Global Education
Global education opportunities are powerful learning tools that surround a student with a particular culture and intense experience. Through local, national and international immersion experiences, students will be empowered to work effectively with diverse populations in a variety of settings to build global perspective, cultural competency and cultural fluency. Learn more about Notre Dame's Global Education Program here.
NDSJ Global Education Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to experience culture, service, and language through a variety of unique local, national and global trip offerings. From rebuilding neighborhoods and snacking on beignets in New Orleans to serving the underprivileged while learning about the Tenderloin's storied history in San Francisco, there is a trip for everyone!
Justice Immersion
| Immersion | Location | Date | Grade Levels | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | Nov. 13-17, 2025 | All Grades | $1,800 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) | |
| Urban Plunge | East Los Angeles, CA | Feb. 17-20, 2026 | All Grades | $750 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
| Carmel, CA | April 8-10, 2026 | All Grades | $550 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
Leadership Immersion
| Immersion | Location | Date | Grade Levels | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Immersion | New Mexico | June 22-27, 2026 | 10-12 | $875 | Steve Herrera (sherrera@ndsj.org) |
| SNDdeN Student Leadership Conference | Boston, MA |
July 18-25, 2026 (final trip dates and cost TBD) |
10-12 | $1,750 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
International Cultural/Language Immersion
| Immersion | Location | Date | Grade Levels | Cost | contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Seishin Student Exchange | Tokyo & Okayama, Japan | June 3-21, 2026 |
All Grades |
$4,000 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
| Intercultura School | Costa Rica | Late July 2026 |
All Grades |
$3,700 | Bev Heigre (bheigre@ndsj.org) |
| China Cultural Immersion | China | June 9-21, 2026 | All Grades | $4,950 | Jiani Liao (jliao@ndsj.org) |
Justice/Service/Leadership Immersion
| Immersion | Location | Date | Grade Levels | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice | Washington, D.C. | Nov. 12-16, 2026 | 10-12 | $1,800 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
| Urban Plunge | East Los Angeles, CA | Feb. 16-19, 2027 (Winter Break) |
All Grades | $650 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
| Urban Plunge | New Orleans |
March 27-April 1, 2027 |
11-12 | $1,650 | Tanisha Fitzgerald (tfitzgerald@ndsj.org) |
| Monterey Bay | March 31-April 2, 2027 (Spring Break) |
All Grades | $550 | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) | |
| New Mexico Interfaith | New Mexico | June 2027 |
All Grades |
$875 | Steve Herrera (sherrera@ndsj.org) |
| SNDdeN Leadership Conference | Boston | June or July 2027 | 10-12 | $1,750 | Julianne Johnston (jjohnston@ndsj.org) |
Culture
| Immersion | Location | Date | Grade Levels | Cost | contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Seishin Student Exchange | Your Home & NDSJ | March 13-27, 2027 |
All Grades |
N/A | Becky Mariscal (bmariscal@ndsj.org) |
| Public Art and Culture | South Africa |
May 30-June 13, 2027 (final trip dates and cost TBD) |
10-12 | $4,500- $5,500 |
Alexandra Cunningham (acunningham@ndsj.org) |
STEM
| Immersion | Location | DATE | Grade Levels | COST | contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey through the Galapagos | Ecuador and Galapagos Islands | July 2027 (final trip dates and cost TBD) | All Grades | $5,000- $5,500 |
Tony Lecheler RSVP for April 27, 2026 information session |
For more information about the Global Education program at Notre Dame High School, please contact:
John Bracco
Director of Campus Operations & Co-Curricular Programs
jbracco@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 x2104