ICES Student Arrival Orientation
New York
Welcome to the “Big Apple”
ICES Student Arrival Orientation & Tour New York
The Orientation
The East Coast Orientation in New York begins with an introduction to your host community. You’ll learn all about what to expect of American culture, including differences you haven’t seen in the movies or on TV! You’ll also get an overview about the exciting adventures that lie ahead and advice on how to succeed in our program. You will have an individual meeting with an ICES staff member to go through any specific questions you have about your placement, school and community.
The City Tours
The New York City tour includes a trip to see many of the most famous landmarks in the city known to locals as “The Big Apple.” You’ll get to see the famed Statue of Liberty and the iconic Manhattan skyline, and you’ll be able to do some shopping amid the bright lights of Times Square, the most famous gathering place in the city!
Why attend a Student Arrival Orientation?
The Student Arrival Orientation is a 4 days/3 nights stop-over that will give you a ‘soft-landing’ on U.S. ground before continuing to your final destination to meet your host family. Here are some of the great benefits:
- You will have time to get over the worse jet lag.
- You will meet other exchange students from around the world.
- 2 fun city tours to get a ‘taste’ of the local highlights.
- A short orientation to go over the most important topics and expectations.
- Individual time with an ICES staff member for personal questions.
- You will be better prepared for a good start on your exchange experience.
- You will feel fresh and rested when you fly out to meet your host family for the first time.
ICES Student Arrival Orientation New York
Itinerary 4 days/3 nights
DAY 1 – Arrival Day
ICES representative will meet you at the airport
Shuttle bus to hotel and check-in
Light evening dinner at hotel
DAY 2
Breakfast
Orientation with ICES staff
City Tour with some free time for lunch and shopping
Evening dinner
DAY 3
Breakfast
Time for individual student questions
City Tour with some free time for lunch and shopping
Evening dinner
DAY 4 – Departure Day
Breakfast
Shuttle bus to airport
ICES representative will assist with flight check-in
… and soon you will be meeting your host family for the first time…
Check out the alternative Student Arrival Orientation in Los Angeles
