Short Term Travel Trips
Short Term Travel Trips
The Sage Colleges offers a number of short term travel trips generally in January or in May. These trips are connected to am academic class which can offer 1 - 3 credits. These trips are planed by a faculty member in conjunction with the Office of Cultural Enrichment and Diversity.
Why go on a short term travel trip? The cost of the trip is paid up front before you leave and covers: airfare, hotel accommodations, tour guides, ground transportation, entrance or admission fees, travelers insurance, and many meals.
Upcoming Short Term Trips:
May 11 to May 25, 2009 MBA - 599 BUSINESS IN CHINA
Beijing, Xian, Guilin, and Shanghai
Business in China (MBA 599) is a three (3) credit Multi National Corporate and Cultural Study Tour offering the opportunity to study through travel. China was once deemed the sleeping giant, however, the giant is awakening. At 5000 years old, Chinas civilization is one of the worlds oldest, but is evolving into a 21st century global economic leader. Participants in this study tour are introduced to Chinas history and culture, while enabling them with knowledge and experience to perform in the global economy. The study tour includes multi-national corporate tours and culture exchanges.
4 Days in Beijing The Capital of the Peoples Republic of China including the National Peoples Congress, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, The Great Wall, Beijing 2008 Olympic Complex, Summer Palace, Temple of the Heavens, et al.
1 Day in Xian - One of the 4 great ancient capitals of China - Terracotta Warriors, the Shaanxi Provincial Museum
1 Day in Guilin A city on the banks of the Lijiang River and known for its breathtaking scenery - Li river boat cruise highlights the contrasting beauty between urban and rural China
7 Days Residency in Shanghai - Discovering a hybrid communist-capital system at Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade (SIFT) including seminars, lectures and presentations at SIFT, tours of the GM Buick Assembly Plant, G.E., American Express Financial Center, the Shanghai Stock Market, the WTO (World Trade Organization) Center in Shanghai, and other multi-national corporate and cultural tours of Shanghai.
Total Cost for Trip: $4,379
For additional information or questions, please call Dr. Cynthia Ward.
Telephone: 518-482-5101
email: wardc@sage.edu
May 2009 - Santa Fe, New Mexico
This 11 day trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico is designed for art students to visit the American South West.
Day 1: Travel to Santa Fe
Day 2: Visit a local Farmers Market and walk around historic downtown Plaza
Day 3: Road trip to El Sactuario de Chimayo, lunch at Sugar Nymphs in Peasco
Tour of Taos Pueblo, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Day 4: Visit the Museum of International Folk Art and the OKeefe Museum
Day 5: Visit the Petroglyph National Park
Day 6: Studio visits (Susan York - sculptor, Gerry Snyder - painter, David Scheinbaum - photographer)
Day 7: White Water Rafting on the Pecos River
Day 8: Visit the Marty Rosenberg Gallery and the Polish Poster Gallery
Day 9: Visit Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Park
Day 10: Visit Bandelier National Park and Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
Day 11: Free day to explore Santa Fe
Total Cost for Trip: $
For additional information or questions, please call Jean Dahlgren.
Telephone: 518-292-1775
email: dahlgj@sage.edu
January 5 - 15, 2010 - MGT/BUS/SOC/SCL/WST 348:
CULTURE AND COMMERCE IN ITALY
This course offers in-depth study of subjects either beyond the range of core courses or of subjects suggested by evolving experience and professional practice and not otherwise addressed in the curriculum. This trip will focus on Italy and the Italian business models. Including tours of Perugina Cholocalte factory, a working vineyard, and Murano Glass factory.
Day 1: Fly from NYC to Rome, Italy
Day 2: Arrive in Italy and visit the Coliseum and a panoramic tour of ancient Rome
Day 3: Travel to Napels and Pompeii. Visit the Pompeii Excavation, tour a cameo factory, and a tour of Napels.
Day 4: Day in Rome. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica. Also take a driving tour of Rome.
Day 5: Travel to Umbria, Chianti and Florence. Tour the Perugina Chocolate factory. Overnight in Chianti.
Day 6: Visit Florence. Take a full day walking tour. Visit Michelangelos David, and Sigonona Square. Overnight in Florence.
Day 7: Class be Dr. Ingraham on sex trafficking. Free morning in Florence. Continue to a regional vineyard. Optional cooking demonstration/class ($120 per participant).
Day 8: Travel to Bologna. Take a city tour. Rest of day is free for exploration of city.
Day 9: Travel to Venice. Take a 1/2 day walking tour of Veice. Visit the Bridge of Sighs and Doges Palace. Overnight in Venice.
Day 10: Tour the Murano Glass Factory. Then have free time in Venice.
Day 11: Travel to Rome for flight home.
Total Cost for Trip: $ 3,575.00
For additional information or questions, please call Eileen Brownell.
Telephone: 518-244-2243
email: browne@sage.edu
December 28, 2099-January 10, 2010 - VPA 248
ART IMMERSION - LONDON
Day 1: Fly from NYC to London, UK
Day 2: Arrive in London, transfer to hotel. Free day
Day 3: Morning class, visit the Tower Bridge and an evening performance at St. Martin in the Fields
Day 4: Morning class, visit at Victoria and Albert Museum. New Years Eve in London.
Day 5: Free day
Day 6: Free day, evening performance at Shakespeare's Globe
Day 7: Morning class, visit the National Gallery
Day 8: Morning class, visit Click Museum and Old Operating Museum. Evening performance at the National Theater
Day 9: Morning class, visit Camden Town and evening performance at Royal Albert Hall
Day 10: Morning class, visit to Tate Gallery
Day 11: Morning class, Visit Charing Cross Road, evening performance at a West End Theater
Day 12: Free day
Day 13: Free day, evening performance at the National Opera
Day 14: Travel from London, UK to NYC
Total Cost for Trip: $2,835.00 (based on 20 participants)
$2,602.00 (based on 30 participants)
For more information contact Michael Musial
Telephone: (518) 244-4520
Email: musiam@sage.edu
