8600
KMS flight
4
American states
20+
Hands-on activities
100+
Sites and experiences
PART ONE, DAYS 1-10
The Evansville Experience
• Discovering the city and its history + excursions (3 days)
• Active engagement with host families
• Three full days at a local high school
• Two full days at the University of Evansville
Day 1 – April 3
Travel from Romania to Evansville
Travel from Romania to Evansville, IN → Arrival in Evansville: Evening
Meet host families
Day 2 – April 4
Welcome!
- Welcome program at the University of Evansville
- Breakfast with University of Evansville President and business leaders
- Orientation: American Cultural/Educational Program Overview
- Educational Information Session
- Travel to downtown Evansville
- Sightseeing and historical lecture
- Museum visit and planetarium screening
- Free time on campus
Days 3-4 – April 5-6
Weekend with host families
Students spend an entire weekend with their host families. Attend family events, gatherings, and activities, or enjoy some BBQ, movies, or sports/entertainment.
Day 5 – April 7
Entire day at the University of Evansville
• Entire day at the University of Evansville
• Welcome – Dr. Rachel Carpenter - Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
• Campus tour
• Student interaction session: American culture and college life
• Participate in a University class
• Lunch at UE’s Ridgeway University Center
• Afternoon Hands-On Experiences
• Afternoon free-time or healthcare visits:
Students interested in healthcare may attend a tour to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital or Orthopaedic Associates
• International College Student Panel Discussion: Life in the USA from an International Student’s Perspective
• Group dinner at Turoni’s Pizza
Day 6 – April 8
University of Evansville Sessions and Visit to Toyota Motor Manufacturing
- Entire day at the University of Evansville
- Tour of Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
- Student Engagement Session: Getting Involved and Connected in College
- Participate in a University class
- Tour of Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana: Exploring the history of Toyota from its early role in the textile industry to its automotive production today. Tram tour through the Toyota manufacturing facility; an insight into the Toyota Production system.
Afternoon University Life Sessions:
- Keys to Academic Success: Tapping into the Office of Student Success
- Exploring University Majors and Fields: discovering innovative fields, industries, and careers
- Sports and Entertainment: What’s the hype about college sports in the USA?
- College Admission Process: Understanding the College Application Process – for international students
- Life Beyond the Classroom: The Extras
- Schroeder Family School of Business session
- Career Services: Career Readiness and Success – resumes, internships, networking, job search, etiquette in the workplace, interviews, professional communication
- Attend University of Evansville basketball team practice and/or baseball team practice
- Local High Schools’ Track Competition at Memorial High School
Day 7 – April 9
High School Life in the US – entire day at Evansville Day School/Reitz Memorial High School
• High School Life in the US – entire day at Evansville Day School/Reitz Memorial High School
• Attending Classes
• Student Activity and Panel Discussion
• HS Girls Tennis Matches and Free Time
• International Students’ Club welcome/presentations
• Tailgating and Free Time
Day 8 – April 10
• High School Life in the US – entire day at Evansville Day School/Reitz Memorial High School
• Attending Classes
• Choir
• Student Activity and Panel Discussion
Extra Activity:
Free Time – Fitness at BFIT East Side
• International Board Games/Chess Club meeting
Day 9 – April 11
• High School Life in the US – visiting North High School
• Welcome and Tour
• Meet and Greet with Host Students
• Visit Classrooms – attend classes
• North HS Student Presentation
• Question & Answer with Principal Skinner
• Visit Escalade Sports
Evening- Farewell American BBQ/Cookout for students, host families, faculty/staff
Day 10 – April 12
• Travel to Kentucky
• Visit the city of Owensboro; lunch/sightseeing
• Visit the National Corvette Museum
• Evening- Family Entertainment Center: bowling, games, laser tag, movies and pizza
PART TWO, DAYS 11-15:
Chicago
experience
Discover the extraordinary architecture, parks, gardens and museums, and admire the stunning views of the skyline of the “Windy City”
Day 11 – April 13
Evansville⇒Chicago
Evansville⇒Chicago
• Morning: free time with host families and packing
• Depart for Chicago, Illinois
• Check in at the hotel in Chicago
• Dinner at The Original Gino’s
Day 12 – April 14
Chicago
• Walking tour of the city
• Visit the Chicago Cultural Center
• Visit the Water Tower
• Stroll around Could Gate – The Bean, Millenium Park and the Monument
• Exploring typical Chicago street food
• Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
• FREE TIME FOR SHOPPING/Walk on the Magnificent Mile
Day 13 – April 15
Chicago
• Walking tour: explore the Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain
• Visit the Field Museum: state of the art science museum
• Visit the Shedd Aquarium
• Walk to the Navy Pier
• Free time for exploration and shopping
• The Magnicity Experience – The 360 View of Chicago
Day 14 – April 16
Chicago
• Architecture river cruise
• Bicycle Tour of Lake Shore Drive
• Visit Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
• Travel to the airport
• Travel from Chicago to Budapest
Day 15 – April 17
Arrival in Budapest and travel to Romania
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