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Spring Break Study Trip: ChinaMarch 9-18, 2007: 

Spring Break Study Trip: China March 9-18, 2007 Version 1.3 – Last Edited 11/26/06, BL

Agenda: 

Agenda EMA: Trip organization and logistics ABS: Corporate visits, Alumni events Trip Basics The Itinerary Expected Costs Corporate Visits Key Dates and Other Issues

Why Go?: 

Why Go? Fun! Learn about China in person: history, culture, economy Good value

Who Can Go?: 

Who Can Go? Full-time students, part-time students, alumni. Spouses, partners, and significant others. Non-Stern friends may come, BUT: Stern students, alumni, and significant others will have first priority. Approval must be obtained from EMA and the administration. Trip limited to 100 participants.

The Itinerary: International Flights: 

The Itinerary: International Flights Outbound: Air China Depart JFK Fri Mar 9 Arrive Beijing Sat, Mar 10 Inbound: Air China Depart Beijing Sat Mar 18 Arrive JFK Sat Mar 18

The Itinerary: Beijing: 

The Itinerary: Beijing 3/10 Sat Arrive Beijing in the evening, dinner and explore nearby streets 3/11 Sun Full-day city tour includes the Great Wall, Ming Tomb, will also enjoy some of the best “Peking Duck”. 3/12 Mon Corporate Visit. Tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. 3/13 Tue Full-day tour includes Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and a trip through Hutongs. At night, we’ll enjoy a Chinese acrobatic dinner. Itinerary subject to change

The Itinerary: Shanghai/Zhouzhuang: 

The Itinerary: Shanghai/Zhouzhuang 3/14 Wed Fly to Shanghai. Visit Shanghai museum, “the bund” (Huang Pu river front) and enjoy a view of Shanghai from the famous Oriental TV tower. 3/15 Thurs Travel to Zhouzhuang by bus. Zhouzhuang is This town is more than 700 years old. The highlight of the visit was a boat tour along the canals. Return to Shanghai in the evening 3/16 Fri Corporate visit. Visit Yu Yuan Garden and Cheng Huang Temple in the heart of the old city. area features the Chinese classic low-rise style architecture. Itinerary subject to change

The Itinerary: Shanghai/Beijing: 

The Itinerary: Shanghai/Beijing 3/17 Sat Free time in Shanghai then fly back to Beijing. We’ll enjoy a farewell dinner. 3/18 Sun We’ll have breakfast, then leave from Beijing to JFK Itinerary subject to change

Trip Cost: 

Trip Cost Total Price $1,995 Domestic-Only Price $1,295* Single Supplement $400 EMA or ABS Membership: (Required for Students) Deposit Amount $150 * Limited availability for domestic-only price

Trip Cost: 

Trip Cost Included in the cost of the trip All flights, inter-city transportation All accommodations (Standard: Double. Additional fee for single accommodations) Almost all meals (breakfast and specialty meals) Entrance fees to all sites outlined English-speaking sightseeing guides Not included in the cost of the trip Trip and International Health Insurance Passport Visa Vaccinations Remainder of meals Nightlife Trip extensions (ask us if you’re interested)

Corporate Visits : 

Corporate Visits Lenovo - Beijing Largest PC producer in China who acquired PC businesses of IBM Dang Dang- Beijing One of the largest online shopping site in China Created and owned by Stern alum of Class 92 Swiss Re- Beijing One of the largest reinsurers in the world Visit will focus on how foreign companies do business in China Sina- Shanghai The most influential internet news portal in China Schedule and Company List to be finalized

Alumni Reception: 

Alumni Reception Cocktail reception with alum in Beijing and Shanghai Mixers with MBA students from China’s top business schools Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management - Beijing China Europe International Business School – Shanghai Schedule to be finalized

Medical Information: 

Medical Information NYU Health Services will hold an information prior to the trip to answer all questions. Consult Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

Passport Information: 

Passport Information Passport: All travelers must have a passport which is valid for at least six months after the trip. Internationals: All international students are responsible for updating all necessary documentation through OISS. For more information, visit OISS website: http://www.nyu.edu/osl/oiss/

Travel Insurance: 

Travel Insurance Personal travel insurance with comprehensive coverage is left at the discretion of the members. A group insurance rate will be researched, and if feasible, offered as an option to travelers.

Key Dates: 

Key Dates Begin accepting deposits Nov 27 Trek Happy Hour Nov 29 Deposit of $150 Due Dec 1 Full Payment Due End of Jan Educational Seminars February Trip Starts! Mar 9

Payment Information: 

Payment Information Deposits $150 Check Payable to “SCORP – EMA” Drop off in EMA mailbox in Student Activities Office (6th floor) or ABS/EMA desk in KMC lobby. Include note with detailed contact information. PayPal: 3-percent surcharge ($154.50) Available on EMA Web site as of Nov. 27 Full payments (End of Jan) Payments to travel agency “Wren & Fida” Checks and major credit cards accepted 3-percent surcharge on all credit cards

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation Policy $150 deposit is non-refundable. Final payment due 1/25/07. For refund / cancellation policy, see “Payment Terms and Conditions” document.

Questions?: 

Questions? Contact us at chinastudytrip@stern.nyu.edu www.stern.nyu.edu/~ema www.stern.nyu.edu/~abs