immersion, environmental justice, and social equity are explored through CIELO programming.
Our mission is to make experiential learning programs accessible and affordable providing short trips, scholarships, and additional funding. Focus on social justice, environmental justice, cultural/identity exploration, and service learning. And offer a tiered structure inclusive of local, domestic, and international programming.

MEET THE TEAM
Learn more about the team working behind the scenes to deliver an amazing experience for students.
OUR MODEL
CIELO invites all University of Arizona students to participate and targets historically marginalized student populations by addressing issues which may hinder student involvement in traditional travel programs.
CIELO FACULTY/STAFF FACILITATORS
Become a faculty/staff facilitator on a 2023-2024 CIELO program! The application is due September 30, 2023 by 5 pm. Please direct any questions to CIELO Director Dan Xayaphanh at danthaix@arizona.edu or Dr. Judy Marquez Kiyama at jkiyama@arizona.edu.