WELCOME Information Session – September 15, 2010 The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Trip Leaders Prof. Nick Imparato Student Teacher’s Assistants –Jessica Falarski –Dan Stepchew
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Itinerary Overview Depart January 8, 2011 Return January 22, 2011 United Arab Emirates –Dubai – 4 days –Abu Dhabi – 1 day Turkey –Istanbul – 5 days
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Company Visits Organized by students –Every student on the trip is expected to “own” at least one company visit –Filmed Interview OR Presentation –Brief written summary about the event
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Past Companies Visited Dubai School of Government Native Investment Bankers – Private Equity Dept of Economic Development Boeing HSBC ADA Nasdaq Hedley Koc Doluca Winery Boeing, Jan. 2010
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Cultural Excursions Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Burg Al Arab Mosque Al Zayed Desert Safari Dinner Cruise Beach Resorts
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION What Makes This Trip Unique? Building a portfolio Learn new cultures/break barriers Establish meaningful professional & personal relationships Build network (Business leaders & MBAs from other countries) HAVE FUN!
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Approximate Cost Breakdown $500 - Deposit due October 7, 2010 –(applicable towards tuition) $4, Credit Hours $1,500 – Airfare Cost Estimate –$ Hotel in Dubai –$ Hotel in Istanbul –$ Spending Money –$200 Visa $2,700 – 3,280 TOTAL NON-TUITION COST (with tuition: $7,360 – 7,940)
The UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO ACADEMIC GLOBAL IMMERSION Next Steps Sept. 22nd - Statement of Intent Oct. 7th - $500 deposit Oct. 15th - Bio and photo for brochure