ON LOCATION Sample Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive
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| Days 2-5: | A.M. Lecture & Discussion
P.M. Field Experience
Evening Free Time
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| Day 6: | Full Day Sights and Explore
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| Day 7: | Travel to new site includes lecture, discussion, and sightseeing |
| Day 8: | Full Day Sights and Explore
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| Days 9-11: | A.M. Lecture & Discussion
P.M. Field Experience
Evening Free Time
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| Days 12-13: | Full Day Sights and Explore
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| Day 14: | Departure |
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AMERICAN COLLEGE TOURS:
Tour large and small universities to identify the college that will meet the participants' education needs.
Learn the ins and outs of the application procedures, language and school prerequisites, funding and admission requirements for foreign students.
Stay in college dormitories and meet American college students.
East coast and west coast tours are tailored to meet group needs and interests.
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Sample Language and Study Tour Topics Include:
ARTS, CULTURE & LITERATURE:
Investigate different genres, artists and writers. Create your own “masterpiece” as you study with experienced artists.
AMERICAN ART, FILM, & LITERATURE
FILMMAKING on LOCATION
PHOTOGRAPHY on LOCATION
ART on LOCATION
AMERICAN ART & MUSIC
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| USA HISTORY, CULTURE and GEOGRAPHY |
Learn U.S. History and Geography in the locations where historical events took place.
AMERICAN DIVERSITY:
Ellis Island, Immigration and 20th Century New York Neighborhoods
THE SOUTH:
PLANTATIONS TO JAZZ-A RETROSPECTIVE
FREEDOM TRAIN & AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS
AMERICAN HISTORY:
DEMOCRACY & the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
NATIVE AMERICANS
THE AMERICAN WEST
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NATURE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES:
Trek through America’s natural wonders to gain respect and enhance your understanding of various ecological communities.
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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY:
Develop your computer skills and learn about American technological advances with computers and robotics.
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VOLUNTEERISM:
Volunteerism is a great American tradition. Groups of youth or adults volunteer and see America!
Build a house.
Build nature trails in our National and State Parks.
Help disadvantaged youth.
Help the elderly.
Help disabled.
Serve and learn while helping with Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross and other worthwhile charities.
Participants improve their English, see the country and contribute to the community as international volunteers. Represent your country and build bridges of understanding while you benefit from this unique learning experience. Locations and opportunities vary.
Tours are specially designed to compliment schools’ and groups’ specific learning needs and interests. Various learning topics are combined with a location specific tour to create an interesting and exciting 5-28 day learning experience.
Compass USA and our qualified tour leaders are committed to providing safe and enjoyable educational tours for all participants. In addition, educational experts provide educational expertise that effectively meets the learning needs of the participants.
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