Wednesday, October 13, 2010

ISSO Trip to New York City

Update 09/14/10: Thank you, the trip is full!


Join the ISSO for a trip to New York City, the United States' most populous city and a vibrant epicenter of commerce, finance, culture, fashion and entertainment!
Cornell international students and staff, and their family and guests are welcome!
Date: Saturday-Monday, October 9-11, 2010
Cost: $200 per person ($235 with optional tour, see below)
There are no discounts for children. Please contact the ISSO if you wish to bring a child under the age of 5.

Price includes: transportation to New York City, 2 nights lodging*, scheduled group activities, and a guidebook of New York City. Participants are responsible for meals, transportation in and around the city, and individual activities.
Once you have reserved your space on line, you will then be required to come to the ISSO at B-50 Caldwell Hall to complete your trip registration, sign a waiver and make payment. Please do not come in to make a payment until after 2:30 pm on Tuesday, September 14th.
You MUST complete your trip registration and make your payment NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 16th or you will lose your spot on the trip. For payment, we can only accept exact change or checks made out to Cornell University.
Cancellation policy: There will be a $15 fee if you cancel anytime between the time you sign up and Friday, October 1. If you cancel anytime after October 1, or do not show up for the bus on the day of the trip, your money will not be refunded.
*Accommodations provided by Vanderbilt YMCA. Rooms are very basic, but they are clean, safe, and centrally located! Bed linens and towels are provided. Trip participants will stay in rooms of two. You will be able to indicate a roommate preference when you come to the ISSO to pay for your spot.

Tentative Schedule

Saturday, October 9
9-9:40 am-Meet the bus at one of four pick-up points, depart Ithaca.
2:45 pm-Arrive in New York City and check in at YMCA.
Afternoon and evening-No scheduled group activities.

There will be an optional New York City Tour for an extra $35 per person. Please inquire when you come to the ISSO to complete your trip registration.
Sunday, October 10
No scheduled group activities.
Monday, October 11
Morning-Check out of the YMCA. No scheduled group activities.
1:00 pm-Meet bus at the YMCA
2:30 pm-Tour of the United Nations Headquarters
4:00 pm-Board bus to return to Ithaca. Arrive around 10:00 pm

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