New York: the trip

My first impression of Times Square was one of sheer amazement. You look up to see the skyscrapers - these great monuments of steal, brick and glass all laid out in a perfect pattern of streets and blocks. I just found myself lost in a city of hope and dreams and rush of excitement hit me.

Noah R, Year 12 Economics Student

This was followed by an access all areas tour of the new Yankee Stadium, home to the worldrenowned New York Yankees baseball team. One of the trip highlights included a visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum aboard the expansive aircraft carrier Intrepid, which also housed a space exhibition where students could get up close to the first space shuttle, the Enterprise. Beside the dock stood an impressive aircraft collection, including a retired British Airways Concord. Students also enjoyed a boat trip to

Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty, recognised as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. This was followed by a stop at Ellis Island where students learnt about its history as the destination where more than 12 million immigrants were welcomed to its shores between 1855-1890.