Why Travel With The New York Times Since its founding in 1851, The New York Times has included coverage of education and travel as part of its journalistic mission. On New York Times Student Journeys, curious and adventurous high school and middle school students delve into a theme of their choosing through hands-on experiences with a New York Times expert and a team of group leaders.
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Contents
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The Times Student Journeys Experience
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New York Times Experts
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Group Leaders
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The American South: Spotlight on Social Justice
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California: Perspectives on Immigration
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CERN and the Swiss Alps: Pushing the Boundaries of Science
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China: Business and Economics in a Rising Market
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D.C. to Detroit: Traversing the American Political Landscape
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D.C. to Houston: Aerospace Technology and Space Exploration
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Denmark: Design and Sustainability Through Interconnected Systems
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Eastern Europe: Life After Communism
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Ecuador and the Galรกpagos: Natural Resources and Economic Development
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Florence and Rome: Art, Culture and Society
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Germany and Sweden: The Future of Cars
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Iceland: Energy and Climate Change at the Arctic Circle
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Ireland and the United Kingdom: Conflict, Peace and Brexit
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Israel and Jordan: Conflict and Peace
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L.A. to Nashville: Inside the Music Industry
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London: Art, Theater, Food and Fashion Through the Critic's Lens
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New York to London: The Business of Sports
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New York to Milan: Fashion Design and Trends in Two Style Capitals
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Oxford Journalism: Media and Digital Storytelling
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Peru: Public Health and Development in the Andes
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Rwanda: Models of Community Health
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Silicon Valley to South Korea: Technology and Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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United States to China, Russia or the European Union: Politics, International Relations and Diplomacy
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D.C. to Houston: Aviation, Robotics and Space Exploration
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Iceland: Nature Untamed
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London: An Introduction to the Arts, Food and Fashion
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Oxford: An Introduction to Journalism
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Switzerland: Science Innovation in the Swiss Alps
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Our Travel Provider
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All Journeys
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How to Apply
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The Times Student Journeys Experience Explore with New York Times experts as they share their insider’s knowledge of a destination or theme prominent in Times coverage. Join us on any of thirty journeys in 2020, each focused on topics and places that have been covered in The Times. Life on the Road Spend each day engaged in structured activities related to your theme, with time built in for students to explore in smaller groups. Explore Your Passions Interview scientists working to advance artificial intelligence, review a designer’s artistic vision or meet politicians and activists with differing views on immigration or international relations. Learn from New York Times Experts Hone your skills in communication, critical thinking and presentation as you develop a project of your choosing and share it at the end of your journey.
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New York Times Experts
Students are joined by a New York Times expert who is a specialist in the destination or theme. Our accomplished experts accompany students for six days on average to lead activities, help students develop new insights and guide students as they create a culminating project related to the trip’s theme.
Ben Mueller Ireland & the United Kingdom
Bruce Weber Oxford Journalism
Celestine Bohlen U.S. to Russia
Christopher Schuetze Germany & Sweden
Daisann McLane China
Dan Wakin Florence
Denise Grady Rwanda
Gabrielle Glaser Eastern Europe
George Johnson CERN & the Swiss Alps
James Gorman Ecuador & the GalĂĄpagos
Jan Benzel Oxford Journalism
Jeanne Moore U.S. to China
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Joanna Nikas New York to Milan
Joe Drape New York to London
Joshua Sokol D.C. to Houston
Kenneth Chang CERN & the Swiss Alps
Laura CollinsHughes London
Miriam Jordan California
Nicholas St. Fleur D.C. to Houston
Palko Karasz U.S. to the European Union
Raymond Zhong Silicon Valley to South Korea
Shannon Hall Switzerland (Middle School)
Tryggvi Adalbjornsson Iceland
Yonette Joseph Oxford (Middle School)
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Group Leaders
In addition to a Times expert, each trip is led by a carefully selected team of group leaders, distinguished in fields related to the themes of our programs. They are not only advisers, guides and mentors, but also good friends. They share our commitment to helping students make their own discoveries in a safe, supportive and fun environment. All leaders are certified in C.P.R. and first aid, and trained in safety and emergency procedures. All leaders hold bachelor’s or advanced degrees.
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Ruth Canagarajah University of Cambridge, M.Phil. Pennsylvania State University, B.A. Ruth is a behavioral economics consultant on East African governance and accountability issues and lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
Gabriel Patterson Univ. of California, Davis, Ph.D. (candidate) Colorado College, B.A. Gabriel is a Ph.D. candidate in agricultural and environmental chemistry, with an emphasis in fiber and polymer science.
Anna Kusmer McGill University, B.S., M.Sc. Anna is a radio reporter and journalist specializing in science and the environment. Her reporting has appeared in outlets such as NPR, PBS, Smithsonian, Outside, Gizmodo and more.
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“The people that I met, both in and out of our student group, will forever leave a mark on my personal political identity and my outlook on the world.� world." Jillian Y., Philadelphia, Penn. Student D.C. to Detroit Journeys Participant Participant
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The American South Spotlight on Social Justice
Engage with issues and initiatives related to social justice as you explore the American South, birthplace of the civil rights movement. Begin your four-state road trip in New Orleans and meet people who lived civil rights history and those carrying on the work of the movement’s pioneers.
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2020 DATES
June 23–July 8 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,390 PLACES VISITED
New Orleans; Montgomery, Ala.; Memphis; Clarksdale, Miss.
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California Perspectives on Immigration
California is believed to be home to over 11 million immigrants — more than any other state in the United States — creating a mix of cultures, politics and tensions. On a road trip across this diverse state, explore different perspectives and voices on immigration, and work to develop a well-rounded understanding of this important issue.
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June 24–July 8 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,290 PLACES VISITED
San Francisco; Los Angeles; San Diego; Tijuana, Mexico
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Miriam Jordan Times National Immigration Reporter
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CERN and the Swiss Alps Pushing the Boundaries of Science Visit some of the most important scientific laboratories in the world on the forefront of physics, mechanics, biology and astronomy. See where the World Wide Web was invented and where biotechnology is advancing knowledge of the human brain. Interview researchers and scientists and see how the technical and human aspects of science intersect.
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June 19–July 2 July 3–July 16 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,990 PLACES VISITED
Geneva, Bern, Interlaken
Left photo: Bern University of Applied Sciences; Top photo: ©jungfrau.ch
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Visit CERN, home of the supercollider and other scientific innovations, including the World Wide Web.
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Raft down the mighty River Lütschine into the turquoise Interlaken.
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Work alongside robotics researchers and their robots at the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Kenneth Chang Times Science Reporter Kenneth Chang is a Science reporter for The Times. With a background in physics, he specializes in writing about NASA and the physical sciences.
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China Business and Economics in a Rising Market Get a frontline view of the fast-evolving Chinese market and the social effects of this rapid change, and gain hands-on experience in the business world. In Shanghai, learn the foundations of China’s economy. Then venture inland to see how China’s other rising cities develop and carve out fascinating niches in the global marketplace.
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2020 DATES
June 26–July 10 GRADES
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Shanghai, Hangzhou, Yiwu, Huangshan, Jingdezhen
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Gain an understanding of the scale and pace of business in China, and China’s role in the world economy, through on-site visits to multinational and Chinese companies.
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Learn about opportunities and innovations in vastly different economic sectors, from the ancient art of porcelain to bike-sharing apps.
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Brush up on your Mandarin.
Daisann McLane Former Times Columnist Daisann McLane was The Times’s Frugal Traveler columnist for six years and a National Geographic Traveler editor at large for 12 years. She speaks Spanish and Cantonese.
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D.C. to Detroit Traversing the American Political Landscape
On a road trip through five states and the District of Columbia, explore differing perspectives on issues like health care, immigration, energy, gun control and jobs. Learn the origins of political divisions, engage in civil discourse in a wide range of communities and meet with people working to create a more united nation.
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2020 DATES
July 6–July 21 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
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Washington, D.C.; Charleston, W.Va.; Nelsonville and Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.
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D.C. to Houston Aerospace Technology and Space Exploration
For generations, space travel has captivated the world. Meet astronomers, aerospace engineers and astronauts on this immersion into aerodynamics and the wonders of space exploration. Visit Washington, D.C., and Houston as you delve into the history of space exploration and learn how the latest innovations are expanding our understanding of the universe. FEATURED EXPERT
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June 22–July 2 July 20–July 30 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$5,490 PLACES VISITED
Washington, D.C.; Shenandoah National Park; Houston
Nicholas St. Fleur Science Writer
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Denmark Design and Sustainability Through Interconnected Systems
Denmark boasts an outsize impact on the world of design. From architecture to urban planning, Danish design is built with sustainability in mind, forming multilevel interconnected systems, mirroring their beloved national treasure, the Lego system. Go on a dynamic adventure, where you will see the most advanced sustainability designs on the planet. FEATURED EXPERT
Nina Siegal Arts Writer and Times Contributor
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2020 DATES
June 27–July 9 GRADES
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Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Vejle, Billund
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Eastern Europe Life After Communism
Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic share borders, elements of their histories and astounding natural beauty. But over the decades, a break from Communism and hopes for democracy have pulled them in different directions, including populism. Explore these gems of Eastern Europe through the lens of their historic and current political realities.
2020 DATES
July 11–July 26 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,190 PLACES VISITED
Budapest, Bratislava, High Tatras, Prague, Cesky Krumlov
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Gabrielle Glaser Author and Times Contributor
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Ecuador and the Galápagos Natural Resources and Economic Development Explore Ecuador’s complex relationship to its abundant natural resources, and consider the impacts of drilling, mining and tourism on local communities, ecosystems and economies. Speak with conservationists and indigenous rights activists to better understand the challenges and opportunities that resource extraction projects bring to their communities.
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July 16–August 1 GRADES
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Quito, Yasuni National Park, Andean Highlands, Intag Valley, Galápagos Islands
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Stay in a remote Kichwa village and work with village leaders on clean water and cultural preservation initiatives. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to better understand the intersections between resource conservation efforts and tourism in the Galápagos.
James Gorman Times Science Writer James Gorman writes about animal behavior, evolution and conservation, and writes and narrates the ScienceTake video series. He has been at the paper since 1993.
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Florence and Rome Art, Society and Culture
Florence was the heart of medieval culture and Rome the heart of civilization, and both still make history. Visit these cultural wonderlands as you delve into topics prominent in New York Times coverage of the arts, culture and society. Meet with local professionals, attend guest lectures and participate in hands-on activities to explore these two cities. FEATURED EXPERT
Dan Wakin Times Editor and Reporter
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2020 DATES
July 5–July 16 GRADES
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Florence, Rome
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Germany and Sweden The Future of Cars
From BMW to Volvo and beyond, tech and automotive companies are rapidly propelling us into the future. Self-driving cars are a reality, raising ethical, legal and economic questions about how they will change urban landscapes. Travel to two countries on the forefront of automotive technology to meet with pioneers in the industry.
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2020 DATES
June 20–July 5 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,790 PLACES VISITED
Munich, Stuttgart and Wolfsburg, Germany; Gothenburg, Sweden
Christoper Schuetze Times Reporter, Berlin Bureau
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Iceland Energy and Climate Change at the Arctic Circle Visit volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, thermal pools and other geological wonders as you explore Iceland, where both climate change and successes in renewable energy are fast-moving and visible throughout the country. Meet with scientists, local fishermen and historians and get an inside look at a small nation having a big impact on its future.
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July 2–July 16 July 16–July 30 GRADES
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Reykjavik, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Patreksfjordur, Isafjordur
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Spend an afternoon on a local fishing boat and learn how warming ocean temperatures have brought new species to the fjords. Walk between two tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park, and trek across a retreating glacier to witness the immediate effects of climate change.
George Johnson Science Writer George Johnson has written about science for The New York Times for more than 25 years. He is the author of nine books, including “The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments” and “Strange Beauty: Murray GellMann and the Revolution in 20th-Century Physics.”
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Ireland and the United Kingdom Conflict, Peace and Brexit
As old empires fade, how do the divided communities they leave behind build a peaceful future? Visit the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England to see how the redrawing of borders has tried to resolve national identity for centuries. Hear firsthand accounts of Northern Ireland’s civil war and learn how Brexit threatens to undermine 20 years of peace. FEATURED EXPERT
Ben Mueller Times London Correspondent
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July 21–August 1 GRADES
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Dublin, Boyne Valley, Belfast, Derry, London
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Israel and Jordan Conflict and Peace
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has ignited impassioned debate for more than a century. Delve into perspectives on all sides of this enduring and deeply personal conflict as you seek to better understand its origins and complications. Explore the nuances and impacts of this longstanding struggle and gain greater insight into its complexities.
2020 DATES
June 25–July 9 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,790 PLACES VISITED
Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the West Bank, Amman, Petra
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Myra Noveck Times Senior Researcher, Jerusalem Bureau
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L.A. to Nashville Inside the Music Industry
Delve into the art and business of making music in two U.S. cities known for their impact and influence on the industry. Explore the history and modern-day workings of the industry from the inside as you acquaint yourself with professionals, including composers, studio musicians and performers to publicists, managers, producers and engineers.
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2020 DATES
June 27–July 11 GRADES
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Los Angeles, Nashville
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London Art, Theater, Food and Fashion Through the Critic’s Lens
Take on the role of tastemaker in one of the world’s most vibrant cultural hubs. Visit galleries, theaters, restaurants and runways as you learn about the history and techniques of criticism. Appreciate tradition and the vanguard as you create your own personal guide to London.
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2020 DATES
June 28–July 12 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$7,290 PLACES VISITED
London, Cambridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Camber Sands
Laura Collins-Hughes Theater Critic and Reporter
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New York to London The Business of Sports
Sports is more than what happens on the field. Spend time on both sides of the Atlantic, in New York City and London, as you delve into the business and culture of sports. Learn about stadium operations, team management and sports marketing as you visit historic pitches, fields and stadiums.
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July 5–July 18 July 11–July 24 GRADES
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$6,790 PLACES VISITED
New York City, London
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Meet with coaches and managers to learn what goes into making a team financially and competitively successful, and with fans to see what makes those teams popular.
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Go behind the scenes at The New York Times’s Sports desk to understand how sports journalism is not just writing about who won and who lost.
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During down time, play pickup soccer matches in famous parks like Central Park in Manhattan or The Regent’s Park in London.
Joe Drape Times Sports Reporter Joe Drape has been writing about the intersection of sports, culture and money since coming to The New York Times in 1998. He has also pursued these lines of reporting as the author of six books, including the Times best-seller “American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Champion’s Legendary Rise.”
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New York to Milan Fashion Design and Trends in Two Style Capitals Step behind the scenes of the fashion industry and learn many of the tools needed to design, critique and create your own ready-to-wear clothing line. Develop a critical understanding of fashion and the ways it shapes and is shaped by identity and culture. Study international trends and fashion history, and meet with upand-coming designers.
2020 DATES
June 20–July 5 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,990 PLACES VISITED
New York City; Milan, Italy
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Meet with up-and-coming Italian designers to learn how they are trying to establish themselves in a historically competitive business.
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Explore the ethics of fashion, from the social impact on garment workers to body-image issues.
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Gain an understanding of the environmental and consumer trade-offs of fast fashion, and design a photo shoot using discarded fabrics.
Joanna Nikas Times Fashion Editor and Reporter Joanna Nikas is a writer and editor for the Styles section, where she has focused on fashion week coverage and stories about artists like Cardi B and Erykah Badu. She edits the wide-ranging Surfacing column.
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Oxford Journalism Media and Digital Storytelling
Hone your skills as a journalist at one of the Western world’s great centers of learning: Oxford. Journalism offers a lens on topics that gives you perspective and the ability to better communicate your thoughts. Immerse yourself in British culture, history, arts and current events as you learn about reporting, photography and digital storytelling.
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2020 DATES
July 15–July 26 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,690 PLACES VISITED
London, Oxford
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Interview Oxford locals for a feature article, series of profiles or podcast.
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Speak with journalists, documentarians or foreign correspondents for a firsthand look into the heart of modern journalism.
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Attend a play by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Jan Benzel Former Times Editor Jan Benzel is a veteran features and news editor who, in her 30-year career at The Times, has worked in many corners of the paper, covering arts and entertainment, travel, media, New York City and style.
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Peru Public Health and Development in the Andes
Walk into the Sacred Valley and learn how government has worked closely with international health groups to provide community-based health care to Peru’s diverse population. Learn from health practitioners and see how they treat disease and train community members to balance respect for traditional medical practices with more modern treatments. FEATURED EXPERT
Tara Parker-Pope Times Columnist and Founding Editor of Well
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2020 DATES
June 24–July 7 July 8–July 21 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$5,490 PLACES VISITED
Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
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Rwanda Models of Community Health
Rwanda, a small, lush, mountainous East African nation with a troubled past, has made extraordinary progress in providing health care to all its residents. Examine public health in Rwanda from multiple perspectives and contrast what you find there with practices and policies in the United States. Learn from medical workers and grassroots organizations.
2020 DATES
June 29–July 16 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,290 PLACES VISITED
Kigali, Nyamata, Musanze
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Denise Grady Times Science Reporter
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Silicon Valley to South Korea Technology and Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Tech, one of the world’s fastest-growing and highestgrossing industries, has resulted in a technological revolution. Beginning in Silicon Valley and ending in Seoul, South Korea, meet engineers and tech visionaries, visit established and new companies, and get hands-on experience, while learning to brainstorm ideas effectively.
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Raymond Zhong Times Technology Reporter
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July 5–July 20 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
$6,990 PLACES VISITED
Silicon Valley, Calif.; Seoul, South Korea
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United States to China, Russia or the European Union Politics, International Relations and Diplomacy
Begin together in Washington, D.C., to get a foundation in international diplomacy and a sense of American priorities at home and abroad. Then head to one of three cities — Beijing, Moscow or Brussels — to deepen your understanding of complex ideas and issues; trace the history of American diplomatic relationships; and learn how the fates of all nations are tied together. FEATURED EXPERT
Celestine Bohlen Former Times Correspondent
2020 DATES
July 6–July 23 GRADES
9–12 TUITION
China $7,490 Russia $6,990 The European Union $7,790 PLACES VISITED
Washington, D.C., then travel to Beijing, Moscow or Brussels
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
D.C. to Houston Aviation, Robotics and Space Exploration
The United States wants to go back to the moon, 50 years after Apollo 11 landed there. Private companies want to go there, too. Beginning in Washington, D.C., and ending in Houston, home of the space program, gain hands-on experience in the basics of aerospace engineering and robotics, and explore the life of an astronaut.
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Nicholas St. Fleur Science Writer
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2020 DATES
July 8–July 17 GRADES
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Washington D.C.; Shenandoah National Park; Houston
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Iceland Nature Untamed
Iceland, a land of natural wonders, is also a land of change, some of it good, some of it not so good. See how this transformation, some of it linked to climate change, shows up in its glaciers, waterfalls and thermal pools, and how Iceland is dealing with it. Get an inside look into how a small nation deals with problems the rest of the world faces.
2020 DATES
June 23–July 3 GRADES
7–8 TUITION
$7,190 PLACES VISITED
Reykjavik, Isafjordur
FEATURED EXPERT
Tryggvi Adalbjornsson Climate Reporter
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London An Introduction to the Arts, Food and Fashion Dive into art, theater, fashion and food in London and learn to think like a New York Times arts journalist. Sample the riches of this cultural capital and create your own itinerary. Go into the English countryside and to Oxford. Visit museums and galleries, and attend performances. Share your discoveries with others in pictures, words and video.
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July 2–11 GRADES
7–8 TUITION
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London, Oxford, the Cotswolds
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Laura Collins-Hughes Theater Critic and Reporter
Break into small groups for cooking classes to learn to make dishes from scones to Cameroonian cuisine. Share what you learn by producing a group recipe book.
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Tour the reconstructed Globe Theatre, and learn how audience interactions shaped Shakespeare’s greatest works.
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See how fashion trends arise in London, and learn to spot them on your own.
Laura CollinsHughes is a freelance arts reporter and critic who has been writing about theater for The New York Times since 2013. As a critic, she covers mainly Off and Off Off Broadway.
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Oxford An Introduction to Journalism
Explore the fast-changing field of journalism, learn how reporters cover their beats and develop the skills a multimedia producer uses. Visit the town where Shakespeare lived and see a performance of one of his plays there. Based at Oxford, learn the tools of journalism and dive into stories of local, national and international importance.
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Yonette Joseph Editor, Times International Desk
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2020 DATES
June 27–July 7 GRADES
7–8 TUITION
$5,990 PLACES VISITED
Oxford, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge
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Switzerland Science Innovation in the Swiss Alps
Get hands-on experience as you visit world-class laboratories on the cutting edge of technology, biology and astronomy in Switzerland. Take a train to the highest railway station in Europe. Hike and raft through the Swiss Alps and learn how the scientific community is continuing to push the limits of human knowledge.
2020 DATES
June 26–July 7 July 10–July 21 GRADES
7–8 TUITION
$6,990 PLACES VISITED
Geneva, Bern, Interlaken
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Shannon Hall Science Writer
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DATES
TUITION
The American South: Spotlight on Social Justice
6/23–7/8
$6,390
California: Perspectives on Immigration
6/24–7/8
$6,290
CERN and the Swiss Alps: Pushing the Boundaries of Science
6/19–7/2
$6,990
7/3–7/16 China: Business and Economics in a Rising Market
6/26–7/10
$6,690
D.C. to Detroit: Traversing the American Political Landscape
7/6–7/21
$6,190
D.C. to Houston: Aerospace Technology and Space Exploration
6/22–7/2
$5,490
7/20–7/30 Denmark: Design and Sustainability Through Interconnected Systems
6/27–7/9
$6,590
Ecuador and the Galápagos: Natural Resources and Economic Development
7/16–8/1
$6,190
Eastern Europe: Life After Communism
7/11–7/26
$6,190
Florence and Rome: Art, Culture and Society
7/5–7/16
$6,190
Germany and Sweden: The Future of Cars
6/20–7/5
$6,790
Iceland: Energy and Climate Change at the Arctic Circle
7/2–7/16
$8,290
7/16–7/30 Ireland and the United Kingdom: Conflict, Peace and Brexit
7/21–8/1
$6,290
Israel and Jordan: Conflict and Peace
6/25–7/9
$6,790
L.A. to Nashville: Inside the Music Industry
6/27–7/11
$6,390
London: Art, Theater, Food and Fashion Through the Critic’s Lens
6/28–7/12
$7,290
New York to London: The Business of Sports
7/5–7/18
$6,790
7/11–7/24 New York to Milan: Fashion Design and Trends in Two Style Capitals
6/20–7/5
$6,990
Oxford Journalism: Media and Digital Storytelling
7/15–7/26
$6,690
Peru: Public Health and Development in the Andes
6/24–7/7
$5,490
7/8–7/21 Rwanda: Models of Community Health
6/29–7/16
$6,290
Silicon Valley to South Korea: Technology and Design, Innovation
7/5–7/20
$6,990
United States to China: Politics, International Relations and Diplomacy
7/6–7/23
$7,490
United States to the European Union: Politics, International Relations
7/6–7/23
$7,790
7/6–7/23
$6,990
and Entrepreneurship
and Diplomacy United States to Russia: Politics, International Relations and Diplomacy
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D.C. to Houston: Aviation, Robotics and Space Exploration
7/8–7/17
$5,390
Iceland: Nature Untamed
6/23–7/3
$7,190
London: An Introduction to the Arts, Food and Fashion
7/2–7/11
$6,790
Oxford: An Introduction to Journalism
6/27–7/7
$5,990
Switzerland: Science Innovation in the Swiss Alps
6/26–7/7
$6,990
7/10–7/21
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Visit nytimes.com/studentjourneys Begin your application and hold a space in a program. Complete your application. Please call to speak with the program director who organizes the program that interests you. We are excited to answer your questions and tell you about the people and places that make the experience unique. Eligibility Students completing 7th or 8th grade are eligible to participate in middle school trips and students completing 9th through 12th grades are eligible to participate in high school trips. Students must be at least 13 years old at the time of trip departure. Scholarship Opportunities The Putney Open Door Fund, a nonprofit foundation whose purpose is to provide support for young people seeking educational summer experiences, considers scholarship applications from students applying to New York Times Student Journeys. To learn about scholarship opportunities and eligibility, visit nytimes.com/studentjourneys/ scholarship.
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