Eastside Catholic High School New York Spring Break Program
The perfect balance of learning, fun and culture Experience an unforgettable and educational tour in one of the world's great cities: New York. Our unique study program leverages local context and culture to help students have an unparalleled learning experience. New York is a city where amazing things can happen at any hour of the day--whether it's a fresh slice of pizza or an educational breakthrough. People around the world know New York's iconic landmarks and cityscapesfrom movies and TV shows. Students will experience this incredible city for themselves, from its world-class museums, culture and shopping to the vibrant urban life that it s famous for. New York has it all, and we're here to guide students to the best it has to offer! We bring the city to life for students with a customized curriculum that tells the story of New York through the experiences of of Catholic and other immigrants. From the Great Hall of Ellis Island to the towering spires of St Patrick s Cathedral, students will learn how immigrants helped build the diverse and dynamic city we know today.
Our Innovation Is Your Advantage Experience America has invested in innovation to solve the problems that every organization faces in developing and operating study tours. Our partnership with Eastside Catholic High School means that you can trust that we'll deliver a quality program that your students love. Let us use our expertise to create incredible experiences for your students together. HOUSING & HOMESTAY For the program, students will stay in a 3- star or higher hotel near the heart of the city. The safety and comfort of our students is our top priority and we've taken responsible measures to ensure their protection and wellness throughout their stay. Our staff is always available to offer service and support. CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION We've created a tailor-made program that combines tours and guest lecturers that can provide an inside look to the city. In just one week, students can experience life and culture of New York City. SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES We ve curated out-of-classroom activities in NYC to complement the in-class learning. Students not only get the chance to experience the big-name attractions, but they'll also get to explore the places and activities loved by locals. TECHNOLOGY Our revolutionary software makes study tours safer than ever while enhancing the student experience and connecting everyone involved. World-class partnerships Our partnerships with top U.S. universities and companies ensure that you have access to exceptional instruction, superior campus resources, industry expert guest speakers and exclusive on-site workshops.
Global Citizenship Our Global Citizenship programs are designed to help visiting students get a deeper understanding of the world around us- including politics, economics, and culture. Students come away from our programs with an enhanced grasp of global issues and a deeper understanding of the background and context informing contemporary society. Highlights Listen as global issues are brought to life in university lectures Explore history and current events through on-site visits with NGO and government organizations Compare and contrast how culture dictates our perception of the world Collaborate with our experts to develop and customize your perfect curriculum. INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Hosted in three global cities, students will connect with instructors and guest speakers who ve spent their careers in the public and non-profit sectors working to make positive changes around the world. PROJECTS Student teams identify an impor tant humanitarian, educational, or geopolitical challenge, then design an NGO and strategy for tackling the problem which will be presented in a final project to a panel of experts.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE - WEEK 1 & 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Classroom Learning and Project Work Group Activities and Guided Tours Students Arrive Company Tours Week 1 Morning National 9/11 Wall Street, tour NYC Bus Tour & Statue of Liberty & Memorial & One Walking tour of St. Patrick s Cathedral Tour of Federal Hall & Rockefeller Center Ellis Island World Observatory Brooklyn Bridge Trinity Church The Met Museum Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Afternoon Evening Orientation & Lecture: Immigration in New York Mass at St. Patrick s Cathedral St. Peter s Church & Battery Park Memorial Empire State Building at night Tenement Museum Attend Basketball Game Tammany Hall, St. Patrick s Old Catherdral Lower Eastside & Dinner in Little Italy Week 2 Service Learning Activity Dinner UN Tour and Guest Lecture Broadway Show Central Park Shopping on 5th Ave. & Dinner at Eataly Morning Lunch Afternoon Students Depart Evening
Program Outline About the Program The Eastside Catholic spring break program introduces students to New York through the lenses of Catholic and immigrant experiences. While Catholics in New York were once a marginalized minority facing anti-immigrant hostility, successive waves of immigration from Ireland, Italy and other nations during the 19th century slowly helped make the city and the nation more religiously tolerant and diverse. Today, the U.S. is experiencing another surge of immigration--this time from across the globe. How does the experience of today s immigrants compare to that of their predecessors? How does the earlier Catholic immigrant experience inform the Church s and our own attitudes toward immigrants and immigration? What can we learn from these comparisons? These questions will guide the program as students explore this amazing city and its great landmarks, history and neighborhoods. Learning Outcomes and Final Project Through customized lectures, site visits and service learning, students will experience not only the famous sights of the city, but they ll also come away with a deeper understanding of how migrants from different nations and eras came to New York to build a new life. A final project will invite student teams to utilize their learning in New York to create short videos documenting the experiences and contributions of the city s different historical and contemporary immigrant groups.
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