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B US I N ES S & ECONO M I C S EDUCATE THROUGH TRAVEL Xi’an, China
MONEY
Talks! Capitalise your students’ potential and turn them into the savvy Warren Buffets you know they are. Students will bring case studies to life, explore the inner workings of financial centres and the best business schools in the whole world.
WEST COAST USA Forget the pitter-patter of hopefuls down Wall Street, if you don’t dream big here, then don’t dream at all. Birthing market leaders like Apple, eBay and many others who grace the Fortune 100, this is the certified centre for technology and social media. Heaven forbid a life without it!
Itinerary Day 1 Boy, is business booming here! Arrive in San Fran and ease your
students into a new time zone with an exciting activity. An Alcatraz boat cruise is the perfect way to see the prison, without stepping foot on the island. In the evening, your students will head home for an early night – there’s lots of learning ahead.
Day 2 Students will start the day with a trip to the Silicon Valley Innovation
Centre. To kick off the visit, students will enjoy a keynote presentation from a high-flying CEO. Leveraging decades of experience in Silicon Valley, the keynote speech will cover transformation and corporate innovation trends and technologies. Later on, your group will be mixing with the best of the best on a Stanford University Campus tour, sure to get their brains boggling. On this tour, they’ll check out the inner workings on this world-famous campus, and get a chance to visit the library and chat to students.
Day 3 Today, it’s on to Googleplex, the famed HQ of a company which
is undoubtedly THE major player of our generation. Leaving with insider knowledge, your group will head to the Intel Museum to go behind the scenes of the original Silicon Valley success story. Round off the day with some stateside cuisine.
Day 4 Enjoy some free time to take in the best bits of San Fran. That
means plenty of time for shopping, riding the cable cars and, of course, a quick detour to find Mrs Doubtfire’s house.
Day 5 Time to make for the big leagues! That means a trip to Apple HQ
and Apple Store. Your students will find out what it takes to stay one step ahead of the competition and unfold this success story from start to finish.
Day 6 Let them embrace their inner entrepreneur with a day trip to Tesla. On this experience day, they’ll be learning about the interlocking nature of technology and transportation. All this innovation chat calls for a large dinner and heaps of rest – travel starts tomorrow!
Day 7 In the morning students will gather for breakfast to discuss the
findings of their trip, before transferring to the airport where you’ll catch your evening flight home.
Inclusions: v Flights v UK & overseas transfers v 6 nights’ accommodation v Pre-departure teacher pack v 24-hour emergency service v F ree trip leader place options
HIGHLIGHTS:
v Alcatraz cruise v Intel site visit v S ilicon Valley
innovation centre v Googleplex v Apple HQ v Tesla experience day WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v Big Sur Trip v Y osemite National
Park day trip
CHINA Certified high achievers in terms of growth, investment, technology and GDP. Is there anything they can’t do? Apparently not! China is a global teacher’s pet when it comes to all things business. Come on guys, leave something for the rest of the world!
Inclusions:
HIGHLIGHTS:
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v S ummer Palace
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v C ompany visit
v 5 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
v M ing tombs v G reat Wall
Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Beijing and make way to your accommodation with a
pre-organised transfer. Settle in and head over to the Summer Palace, the prime spot for relaxation since 1115BC. Navigate your way up the highest peak to see the Beijing skyline. In the evening treat your students to a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, a peaceful way to end to your first day.
Day 2 Visit a Chinese company to see how business works in the world’s
fastest-growing economy. Enjoy a tour of the offices and a lecture, followed by a student-led Q&A session. Later, tuck into a traditional meal.
Day 3 Head to the Great Wall of China for a real taste of Chinese history. After your morning walk, visit the Ming Tombs, located at the foot of the scenic Tianshou Mountain. In the evening, eat out at a local haunt before opting for a Kung Fu show at the Red Theatre.
Day 4 Set your alarms early to see the raising of the flag at Tiananmen Square and admire its museums. Later, board a train to Shanghai.
Day 5 Today the group will get the chance to visit a factory to see China’s manufacturing industry. Tour the factory and attend a lecture about the organisation and its trade in China, followed by a Q&A session.
Day 6 Just time enough for your students to get one more skill under
their belt before leaving. A morning calligraphy class gives them the chance to learn this highly valued ancient skill with the help of a professional calligraphist. Enjoy some downtime in the afternoon before you depart.
v N ational Museum
of China v T iananmen Square v F actory visit, Q&A v C hinese calligraphy
lessons TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v Manufacturing v Start-ups v Business management v Factory work v Supply chain v Governing restrictions WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v Y u Yuan Gardens
BRUSSELS
HIGHLIGHTS:
v The National Bank of
She might be small, but she has a mighty voice. Noted as a European hub for all things money, Brussels is home to NATO, the European Union and countless international banks. Is there anything this place doesn’t have?
Belgium Museum v European Parliament v EU Commission
Visitors Centre v The Grand Palace v Audi Factory
Inclusions:
TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v 2 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
v Global strategy v Financial structure v Politics and economics v Monetary systems
Itinerary
v Corporate financial
planning
Day 1 Leave the UK and fly to Brussels. In the afternoon, you and your group will enjoy a guided tour of the National Bank of Belgium. That evening, your group can enjoy a traditional Belgian meal.
Day 2 Start your day with a guided tour of the European Parliament
buildings to grasp a better understanding of the political underpinnings of the city. In the afternoon, students can explore the EU Commission Visitors Centre. Afterwards there’ll be time for some tourist hotspots - be sure not to miss the Grand Palace!
Day 3 On their last day, your students will explore the factory of the
global manufacturing giant, Audi. Holding a name in one of the world’s most lucrative sectors, this is one of the most successful brands in the world. Enjoy a bite to eat in the famous Jordan Square before catching your flight back to the UK.
WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v A day trip to: Bruges,
Antwerp or Waterloo v Chocolate-making
session and tour v The Atomium v Explore production
of Het Belang van Limburg v Magritte Museum
BERLIN
It might be the poster boy for all things cool, but Berlin is all grown up in the boardroom, with some of the most sophisticated financial institutions in Europe and some of the largest corporations in the world. Looks like they’re doing something right.
HIGHLIGHTS:
v BMW Motorcycle
factory v Sony Centre v Ritter Sport
Inclusions:
v Silicon Allee v Guest lecture
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v Holocaust memorial
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v Reichstag Dome
v 2 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options TOPICS TICKED OFF:
Itinerary Day 1 Land in the historical capital of Germany and transfer to your accommodation. Today your students will be heading to the BMW Motorcycle factory to see the production line from start to finish. In the afternoon, they’ll get to explore tech at the Sony Centre at Potsdamer Platz.
Day 2 Students will spend their morning soaking up the big business of
chocolate-making at Ritter Sport, the perfect place to grab some bitesized souvenirs. In the afternoon, they’ll enjoy a guided tour of Silicon Allee, a group specifically tailored to start-ups and tech enthusiasts in Berlin.
Day 3 In the morning, the group will enjoy a guest lecture at a local
university on a topic of your choice. Students will end their trip on a historical note, with a visit to the Holocaust Memorial and the Reichstag Dome, before heading home.
v Manufacturing v Local business v Tourism v Production line v Start-ups WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v Visit to KPM Welt v Museum Island v East Side Gallery v Fernsehturm v Checkpoint Charlie
PRAGUE
It might look like it is straight out of a fairy tale, but this city means business. A spot where contemporary business meets turrets and gargoyles. Now, now, that’s no way to speak about the modern-day businessman!
HIGHLIGHTS:
v Škoda Car Plant visit v C ERGE-EI Institute v Czech Stock Exchange
Inclusions:
v Czech National Bank
Exhibition
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v 2 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
v Political structure v Monetary systems
Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in the capital and start with a visit to the Prague Stock
Exchange, one of the oldest market traders in the country. In the evening, your group will enjoy their first evening meal.
v Fiscal policies v Manufacturing
industry v Production line and
logistics
Day 2 Kick off your second day in the city with a visit to the Škoda Car
Plant. The company employs over 28,700 and is an integral part of the economy. In the afternoon, your group can explore the Czech National Bank Exhibition, where they will learn about the development of the digital monetary system.
v City of Prague
Day 3 In the morning, your students can enjoy an economics lecture
v Barrandov Film Studio
at the CERGE-EI Institute where professionals can deliver presentations on your choice of topics. Your group can enjoy some free time in the afternoon, where they can tick off the popular attractions: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square.
WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
Museum v U Fleku Brewery v Toyota, Peugeot and
Citroën factory
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