Student Journeys Summer 2018 Brochure

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Summer travel programs for high school students. Explore your interests with New York Times experts.


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 students delve into a theme of their choosing through hands-on experiences with a New York Times expert and a team of group leaders. Through activities in the field and interactions with locals, students expand their learning beyond the traditional classroom and pursue a project with guidance from accomplished experts and leaders. TRAVEL TO DESTINATIONS PROMINENT IN THE TIMES

Our journeys take students to places that have been covered in The Times, where students can benefit from our insider’s perspective as they explore themes and topics associated with local and global issues. EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS

Each journey has a focus on science, arts, politics, business, journalism, history or food. These themes are designed to help you explore a new topic or go deeper into one that’s already a passion. LEARN FROM NEW YORK TIMES EXPERTS

Students are joined by a New York Times expert who is a specialist in the destination or theme. These accomplished individuals join each program to lead informal discussions, inspire students to develop new perspectives and offer advice and mentorship.

“Our son learned how to engage in a new culture and how to be a great traveler. He also developed a great relationship with a worldclass thinker and writer who made a great impression upon him as a role model.” — ABBEY GARDNER & PATRICK DOLAN, NEW YORK, N.Y.

SUMMER 2018

“The highlight of my program was being able to meet and speak with people actively making a difference. At the end of the trip, creating and presenting an easy project about something I was interested in gave me a great sense of accomplishment.” — SASKIA E., SAN JOSE, CALIF. AMERICAN SOUTH PARTICIPANT

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


ASIA

Thailand and Vietnam CULTURE AND CUISINE

DATES

INTEREST CATEGORY

June 27–July 13 TUITION

$5,790

Food & Agriculture Arts & Culture

EXPERT

PLACES VISITED

Kim Severson, Food Reporter

Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Explore the culture of Thailand and Vietnam through the delectable lens of cuisine. Sample fried silkworms on the streets of Hanoi, search markets for authentic tastes, or shadow a reporter at a Bangkok-based travel magazine. Delve into the art of growing, harvesting, preparing and savoring food with the guidance of a Times food expert.

SUMMER 2018

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


China BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN A RISING MARKET

Get a frontline view of the global economy and participate in a weeklong internship. DATES

EXPERT

June 24–July 7 $6,290

Tom Redburn, Former Economics Editor

INTEREST CATEGORY

PLACES VISITED

TUITION

Business & Economics

Shanghai, Hong Kong

Israel and Jordan CONFLICT AND PEACE

Examine enduring conflict and peace efforts with scholars, activists and religious leaders. DATES

EXPERT

July 2–15 $6,290

Jodi Rudoren, Editorial Director, NYT Global

INTEREST CATEGORY

PLACES VISITED

TUITION

History & Context Politics & Perspectives

SUMMER 2018

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amman, Wadi Rum

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


SOUTH AMERICA

Peru PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE ANDES

DATES

INTEREST CATEGORY

June 27–July 10 TUITION

$5,490

Science & Nature Politics & Perspectives

EXPERT

PLACES VISITED

Donald McNeil, Science Reporter

Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Learn how Peru has worked closely with international health groups to provide community-based health care to the country’s diverse population. Learn firsthand from health practitioners, and see how they treat disease and train community members to balance respect for traditional medical practices with more modern treatments.

SUMMER 2018

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


NORTH AMERICA

American South

D. C. to Detroit

SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE

POLITICS AND DIVISIONS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL

Focus on race, inequality and civil rights, and meet people seeking solutions.

Explore perspectives on topics from jobs to gun control. Discuss paths forward.

DATES

EXPERT

DATES

EXPERT

June 25–July 10

Peter Applebome, Deputy Editor

July 8–25

Yamiche Alcindor, Reporter

PLACES VISITED

$5,790

TUITION

$5,790 INTEREST CATEGORY

History & Context Politics & Perspectives

New Orleans, La.; Montgomery and Selma, Ala.; Memphis, Tenn.; Clarksdale and Greenwood, Miss.

TUITION

INTEREST CATEGORY

Politics & Perspectives

PLACES VISITED

Washington, D.C.; Charleston, W.Va.; Athens and Sandusky, Ohio; Detroit and Petoskey, Mich.

California

California

FOLLOW THE WATER FROM SOURCE TO SEA

PERSPECTIVES ON IMMIGRATION

Delve into issues of water conservation as you explore Tahoe, Yosemite and the coast.

Speak with lawmakers, migrant workers and border officers to explore this issue. DATES

EXPERT

June 24–July 8

Jennifer Medina, National Correspondent

DATES

EXPERT

June 20–30

Henry Fountain, Climate Reporter

TUITION

PLACES VISITED

INTEREST CATEGORY

TUITION

$5,490 INTEREST CATEGORY

Science & Nature Activities & Sports

SUMMER 2018

Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco

$5,590 History & Context Politics & Perspectives

PLACES VISITED

San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

New York to Milan FASHION DESIGN AND TRENDS IN TWO STYLE CAPITALS

DATES

INTEREST CATEGORY

June 22–July 7

Arts & Culture

TUITION

Business & Economics

$6,390

EXPERT

PLACES VISITED

Matthew Schneier, Style Reporter

New York City; Milan, Italy

Step behind the scenes of the fashion industry and learn to design, critique and create your own ready-to-wear clothing line in two global centers of style and innovation. With your expert, study international trends, meet with haute couture designers, and develop a critical understanding of how fashion shapes and is shaped by identity and culture.

SUMMER 2018

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


EUROPE

Oxford and Florence Residential Program INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, CURRENT EVENTS AND THE ARTS

Live and learn in a dynamic community of students with diverse interests. Through hands-on activities, meetings with local professionals, guest lectures and the guidance of a Times expert, dive into a theme of your choosing: • International Relations & Economics • Current Events • Arts & Culture

Join either the Florence or Oxford portions of this program. Or make the most of your experience by starting in Florence and ending in Oxford, immersing yourself in two cultures and perspectives.

SUMMER 2018

DATES

Florence: July 1–12 / Oxford: July 11–22 Oxford & Florence: July 1–22 TUITION

Florence: $5,790 / Oxford: $5,790 Oxford & Florence: $9,990 INTEREST CATEGORY

Arts & Culture Business & Economics Politics & Perspectives OXFORD EXPERTS

Kim Barker, Foreign Correspondent Wendell Jamieson, Metro Editor FLORENCE EXPERTS

Dan Wakin, Deputy Director, NYT Global Ian Fisher, Former Correspondent PLACES VISITED

Florence, Oxford

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


Oxford Journalism MEDIA AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Hone your skills as a journalist at one of the Western world’s greatest centers of learning. DATES

EXPERT

July 11–22

Jim Dwyer, Columnist

TUITION

$5,790

PLACES VISITED

INTEREST CATEGORY

Oxford

Journalism & Media

London ART, THEATER, FOOD AND FASHION THROUGH THE CRITIC’S LENS

Take on the role of tastemaker and develop your unique voice as a critic of the arts. DATES

EXPERTS

June 24–July 8 July 10–24

Patrick Healy, Deputy Culture Editor

TUITION

$6,990 INTEREST CATEGORY

Arts & Culture

Roslyn Sulcas, Critic and Reporter PLACES VISITED

London, Stratfordupon-Avon, Isle of Wight, Cambridge

SUMMER 2018

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


CERN and the

Swiss Alps

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE

DATES

June 22–July 5 July 6–19

INTEREST CATEGORY

Science & Nature

EXPERT

PLACES VISITED

Kenneth Chang, Science Reporter

Geneva, Lugano, Interlaken

George Johnson, Science Writer

TUITION

$6,890

As scientists in Switzerland push the limits of human knowledge, how can they communicate their breakthroughs? Along with your expert, visit world-class laboratories on the cutting edge of physics, mechanics, biology and astronomy. Interview researchers and investigate the technical and human aspects of science.

SUMMER 2018

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


Iceland ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

Learn about the effects of climate change and explore renewable energy innovations. DATES

EXPERT

July 9–23

John Schwartz, Climate Reporter

TUITION

$7,890

PLACES VISITED

INTEREST CATEGORY

Science & Nature

Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Patreksfjordur, Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Germany LEADERSHIP AND THE CHANGING FACE OF EUROPE

Meet officials, activists and immigrants to explore Germany’s role in Europe. DATES

EXPERT

June 22–July 5 July 7–20

Melissa Eddy, Berlin Correspondent

TUITION

$6,690 INTEREST CATEGORY

History & Context Politics & Perspectives

SUMMER 2018

Jack Ewing, Economics Correspondent PLACES VISITED

Berlin, Leipzig, Stuttgart, Munich

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


New York Times Experts A New York Times journalist or subject-matter expert joins each journey to share their insider’s knowledge of the destination or theme. Our 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.

D.C. TO DETROIT

Yamiche Alcindor

AMERICAN SOUTH

Peter Applebome

GERMANY

OXFORD & FLORENCE

CERN & THE SWISS ALPS

OXFORD JOURNALISM

CALIFORNIA WATER

Kim Barker

Kenneth Chang

Melissa Eddy

Jack Ewing

GERMANY

OXFORD & FLORENCE

LONDON

OXFORD & FLORENCE

CERN & THE SWISS ALPS

CHINA

ISRAEL & JORDAN

Patrick Healy

CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION

Wendell Jamieson

Jennifer Medina

Tom Redburn

ICELAND

THAILAND & VIETNAM

John Schwartz

Kim Severson

Ian Fisher

George Johnson

Jim Dwyer

Henry Fountain

PERU

Donald McNeil

NYC & MILAN

Jodi Rudoren

Matthew Schneier

LONDON

OXFORD & FLORENCE

Roslyn Sulcas

Dan Wakin


“Our daughter loved being out and about every day and appreciated the intense schedule. She gained more confidence regarding traveling by herself and her ability to work with new people.”

“I hope students get to experience this program for many years to come. I am a better person and writer because of it.” — JOSEPH N., NEW YORK, N.Y. OXFORD JOURNALISM PARTICIPANT

— DONGKWAN KIM & MYONGHEE BAN, LANSDALE, PA.

All Journeys DESTINATION

DATES TUITION

American South: Spotlight on Social Justice

6/25–7/10

$5,790

California: Follow the Water From Source to Sea

6/20–6/30

$5,490

California: Perspectives on Immigration

6/24–7/8

$5,590

CERN and the Swiss Alps: Pushing the Boundaries of Science 6/22–7/5 7/6–7/19

$6,890

China: Business and Economics in a Rising Market

6/24–7/7

$6,290

D.C. to Detroit: Politics and Divisions, National and Local

7/8–7/25

$5,790

Germany: Leadership and the Changing Face of Europe 6/22–7/5 $6,690 7/7–7/20 Iceland: Energy and Climate Change at the Arctic Circle

7/9–7/23 $7,890

Israel and Jordan: Conflict and Peace

7/2–7/15 $6,290

London: Art, Theater, Food and Fashion Through the Critic’s Lens 6/24–7/8 $6,990 7/10–7/24 New York to Milan: Fashion Design and Trends in Two Style Capitals

6/22–7/7 $6,390

Oxford and Florence: International Relations, Current Events and the Arts

Florence 7/1–7/12 $5,790

Oxford 7/11–7/22 $5,790 Oxford & Florence 7/1–7/22 $9,990 Oxford Journalism: Media and Digital Storytelling

7/11–7/22 $5,790

Peru: Public Health and Development in the Andes

6/27–7/10 $5,490

Thailand and Vietnam: Culture and Cuisine

6/27–7/13 $5,790

SUMMER 2018

| Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350


OUR TRAVEL PROVIDER

Operating each of our journeys is Putney Student Travel. Since 1951, Putney has offered high school and middle school students the opportunity to shape their world through travel, cultural engagement, friendship and fun. With a focus on logistics and safety, Putney creates experiential learning programs that inspire students in real-world contexts, with an emphasis on deep engagement off the beaten track. 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 hold bachelor’s or advanced degrees. LIFE ON THE ROAD

Spend each day engaged in activities related to your theme. Interview scientists working to advance artificial intelligence, pitch a business idea to entrepreneurs, review a designer’s artistic vision or meet politicians, activists and lawmakers with differing views on immigration. 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. HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure the health and safety of our students, we use reputable transportation companies, have strong networks of in-country contacts and identify English-speaking clinics. All leaders are certified in C.P.R. and first aid, and trained in safety and emergency procedures. Program days are filled with structured activities, with occasional times when students explore a designated area in small groups.

How to Apply 1 2 3

Visit our website. Complete the application form, agreement form and payment. Submit your application statement and two teacher references.

ELIGIBILITY

Students completing 9th through 12th grades are eligible to participate. 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 more about scholarship opportunities and eligibility, visit nytimes.com/ studentjourneys/scholarship. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Quoted trip prices are per person and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs subject to change. All terms and conditions can be found at nytimes.com/ studentjourneys or you can call 866-870-2350 and request a copy be sent to you.


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