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2012 U.S.

Sample Schedule
Optional Pre-Program Orientation:
Exploring Cross-Cultural Communication & University Admissions

Washington, D.C.
*The Pre-Program Orientation is availabhle for select sessions only.

Orientation Day One

Welcome to Washington, D.C.


Registration Welcome Dinner Program Orientation: An Overview of the GYLC Experience An Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication: The Cornerstone of an Effective Leader in a Global Society

Orientation Day Two

Fundamentals of Effective Teamwork


Self-Awareness: The Content of Your Character The Impact of Values, Preferences and Self-Esteem Common Ground: Working Across Cultures

Orientation Day Three

Teamwork in a Multicultural Environment


Interpersonal Communication: Breaking Down Barriers Group Dynamics: Unleashing the Power of Collective Action Maximizing a Groups Strengths and Potential

Orientation Day Four

Exploring Your Next Step University Admissions


Interviews, Exams and Essays: The U.S. Admissions Process Interview Preparation: Commonly Asked Questions Structure of the SAT and ACT Standardized Tests Components of a Compelling Essay Washington by Water Monuments Cruise Lunch at the National Harbor Return to the Hotel to Commence GYLC

2012 U.S. Sample Schedule


Washington, D.C. ~ New York City
Day One Welcome to Washington, D.C.
GYLC Registration Simulations Briefing College Admissions Seminar Orientation Session

Day Two

Discovering Common Ground


Leadership Group Meetings: Orientation and Country Briefing Cross-Cultural Communication and Leadership A Call to Leadership: Keynote Address Visit to Washington, D.C. Memorials Thomas Jefferson Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Day Three

Exploring the Diplomatic Community


The Politics of Trade: Dispute Settlement Simulation Diplomacy at Work: Embassy Visits Diplomacy at the Highest Level: Briefing at the U.S. Department of State Visit to Washington, D.C. Memorials Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial

Day Four

A Global Village
Smithsonian Institution Visit Explore the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Leadership Group Meeting: Preparation for Peace and Security

Day Five

Economics & International Law


Economics Issues Panel: Global Debt Relief Peace and Security: Conflict Resolution Simulation Leadership Group Meetings: Cultural Exchange

Day Six

Roots of U.S. Democracy


Lunch in Philadelphia & Tour of the Historic District Arrive in New York City Orientation College Campus Orientation Leadership Group Meetings: Global Summit Preparation

Day Seven

New York City Cultural Expedition


Leadership Group Meetings: Commission Meeting Preparations Global Summit: Commission Meeting New York City Site Exploration: Ellis Island Cultural Experience in the Big Apple Explore Bustling Times Square Attend a Broadway Show

Day Eight

The Role of the United Nations


Greetings from the United Nations Coalition Building and Speech Writing Leadership Group Meetings: Final Preparations for Global Summit National Delegations Rally

Day Nine

Global Summit
Global Summit Convenes United Nations Headquarters Tour Farewell Dinner Cruise and Statue of Liberty Photo Opportunity

Day Ten

Looking Forward
Leadership Group Meetings: Certificate Presentation Student Commencement Addresses Depart or Begin Optional Add-On in New York City or Los Angeles, CA

Optional Add-On Days New York City


Day Ten The Urban Island of Manhattan
Breakfast South Street Seaport Views of Downtown NYC and the Brooklyn Bridge New York Neighborhood: Soho American Museum of Natural History Journey to the Top of the Empire State Building

Day Eleven

Exploring New York City


Breakfast Classic New York Times Square Central Park Shopping on 5th Avenue New York Neighborhood: The Financial District Bowling at Chelsea Piers

Day Twelve

Visit New York Citys Elite Universities


Breakfast Visit Columbia Universitys Campus New York Neighborhood: Greenwich Village Explore New York Universitys Campus

Day Thirteen

Farewell and Safe Travels


Breakfast Check Out and Depart for Airport

Optional Add-On Days Los Angeles


*The Los Angeles Cultural Add-On is available for select sessions only.

Day Ten

Welcome to the West Coast


Cross-Country Flight to the West Coast (One-way flight from New York to Los Angeles is included in the Add-On tuition.) Register at Occidental College Reception Dinner

Day Eleven

Hollywood: Home of American Cinema


Breakfast Sightseeing in Hollywood Hollywood Walk of Fame Graumans Chinese Theatre The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live Griffith Observatory: Breathtaking Views of the City of Angels

Day Twelve

Sun, Surf and Shopping


Breakfast Santa Monica Pier and Beach: Fun in the Sun 3rd Street Promenade Afternoon Shopping on Rodeo Drive Bowling in Pasadena

Day Thirteen

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth


Breakfast Spend the Day at Disneyland Splash Mountain Haunted Mansion Space Mountain

Day Fourteen

Farewell and Safe Travels


Breakfast Check Out and Depart for Airport*

*Please note that scholars are departing from Los Angeles to their final destination, and GYLC staff will not accompany scholars back to New York City.

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