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Gimi2US-2025 Program Overview

Get a glimpse into the Gimi2US-2025 program plan and explore this life-changing adventure day by day!

Scroll down to see a brief summary of the itinerary and destinations in Chicago and Evansville, as well as the key sections and activities of our study trip.

 

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PART ONE, DAYS 1-4

Chicago
experience

Discover the extraordinary architecture, parks, gardens and museums, and admire the stunning views of the skyline of the “Windy City”!

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Day 1

Welcome to Chicago!

• Travel from Romania to Chicago
• Visit the Chicago Cultural Center
• Visit the Water Tower
• Welcome dinner at The Original Gino’s

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Day 2

Chicago

• Breakfast
• Walking tour of the city
– Explore the Cloud Gate – The Bean
–Stroll around Millenium Park and the Monument
– Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
• Lunch and free time
• Explore Michigan Avenue: shops, restaurants, office buildings, hotels, embassies
• Group dinner
• The Magnicity Experience – The 360 View of Chicago

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Day 3

Chicago

• Breakfast
• Walking tour: explore the Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain
• Visit the Field Museum: state of the art science museum
• Lunch and free time in the Museum Campus Area
• Visit the Shedd Aquarium
• Walk to the Navy Pier: Chicago’s number one attraction, the pier reaches over 3,000 feet from the shoreline across Lake Michigan
• Group dinner

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Day 4

Chicago

• Breakfast
• Architecture river cruise
• Bicycle tour of Lake Shore Drive and/or another optional activity: Adler Planetarium
• Lunch and free time for shopping
• Travel to Evansville, Indiana and meet host families

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PART II, ​​DAYS 5-16:

The Evansville Experience

• Discovering the city and its history + excursions (3 days)
• Two weekends with host families (4 days)
• Two full days at a local high school
• Two full days at the University of Evansville

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Day 5

Welcome to the city of Evansville!

• Breakfast with host families
• Welcome! American Cultural Program Overview Session
Language and American Culture Lesson 1: Welcome to the USA! Understanding the American Culture
– Introduction to the course and each other. Who am I, who are you?
Introduction game, diagnostics, and class goals
– Greetings/expressions for everyday communication: idioms, culture, and skills to adjust to the American environment

City Highlights Tour: walk along the Ohio River with a visit to the Evansville Museum
• Lunch with city officials (Mayor’s office) and free time in downtown Evansville
• Visit the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science – learn about US history and Indiana’s/Evansville’s history – lead by Thomas Lonnberg
• Visit the LST Wartime Museum – lead by Dr. James MacLeod
• Visit Berry Plastics Global Headquarters – lead by Jason Connelly

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Day 6-7 - weekend with families

Evansville

• Educational Info Session: Introduction to the American Educational System
– Understanding the American Culture – Embracing HIGH SCHOOL life in the US
• Language and American Culture Lesson 2: American Culture Through Social Media
– Exploring American music, movies, and social life; discussions about pop culture trends
• Language and American Culture Lesson 3: American Slang and Expressions
– have fun with idioms, slang, and other expressions, using formal vs informal language in casual conversations
– US diversity in culture and language

• Saturday evening: Family Entertainment Center
Bowling, laser tag, games, movies and pizza

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Day 8

Entire day at the University of Evansville

• Breakfast with host families
• Welcome – President Pietruszkiewicz and Dr. Rachel Carpenter - Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
• Campus tour, including fitness/sports center and new residence hall
Student Engagement Session: Understanding the American culture – Embracing COLLEGE LIFE in the United States
• Participate in a University class
• Lunch at UE’s Ridgeway University Center – The Eatery – International Students Club

University Activities:
• Engineering Hands-On Experience – Dr. Suresh Immanuel
• Design Thinking Session – Mrs. Erin Lewis
• Center for Innovation and Change – Tyler Myers
• Supply Chain Management Simulation – Dr. Yolande Obaze
• Nursing Simulation Lab and Neuroscience – Dr. Lora Becker
• Science Hands-On Experience – Dr. Soi Powell
• Marketing, Consumer Psychology Demonstration – Dr. Jill Griffin
• United States History and Government – Dr. James Macleod
• Archeology/Anthropology Session
• Theatre and Arts Gallery – Dr. Diane Brewer
• Introduction to Spanish and Hispanic Heritage in the United States – Dr. Diana Rodriguez

International College Student Panel Discussion: Life in the USA from an International Student’s Perspective: an interactive discussion with Q & A; followed by a group dinner at Turoni’s Pizza

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Day 9

Entire day at the University of Evansville

• Breakfast with host families
• Tour of Stone Family Center for Health Sciences – downtown Evansville .
Getting Involved and Connected: Discovering student engagement opportunities
• Keys to Academic Success: Tapping into the Office of Student Success
Exploring university majors and discovering innovative fields, industries, and careers
LUNCH and FREE TIME ON CAMPUS

University Activities:
Sports and Entertainment: What’s the hype about college sports in the USA?
Life Beyond the Classroom: The Extras
Schroeder Family School of Business: Entrepreneurship in the United States
Career Services: Career Readiness and Success – resumes, internships, networking, job search, etiquette in the workplace, interviews, professional communication

Afternoon:
• Attend UE basketball and/or baseball team practice
• Free time at the fitness center

Late afternoon: High School Track Competition – at Reitz Memorial High School

• Evening: UE Sporting event with host families
• Dinner with host families

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Day 10-11

Evansville Day School and Memorial High School

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

• Breakfast with host families
• Tour of Evansville Day School - PRIVATE Independent High School
• Attend Classes
• Student Activity and Panel Discussion 11:50 am – 1:20 pm
• Tailgating 3 pm – 4:30 pm
• HS Girls Tennis Matches

Dinner and evening free with host families

• Breakfast with host families
• High School Life in the US – entire day at a local PRIVATE Catholic High School
• Afternoon: participate in high school extracurricular activities
• Free time
• Dinner with host families

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Day 12

The Evansville Experience

• Evansville: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
• Breakfast with host families
High School Life in the US – entire day at a PUBLIC high school
• Afternoon: participate in high school extracurricular activities
• Free time
• Dinner with host families

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13-14. nap

The Evansville Experience

Saturday:
Morning:
• National Corvette Museum Visit, Kentucky
Evening:
Bowling, laser tag, movies at Newburgh Family Entertainment Center

Sunday: – free day with host family
FAREWELL COOKOUT/AMERICAN BBQ

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Day 15

The Evansville Experience

• Breakfast with host families
• Visit Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana
• Lunch and free time
• Packing

PART III. DAY 16

Arrival Home

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DAY 16

Arrival in Romania

• Travel from Evansville – Chicago – Romania
Arrival in Romania, Wednesday, April 16

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