ACADEMIC INITIATIVES AND GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Astor International Travel Fellowship for NYC Teachers
2015 Theme: “Special Education Beyond Borders”
Program Dates: July 6 - July 16, 2015
Note: independent travel before/after program dates is not reflected on this itinerary.
Monday, July 6
Group flight departs New York area airport.
Tuesday, July 7
Arrive to Buenos Aires Airport.
Airport transfer departing from baggage claim.
Check in to centrally-located, 3 - or 4 star hotel accommodation.
Unpack, get settled.
Guided walking tour of Buenos Aires.
Welcome Dinner.
Turn in for the night or enjoy independent exploration.
Overnight at hotel.
Wednesday, July 8
Breakfast included at hotel.
Visit a local University to discuss special education policy. Time for Q&A.
Lunch on your own at the local University.
Guided visit to a local district in Buenos Aires.
Dinner and evening on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Thursday, July 9
Breakfast included at hotel.
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Visit to a highschool, round table discussion with special education teachers.
Lunch on your own.
Guided visit to a cultural site in Buenos Aires. Walking tour of Shopping Area.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Friday, July 10
Breakfast included at hotel.
Meet with special education teachers of an elementary school.
Visit a local family.
Guided transfer to a village in Buenos Aires.
Lunch on your own.
Afternoon in the village: Free time and independent activities.
Dinner and evening on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Saturday, July 11
Breakfast included at hotel.
Day free for independent exploration. Suggestions will be provided.
Back up date for visit to local family.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Sunday, July 12
Breakfast included at hotel.
Pack up, check out of hotel.
Guided transfer from hotel.
Depart.
Arrive to an additional city outside Buenos Aires.
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Guided transfer to hotel.
Check in to centrally-located 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation.
Unpack, get settled.
Group dinner at a restaurant.
Evening free.
Overnight at hotel.
Monday, July 13
Breakfast included at hotel.
Visit a historical landmark.
Lunch on your own.
Visit a local store.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Tuesday, July 14
Breakfast included at hotel.
Visit a town outside Buenos Aires for cultural and historical enrichment.
Lunch and free time for independent exploration.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Wednesday, July 15
Breakfast included at hotel.
Visit a Museum.
Lunch on your own.
Visit a community organization to discuss special education programs.
Afternoon free for independent sightseeing. Suggestions will be provided.
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Farewell dinner at a Restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Thursday, July 16
Breakfast included at hotel.
Final shopping and packing, check out of hotel.
Guided airport transfer.
Lunch on your own at airport.
Flights depart for New York City.
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