Student Journeys Catalog 2017

STUDENT TRAVEL TO EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

CONTENTS

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RESPONSES TO CLIMATE CHANGE Australia and Fiji

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN A RISING MARKET China

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LESSONS OF A 50-YEAR CONFLICT Colombia

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INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SHADOW OF THE EMBARGO Cuba

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BASEBALL AND CULTURE Cuba

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BIODIVERSITY AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN THE ANDES, THE AMAZON AND THE GALÁPAGOS Ecuador

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LEADERSHIP AND THE CHANGING FACE OF EUROPE Germany

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ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Iceland

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FARM TO TABLE IN TUSCANY, CAMPANIA AND SICILY Italy

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

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OXFORD JOURNALISM: MEDIA AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING Oxford

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CERN AND THE SWISS ALPS: PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE Switzerland

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THE AMERICAN SOUTH: SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE United States

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INVESTIGATING THE SECRET WAR Vietnam and Laos

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HOW TO APPLY

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COMPARE ALL JOURNEYS

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ABOUT NEW YORK TIMES STUDENT JOURNEYS

On New York Times Student Journeys, small groups of high school students travel to exciting destinations with a New York Times expert and group leaders who guide students as they explore the world.

With cultures and themes associated with The New York Times’s areas of expertise, these are educational travel programs with a purpose.

SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SUMMER 2017

DESTINATIONS COVERED IN THE TIMES

Our Student Journeys take students to places prominent in Times coverage, where students can benefit from our special understanding and insider’s view as they explore themes and topics associated with local issues.

NEW YORK TIMES EXPERTS

Each trip is joined by a New York Times journalist who is an expert in the destination or theme of the trip. Our experts will lead activities and discussions, help students develop new insights and guide students as they choose a culminating project related to the trip’s theme.

THEMES TO EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS

A student writes under a live oak tree in rural Mississippi.

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Times Student Journeys are perfect for students who are curious to explore a new topic or go deeper into one that’s already a passion. Choose from eight interest categories that align with Times coverage of local and global issues.

Since its founding in 1851, The New York Times has been awarded more than 120 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization. The newspaper has included coverage of education and travel as part of its journalistic mission since its earliest days.

It continues that commitment to education through the Learning Network, which provides daily, interactive content and lesson plans for teachers. Its School of The New York Times, launched in 2015, offers weekend courses, a summer academy based in New York and symposia aimed at helping students prepare for college, careers and pursuing life interests.

Now The Times and Putney Student Travel, a leading student travel company, are joining forces to offer educational travel with a focus on places where the changing politics, environment and culture are often front-page news.

The New York Times Building in New York City.

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NEW YORK TIMES EXPERTS “Journalists will tell you that seeing a place for the first time, notebook in hand, is one of their biggest thrills. What a treat it will be to explore these places with young people for whom that is an exciting prospect. Our aim is to offer guidance on what questions to ask, whom to ask them of, and how to assess and present what we see. What’s more important than powerful expression, whatever your interests or goals are?”

JAN BENZEL, OXFORD EXPERT

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PETER APPLEBOME Times Deputy Editor, National Desk

RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD DAVID BARBOZA Times Deputy Sports Times Business Editor Reporter

PAM BELLUCK Times Environmental Reporter

ANNIE CORREAL Times Reporter

ERIK ECKHOLM Former Times Beijing Bureau Chief

MELISSA EDDY Berlin Correspondent, International New York Times

HENRY FOUNTAIN Times Science Reporter

JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. Times Reporter

DONALD G. MCNEIL JR. Times Science Reporter

DENNIS OVERBYE Times Cosmic Affairs Correspondent

KIM SEVERSON Times Food Reporter

A New York Times journalist or subject matter expert joins each program for six days on average to share their insider’s knowledge of the topics and places these programs explore.

KEN BELSON Times Sports Reporter

JAN BENZEL Former Times Editor

BEN BRANTLEY Times Chief Theater Critic

KENNETH CHANG Times Science Reporter

ERICA GOODE Times Science Reporter

PATRICK HEALY Times Politics Reporter & Former Theater Reporter

ANDREW JACOBS Times Reporter & Former China Correspondent

TYLER KEPNER Times Sports Reporter

TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG Times Science Reporter

JOHN SCHWARTZ Times Environmental Reporter

KIRK SEMPLE Times Mexico City Bureau Chief

BRUCE WEBER Former Times Reporter and Critic

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Your trip’s expert will lead informal discussions and other educational activities for the students. They can offer advice and will give feedback on student projects, as well as help students understand the vital issues in the areas they are visiting. Get to know these accomplished individuals personally and see the world through their eyes.

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INTERESTS

Activities & Sports

All Times Student Journeys include time for fun like kayaking, swimming or hiking, but you can also learn the importance of baseball in Cuba and meet coaches and players and see baseball from the back alleys to the biggest stadiums.

Arts & Culture

Life is dull without the beauty of arts, and bland without the diversity of culture. Experience these in the museums and on the runways of London and see why sometimes civilizations are judged for what they leave behind.

Business & Economics

Whether your interest is running a business someday and learning how to pitch an idea, or seeing different ways that emerging economies in Cuba and China are gaining a foothold in global economics, Times Student Journeys offer insight into ways money makes the world go ’round.

Food & Agriculture

Many people are passionate “locavores,” and the “farm-to-table” movement is growing. But what does that really mean? Journey to places like Italy, where “farm-to-table” has been a way of life for centuries, see how food is produced and better understand the impact agriculture and food production have on people and the environment.

Each Student Journey is categorized by a main theme, whether it’s Politics & Perspectives, Science & Nature or Arts & Culture. Choose your interest category, then choose your trip.

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History & Context

Visit places where history was made, and is still being made, to understand its impact from those who have lived it. Whether talking with people in Laos who must still avoid the mines planted during the “Secret War” in the 1960s, or visiting with civil rights pioneers in the American South, Times Student Journeys bring the past alive.

Journalism & Media

News is often called “the first draft of history.”

From understanding the analytical and observational skills that go into becoming a critic of the arts or culture, to learning the new tools of digital journalism and investigative skills, Times Student Journeys provide context and knowledge to anyone interested in the media.

Politics & Perspectives

All politics are local, the saying goes, but nowadays all politics are global as well. Learn how a 50-year guerrilla war in Colombia is ending with a peaceful, political solution, or how Germany is taking a leading role in the migrant crisis in Europe, to much criticism, and gain a better perspective on how the world works.

Science & Nature

From how climate change has affected the Great Barrier Reef, the Galápagos Islands and Iceland to the mysteries of physics being discovered at the giant, underground Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland, gain a deeper understanding of the hot topics in science today, where they are being studied.

Your Project With the help of your group leaders and Times expert, find where the program themes and your own passions intersect and design an independent project.

Hone your skills in communication, collaboration, research, critical thinking and presentation when you share your project with the group at the end of your trip.

On each itinerary page, you’ll find examples of projects you might pursue. Interview scientists on how climate change impacts local populations, pitch a business idea, review a designer’s artistic direction or develop a podcast on social justice issues.

Student presenting to a group.

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A Note to Parents

HEALTH AND SAFETY

New York Times Student Journeys are highly structured experiences that inspire students to learn. They are intellectually challenging, but without the pressures and demands of school. Inspiring and knowledgeable leaders and experts associated with The Times guide students off the beaten track to experience cultures and explore issues in depth.

We are dedicated to the health and safety of our student travelers. All group leaders are certified in C.P.R. and first aid, and participate in an intensive training that includes trip safety and emergency procedures.

Our staff review student medical forms prior to the program. We use reputable transportation companies and outfitters, have strong networks of in-country contacts and have identified English-speaking clinics.

Program days are filled with group leader-led activities related to the theme(s) of the program, with occasional activities or assignments in which students are able to explore in groups of three or more within a designated area.

Parents are invited to learn more by calling our office to speak with a program director.

Putney Student Travel students ride horseback in the high Andean pรกramo at the base of Cotopaxi volcano.

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About Putney Student Travel Operating each of our Journeys is Putney Student Travel. Putney is as passionate about educational travel as The New York Times is about education. This collaboration combines the Times’s expertise in adding perspective to places and events with Putney’s long history of designing educational travel programs to present a range of experiences like no other.

Since 1951, Putney Student Travel has offered high school and middle school students the opportunity and insight to shape their world through travel, unique cultural engagement, friendship and fun. Summer programs include language immersion, adventure travel, enrichment and global awareness. Putney creates experiential learning programs that inspire students in real-world contexts, with an emphasis on deep and active engagement off the beaten track. With six decades of experience, Putney well understands how to ease the logistics and interactions that make its programs safe and in-depth educational adventures.

GROUP LEADERS

In addition to a New York 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 share a commitment to helping students make their own discoveries. They are not only advisers, guides and mentors, but also good friends. All leaders hold at least bachelor’s degrees and many are pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Small Group Experience New York Times Student Journeys groups are small, often just 18 to 24 students, and only rarely larger than that. This small group size allows for the development of lifelong friendships, and a level of immersion that large tour groups can’t achieve. Discuss climate change with tribal leaders of a Fijian fishing village, or agricultural methods while helping farmers plant their crops. Hear stories of the “American War” from former Vietcong soldiers near My Lai, Vietnam.

A walk through Colombia’s coffee region.

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LIFE ON THE ROAD…

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

Each day on the program is different. You will generally start with a brief introduction to a topic or focus for the day. Then, head out into the field to explore the destination and program themes and participate in cultural and outdoor activities specific to the place and area of focus.

You might have lunch in smaller breakout groups led by single leaders or your Times expert.

Have dinner together as a group and participate in evening activities such as learning a local dance, attending a sporting event or musical performance, or strolling through town as a group. Each day is capped with a group meeting to discuss the day and upcoming schedule.

WHERE WILL YOU STAY?

Accommodations vary from college dorm rooms, holiday camps and small hotels or lodges to local hostels and private homes. Most accommodations will be shared with one to three other students, with private or shared baths.

HOW ACTIVE ARE THE JOURNEYS?

Our programs are physically active, and days are filled with activities that might include hiking, kayaking, walking through cities or taking dance lessons. You do not need to be at peak fitness to participate, but it is important that you have a desire to be active, and that you are excited about trying all activities.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TUITION?

Cruising Havana’s Malecón in a convertible.

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Program tuition covers all day-to-day expenses, including three meals each day, lodging, excursions, cultural activities, tips and transportation during the program. Tuition does not cover personal expenses or transportation to and from the program destination.

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AUSTRALIA & FIJI RESPONSES TO CLIMATE CHANGE

The New York Times is a leader in reporting on climate change.

Use the tools of science and The Times’s perspective to investigate climate change in Australia and Fiji. Immerse yourself in modern and ancient cultures and meet the people threatened by rising seas and rising temperatures, and emerge with a personal way to explain it to others.

Interest Category Science & Nature Max. Students 21 Places Visited Brisbane, Stradbroke Island, Longreach, Port Douglas (Australia) Taveuni Island, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) Days / Nights 23 days/22 nights

Australia

Fiji

Capital City Canberra

Capital City Suva

Population 24,192,700

Population 909,389

Land Area 2,969,907 sq miles

Land Area 7,056 sq miles

Language English

Language English, Fijian, Hindi

A view of the city of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia.

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1–3 BRISBANE LAND OF FREQUENT FLOODS

After orientation, explore Brisbane, the largest city in the state of Queensland, and learn about the cultural and economic history of the region, including its history of flooding. Begin to understand the impact of climate change on the region through meetings and discussions with local environmental researchers.

Accommodation Stay in a multibed, apartment-style accommodation in downtown Brisbane, walking distance to most sights.

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4–5

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6–8

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND ABORIGINAL LAND MANAGEMENT

LONGREACH DROUGHT IN THE OUTBACK

Go to North Stradbroke Island, just off the coast. Meet with representatives of the Quandamooka, the aboriginal group that manages the land. Learn of the challenges this barrier island faces in climate change, including protecting its coral reef, which supports much of the fish population. Continue collecting information for your project.

Fly inland to the iconic Australian Outback and the cattle-ranching hub of Longreach. The people of this region are accustomed to dealing with droughts and bushfires common in Australia’s extremely dry regions, but recent years have been among the worst on record. Meet with ranchers struggling to survive this most recent and extreme drought season.

Accommodation Stay in bunk-bed dormitories at a holiday camp that caters to school groups.

Accommodation Stay in visitors’ quarters on a working cattle ranch.

Workers crack open mussels to inspect pearls.

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9–13 CAIRNS AND PORT DOUGLAS TROUBLE ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Head to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest barrier reef, uniquely threatened by climate change. Explore sections of the reef with marine biologists and see firsthand the impact of rising water temperatures on this fragile marine ecosystem. Don’t forget to collect information for your project!

Accommodation Stay in a small, family-run hotel in Port Douglas and in hostel-style accommodations in Cairns. Both are within walking distance of the boardwalk.

Residents of an indigenous community walk along a riverbank looking for fish and turtles near Cairns in Far North Queensland.

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14–19 TAVEUNI AN ISLAND PARADISE, THREATENED

Spend six days on Taveuni, Fiji.

Continue shaping your project and immerse yourself in Fijian life, history and culture as you investigate traditional fishing and agricultural techniques. Climate change has brought increasingly severe tropical storms, coastal erosion, flooding and less availability of freshwater; examine modern approaches to the impact.

Accommodation  Stay at a rustic beachfront eco-lodge with individual bathrooms.

A koala eats leaves in the wild near Grey River.

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20–22 VITI LEVU ISLAND PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Return to Viti Levu Island, Fiji’s largest, for two final days to wrap up and process the experience as a group. Reflect on the stories heard and discoveries made these past weeks and share your project, whether it’s a photo essay, interviews with natives or something else.

Accommodation Stay in triple- or quad-occupancy rooms at a beachfront resort just 20 minutes from town, with in-room bathrooms.

Project Possibilities Explore the impacts of climate change on people and their lifestyles through your independent project. Work with scientists and your Times expert to show the different ways Australia and Fiji are adapting to climate change, or come up with an action plan to confront climate-related issues in your own community.

Document the lives of the people you meet through photography, or interview them on how climate change affects their lives.

MEET YOUR EXPERT JOHN SCHWARTZ

MEET YOUR EXPERT PAM BELLUCK

JUNE 25–JULY 17

JULY 9–31

John Schwartz is a science reporter at The Times whose beat is climate change. He has also covered the space program, law, technology and hurricanes.

Pam Belluck is a health and science writer for The Times. Her honors include sharing a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of Ebola. She got her start in journalism as a freelance foreign correspondent in Southeast Asia. She is the author of the book “Island Practice,” about a colorful, contrarian doctor on Nantucket.

He has also written several books, including “Oddly Normal,” a memoir about raising an L.G.B.T. child.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 25–July 17, 2017

July 9–31, 2017

TUITION

$8,390

$8,390

EXPERT

John Schwartz

Pam Belluck

Quoted tuition prices are per student and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs are subject to change.

9–13 CAIRNS & PORT DOUGLAS

6–8 LONGREACH

20–22 VITI LEVU ISLAND 1–3 BRISBANE

14–19 TAVEUNI

4–5 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

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CHINA BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN A RISING MARKET

Get a frontline view of the fast-evolving Chinese marketplace and the social effects of rapid change with the help of a New York Times expert. In Shanghai, survey the political, financial and demographic foundations of China’s economy. Cruise the Yangtze to examine the environmental impacts of growth.

Continue to Hong Kong, where the future of China’s experiment with capitalism is already being written.

Interest Category Business & Economics Max. Students 24 Places Visited Shanghai, Chongqing, Hong Kong Days / Nights 18 days/17 nights

China Capital City Beijing Population 1,376,049,000 Land Area 3,705,407 sq miles Language Mandarin

In a tram overlooking Hong Kong.

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1–5 SHANGHAI OVERVIEW OF THE CHINESE ECONOMY

Begin in Shanghai with an orientation to China’s economic history and the cultural norms that affect everyday business. Through interviews with shopkeepers, visits to large multinational companies and meetings with entrepreneurs, learn about issues like the history of United States trade with China, intellectual property rights and the effects of “superheated” domestic growth.

Accommodation The Bund Riverside Hotel or similar.

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THE YANGTZE RIVER ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

SHANGHAI PUTTING YOUR SKILLS TO WORK

HONG KONG A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE

Fly to Chongqing and board a ship bound east on the Yangtze, stopping at “relocation villages” for those displaced by the Three Gorges Dam. As you work on your project, meet Chinese citizens from across the country and discuss China’s increasing energy consumption and the environmental tolls from continued growth.

Return to Shanghai, work on your project, and complete a three-day internship at a Chinese finance, law, marketing, business or public relations firm. Gain an understanding of the pace, structure and direction of working life in China. Attend daily workshops in cross-cultural skills that are becoming increasingly important in the global job market.

Fly to Hong Kong, a territory with its own financial and regulatory systems. Meet people from newspaper editors to tech investors to Buddhist monks as you round out the human perspective on the Chinese economy (and your project). Pitch an original business idea and get feedback from local entrepreneurs.

6–9

Accommodation Aboard cruise ship M.V. Victoria Anna or similar.

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10–13 14–18

Accommodation The Bund Riverside Hotel or similar.

Accommodation Metropark Hotel Kowloon or similar.

The Queen Ann ship.

A view of Mong Kok in Hong Kong.

Project Possibilities Investigate an area of interest related to China’s economy through a project of your choosing.

Lead a discussion on possible directions for Shanghai’s future urban development, or assemble audio collages of China’s human ecology. Explore the relationship between innovation and intellectual property rights in an essay, or pitch an original business idea and get feedback from experienced local entrepreneurs.

MEET YOUR EXPERT DAVID BARBOZA

MEET YOUR EXPERT ANDREW JACOBS

JUNE 24–JULY 11

JULY 15–AUGUST 1

David Barboza has been a correspondent for The Times based in Shanghai since November 2004.

His many awards for his coverage of China include the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting. He has also served as Midwest bureau chief.

Andrew Jacobs is a reporter for the international desk of The Times who returned to the U.S. last November after nearly eight years in the Beijing bureau. He covered a wide range of news events, from the 2008 Summer Olympics and the devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province, to the detention of the artist Ai Weiwei and the ongoing ethnic strife in China’s far west Xinjiang region.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 24–July 11, 2017

July 15–August 1, 2017

TUITION

$7,190

$7,190

EXPERT

David Barboza

Andrew Jacobs

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6–9 CHONGQING

1–5, 10–13 SHANGHAI 14–18 HONG KONG

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COLOMBIA LESSONS OF A 50-YEAR CONFLICT

After half a century of warfare, the Colombian government and left-wing revolutionary groups have been moving toward peace. Travel from Colombia’s vibrant cities in the Andes to the Caribbean coast as you focus on the country’s history and its talks with guerrilla groups. Meet the people who have survived the conflict, and those who are looking to build a new future.

Interest Category Politics & Perspectives Max. Students 24 Places Visited Bogotá, Coffee Region, Medellín, Rio Claro, Cartagena Days / Nights 17 days/16 nights

Colombia Capital City Bogotá Population 48,786,100 Land Area 440,831 sq miles Language Spanish

Coffee beans in Colombia’s coffee region.

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1–4 BOGOTÁ WELCOME TO COLOMBIA

In the capital city of Bogotá, learn about Colombia’s history in La Candelaria, Bogotá’s colonial neighborhood, and at the historic Plaza de Bolívar and presidential palace. Hear from officials and experts to understand the different stages of the peace negotiations.

Accommodation Your group will be based in the colorful colonial center of Bogotá, La Candelaria, close to traditional restaurants, art museums and the presidential palace.

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5–7

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DAYS

8–10

11–13

COFFEE REGION NORMALITY STARTS TO RETURN

MEDELLÍN FROM DRUGS TO INNOVATION

RIO CLARO A WEEKEND WITH NATURE

Much of the world’s coffee comes from Colombia, and it is prominent in the peace talks. Spend three days living at a coffee hacienda.

Meet families that have recently returned home to land that was seized by leftist guerrillas. Hike through Cocora Valley and ride horseback through the coffee region’s native ecosystems.

Medellín was a center of Colombia’s drug trade, but is now a vibrant, safe city. Interview locals to hear how their city has changed. Participate in a peace-building project with a group that teaches young people about their rights. See innovative investments like an aerial mass transit cable and the world’s largest outdoor escalator.

Retreat to the nature preserve of Rio Claro to discuss and reflect on the trip thus far and debate the many sides of the conflict.

Tour Hacienda Nápoles, the past home of Pablo Escobar, Colombia’s most notorious drug lord. In Colombia’s tropical forest, spend the afternoon swimming, tubing and enjoying the freshwater river.

Accommodation You’ll stay in a traditional coffee hacienda in the countryside of the coffee region of Quindío Province.

Accommodation Stay in the quiet, trendy location of El Polado in a dorm-style student hostel reserved entirely for your group, just a five-minute walk from the city center.

Holding coffee plants.

Accommodation Stay in a rain forest eco-lodge, where lofts overlook a freshwater river perfect for swimming, tubing or nearby cave exploration.

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14–17 CARTAGENA COLONIALISM AND INSPIRATION

Spend the last days of the trip in Cartagena, the inspiration for two of Colombia’s most famous artists, the author Gabriel García Márquez and the painter Fernando Botero. Put the finishing touches on your project and present it to the group. Visit San Felipe Castle, a colonial military complex holding Colombia’s colonization history. Head home via Miami.

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Accommodation Stay in a traditional colonial house within the walled city, close to cafés, museums and the walkable ramparts.

A typical narrow, balcony-lined old city road in Cartagena, Colombia.

Project Possibilities Explore an aspect of Colombia’s turbulent past or its unfolding political and economic future as you dive into your independent project. Focus on one or more of the people you meet and tell their stories of adjusting to the prospect of peace. Prepare a walking tour of Medellín that highlights the changes of the past decade, or discuss the workings of Colombia’s small-scale farming movement.

MEET YOUR EXPERT ANNIE CORREAL

MEET YOUR EXPERT KIRK SEMPLE

JUNE 28–JULY 14

JULY 17–AUGUST 2

Annie Correal, a reporter for The Times, was born in Bogota, Colombia. She reports on the news and cultural life of New York City and beyond, often covering Spanishspeaking immigrant communities.

Annie has also produced radio, including a documentary about her father’s kidnapping in Colombia by the leftist rebel group FARC.

Kirk Semple covers Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for The Times. He has also reported from Baghdad, Central Asia, Southeast and East Asia, Europe and the United Nations, and was the immigration correspondent on the Metro desk for six years.

Before joining The Times, Kirk was a freelance correspondent based in Bogotá, Colombia.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 28–July 14, 2017

July 17–August 2, 2017

TUITION

$6,990

$6,990

EXPERT

Annie Correal

Kirk Semple

14–17 CARTAGENA

11–13 RIO CLARO

Quoted tuition prices are per student and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs are subject to change.

5–7 COFFEE REGION

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8–10 MEDELLÍN

1–4 BOGOTÁ

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CUBA INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SHADOW OF THE EMBARGO

Since the 1950s revolution, Cuba has been in near isolation. Now change is coming quickly. With expert guidance from Times-selected specialists or journalists, delve into the economic issues of an emerging nation. Connect with Cubans young and old to learn how they coped then and are adapting now, and emerge with a project sharing your knowledge.

Interest Category Business & Economics Max. Students 22 Places Visited Havana, Trinidad, Santa Clara, Cayo Santa María Days / Nights 14 days/13 nights

Cuba Capital City Havana Population 11,239,004

A view of the Art Deco building Fausto built in 1938 in Old Havana.

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1–6

Land Area 42,426 sq miles

HAVANA THE PULSE OF CUBA

Language Spanish

Arrive in Havana and meet your group. Over the next few days, explore Havana’s distinct barrios, or neighborhoods. Meet with young Cuban students and entrepreneurs, and gain historical perspective on the effects of the U.S. embargo and Cuba’s “periodo especial” or special period, which followed the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Accommodation Stay in a comfortable hotel in a residential neighborhood within striking distance of the city’s many cultural sites.

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TRINIDAD ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON THE SOUTHERN COAST

SANTA CLARA INNOVATION IN THE LAND OF REVOLUTION

CAYO SANTA MARÍA BUILT FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS

Travel to the colonial city of Trinidad on the southern coast. Live in casas particulares, privately owned bedand-breakfasts, and get to know a Cuban family, and contrast urban and rural living and their economic opportunities. Visit the Bay of Pigs, where the United States tried to overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961.

Head north to the university city of Santa Clara, where Che Guevara led one of the most important battles of the revolution. Interact with university students, artists, musicians and writers as well as young people active in social movements, technology and innovation and visit a cigar factory. Gather more information for your project.

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Accommodation Stay in private bed-and-breakfasts called casas particulares, hosted by Cuban families.

10–11 12–13

Accommodation Stay in a cozy residence located near downtown and the city’s many cultural and historical sites.

Travel to Cayo Santa María, a resort area built for foreign tourism, with a very different feel. Dive into your final project with fellow students and your Times experts and leaders.

Snorkel in the clear waters, or walk along the shoreline. Consider what the tourist resorts and cranes you can see in the distance represent.

Accommodation Stay in rustic bungalows with decks overlooking the mangroves and situated on the water, just steps away from the beach.

The Antiguo Convento de San Francisco de Asís in Trinidad, Cuba.

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14 SANTA CLARA HOMEWARD BOUND

Fly from Santa Clara to Miami and to your connecting flights home.

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A farmer holds up a seedling during a conversation about organic farming practices on a farm outside Havana.

Project Possibilities Choose, explore and present a project that relates to Cuba’s economic revolution. Compare entrepreneurship in Cuba and the United States or create a timeline highlighting major economic changes in Cuba’s recent history. Profile young entrepreneurs in Havana or interview older Cubans about their experiences during the embargo imposed by the United States.

MEET YOUR EXPERT JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR.

MEET YOUR EXPERT RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD

JULY 6–19

JULY 21–AUGUST 3

James C. McKinley Jr. has made numerous trips to Cuba as a correspondent in Miami and Mexico.

He covered the economic turmoil on the island after the fall of the Berlin Wall, during the waning of Fidel Castro’s power and the rise of Raul Castro as the regime’s leader.

During his 30 years as a reporter at The Times, he has covered crime, the courts, politics, sports and pop music.

Randal C. Archibold is deputy sports editor at The Times. He has also served as bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, where he wrote a lot about Cuba, and as a national correspondent based in Los Angeles, where he wrote extensively about the border and immigration.

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July 6–19, 2017

July 21–August 3, 2017

TUITION

$8,190

$8,190

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James C. McKinley Jr.

Randal Archibold

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1–6 HAVANA

10–11, 14 SANTA CLARA

7–9 TRINIDAD

12–13 CAYO SANTA MARÍA

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CUBA BASEBALL AND CULTURE

Explore the changing face of Cuba through the lens of its national obsession, baseball, or béisbol. In Santa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Havana, meet players and coaches and hear the stories of local heroes. With a Times-selected expert or journalist guiding you, connect with Cubans on and off the field and document baseball’s role in the social fabric of Cuban life and culture.

Interest Category Activities & Sports Max. Students 24 Places Visited Santa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Havana Days / Nights 15 days/14 nights

Cuba Capital City Havana Population 11,239,004 Land Area 42,426 sq miles Language Spanish

A game of baseball with local friends.

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1–3 SANTA CLARA SANTA CLARA AND ITS LOCAL HEROES

Explore Santa Clara’s neighborhoods, baseball diamonds and lore as well as the city’s youthful arts scene and the legacy of Che Guevara, a hero of the Cuban Revolution. Meet with baseball players and coaches in a youth league. Attend a baseball game and watch Santa Clara’s powerhouse national league team, Villa Clara, play at its hometown stadium.

Accommodation Stay in a comfortable residence near downtown and the city’s many cultural, sports and historical sites.

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7–9

Colorful homes in a restoration project in Old Havana.

CIENFUEGOS STORIES OF NATIVE SONS WHO MADE IT BIG

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SANCTI SPÍRITUS STICKBALL AND YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUES

TRINIDAD TRINIDAD AND THE ESCAMBRAY MOUNTAINS

Travel southeast to the colonial city of Sancti Spíritus, off the tourist track. Spend time at the park where young Cuban children play stickball, and visit the local baseball stadium, home of the Gallos, Sancti Spíritus’s national league team. Have dinner with the community organizers of a youth baseball league.

Travel to the colonial city of Trinidad, perched on the edge of the Sierra del Escambray mountains and overlooking the southern coast.

Explore Trinidad and meet its people, seeking them in markets, museums and open-air plazas. Join in pickup baseball games between bands of Cuban youngsters playing with aluminum pipe bats and balls of twine in Trinidad’s dusty alleys.

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Accommodation With a few students, stay in private bed-andbreakfasts, or casas particulares, hosted by Cuban families.

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Accommodation With a few students, stay in private bed-andbreakfasts, or casas particulares, hosted by Cuban families.

A market in Havana, Cuba.

Travel to Cienfuegos, a colonial city with French roots, situated on the water. Continue to explore the lives of baseball players you meet, both informally playing in streets and town plazas and at the highest national level in the hulking concrete stadium, home to the underdog Cienfuegos Camaroneros.

Meet players and coaches who trained alongside two Cienfuegos natives, Yasiel Puig and José Abreu, before their defections.

Accommodation You’ll stay in small groups in private bed-and-breakfasts, or casas particulares, hosted by Cuban families.

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10–14 HAVANA TRAINING, FINAL PROJECTS AND HOMEWARD BOUND

En route to Havana, visit the Bay of Pigs, where the United States unsuccessfully tried to overthrow Fidel Castro. Meet an official of the Cuban national sports institute. Visit Cerro Pelado, a training facility for

Cuban athletes, and see a Cuban game in the central stadium. Polish your final projects and present them to your group before flying home.

Accommodation Stay in a comfortable hotel in a residential neighborhood within striking distance of the city’s many cultural sites.

Project Possibilities For your final project, dig deeper into the place where your interests and Cuba’s national sport intersect. Collect oral histories of Cuban players of different generations, or create a multimedia presentation on the social significance of the sport.

Contrast the ways youth are exposed to baseball in the United States and in Cuba, or examine the importance of excellence in sports in both nations.

MEET YOUR EXPERT KEN BELSON

MEET YOUR EXPERT TYLER KEPNER

JULY 3–17

JULY 19–AUGUST 2

Ken Belson writes about the business of sports for The Times, covering the N.F.L., Major League Baseball and other leagues and their social, legal and financial successes and challenges. He joined The Times in 2001 in the Tokyo bureau, and is co-author of a book on Hello Kitty, Japan’s answer to Mickey Mouse.

Tyler Kepner is a national baseball writer and columnist at The Times. He started in journalism by publishing his own baseball magazine from middle school through freshman year in college, and began interviewing players at age 15, receiving press credentials to major league ballparks regularly throughout high school.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

July 3–17, 2017

July 19–August 2, 2017

TUITION

$8,390

$8,390

EXPERT

Ken Belson

Tyler Kepner

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10–14 HAVANA

1–3 SANTA CLARA

7–9 CIENFUEGOS

4–5 SANCTI SPÍRITUS

6 TRINIDAD

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ECUADOR BIODIVERSITY AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN THE ANDES, THE AMAZON AND THE GALÁPAGOS

Explore Ecuador’s diversity of ecology and peoples in the Andean highlands, the Amazon basin and the Galápagos Islands. With guidance from a New York Times journalist or expert, meet local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists, from conservationists to entrepreneurs. Gain understanding of policies, protections, challenges and opportunities for local people striving to live and practice traditions in their native lands.

Interest Category Politics & Perspectives Max. Students 22 Places Visited Quito, Andean highlands, Amazon basin, Galápagos Islands Days / Nights 17 days/16 nights

Ecuador Capital City Quito Population 16,144,000 Land Area 109,484 sq miles Language Spanish

A rooftop view in Quito, Ecuador.

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1–2 QUITO WELCOME TO ECUADOR

Arrive in Quito and settle in with your group. Quito is about 9,350 feet above sea level, so take some time to get acclimated to the altitude.

Take a guided walking tour of the colonial Old City, a Unesco World Heritage site, and learn about Quito’s pre-Columbian and colonial pasts.

Accommodation Stay in a small, family-run inn in the quiet, residential neighborhood of La Floresta.

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7–10

IMBABURA PROVINCE THE ANDEAN HIGHLANDS

AMAZON BASIN YASUNI NATIONAL PARK

QUITO AIRPORT EN ROUTE TO THE GALÁPAGOS

GALÁPAGOS SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND

Travel north to the Andean highlands and the foothills of the Cotacachi volcano in rural Imbabura province.

This area has a large concentration and variety of indigenous peoples, including Quechua, and you will meet many of them and share in some of their work. Live in a small hotel, or albergue, that helps sustain the community.

Fly to Coca in eastern Ecuador. Then travel by bus to the Amazon basin and the Yasuni Research Station in Yasuni National Park, one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.

Meet with an indigenous community, scientists and local experts to learn about the efforts to preserve the area.

Fly from Coca to Quito and spend an evening at a residence near the airport before your trip to the Galápagos Islands. Prepare for your next stop as you learn about native Galápagos species, existing marine and terrestrial wildlife protections, and the delicate balance between tourism and conservation in Galápagos National Park.

Travel by boat to San Cristóbal Island.

Meet with Galápagos-born wildlife experts and take daily excursions on land and water. As you finish your project, ask questions and conduct field interviews to better understand the relationship between tourism and environmental protections. Present your project on the last day.

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Accommodation Stay in a rustic mountain albergue located in a small village, with bunk beds in shared rooms. You’ll eat meals in a community space where local friends prepare traditional Quechua food.

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Accommodation Stay at a scientific research station well situated to explore the surrounding rain forest and habitat.

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The Church and Monastery of St. Francis in Plaza San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador.

Accommodation Stay in a small, family-run hotel less than 10 minutes from the Quito airport.

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Accommodation Stay in a cozy family-run inn a block from the harbor.

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16–17

GALÁPAGOS SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

GALÁPAGOS HOMEWARD BOUND

Take a morning flight to Santa Cruz, your first stop in the Galápagos Islands. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, observe the wildlife and begin to learn how the islands’ residents coexist with the strict environmental regulations in place.

Fly from the Galápagos to Quito and then board an overnight flight to Miami and home.

Accommodation Stay in a comfortable small hotel in downtown Puerto Ayora, close to walking trails and the Charles Darwin Research Station.

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Project Possibilities Create a campaign concerning endangered species in the region that you can use to raise awareness at home.

Compare and contrast the current conditions and conservation efforts of the ecosystems and communities you have visited, or lead a discussion on the role ecotourism plays in the local economy.

A farmer gathers horses and mules in Ecuador.

MEET YOUR EXPERT ERICA GOODE

MEET YOUR EXPERT TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG

JUNE 25–JULY 11

JULY 1–17

Erica Goode has most recently covered climate change and endangered species at The Times. She has also been a war correspondent in Iraq, covered criminal justice for the National desk and served as the paper’s first Environment editor.

Tatiana Schlossberg covers climate change and the environment for The Times. She reports on how communities are adapting to life on a changing planet, and the human behavioral element of fighting climate change. She is also interested in environmental justice, particularly as it relates to climate change and renewable energy.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 25–July 11, 2017

July 1–17, 2017

TUITION

$7,490

$7,490

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Erica Goode

Tatiana Schlossberg

12–15 GALAPÁGOS 3–6 ANDEAN HIGHLANDS

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7–10 YASUNI NATIONAL PARK

1–2, 11 16–17 QUITO

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GERMANY GERMAN LEADERSHIP AND THE CHANGING FACE OF EUROPE

Previously criticized for its reluctant responses to international needs, Germany has taken a leading role in Europe, with bold stances on Brexit negotiations, the immigration crisis and European defense. With guidance from your Times-selected expert, meet with local officials, activists and humanitarians in Berlin and Munich; work with immigrants in Leipzig and Stuttgart; and capture the many faces of Germany’s rapidly changing cultural mosaic for a final project.

Interest Category Politics & Perspectives Max. Students 24 Places Visited Berlin, Leipzig, Stuttgart, Munich Days / Nights 14 days/13 nights

Germany Capital City Berlin Population 82,175,700 Land Area 137,847 sq miles Language German

Students who immigrated to Germany playing a game of soccer in Berlin.

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1–4 BERLIN A MODERN MELTING POT

Home to more than 25 nonGerman communities and a youth culture made up of almost 50 percent foreign citizens, Berlin is a cultural melting pot. Spend a day in the life of a recently resettled immigrant and participate in a grassroots initiative to introduce traditional German culture, including language and cuisine.

Accommodation Stay in a small hotel, in multibed rooms, each with a bathroom.

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Remnants of the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie.

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5–6 LEIPZIG A CITY DIVIDED

Travel to Leipzig, both a liberal, diverse university town and an ultranationalist stronghold. Meet with lawyers and others lobbying for the protection and rights of migrants settling in this divided city, as well as grassroots organizers and recently arrived refugees. Explore Leipzig with experts to better understand the divisions within and about the city.

Accommodation Stay in a small hotel, in multibed rooms, each with a bathroom.

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7–9 STUTTGART STUTTGART AND THE SOUTHERN APPROACH TO THE REFUGEE CRISIS

Travel south to Stuttgart, a “city of immigrants” whose government has discouraged ghettoization of cultural groups. Visit integrated neighborhoods and meet with organizations dedicated to helping immigrants assimilate into society.

Spend a day interviewing recent immigrants alongside a youth group dedicated to telling the

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story of refugee children through photography and social media.

Accommodation In Stuttgart, the group stays in a small guesthouse a short walking distance from the city center. Students stay in doubles, triples and quads with bathrooms for each room.

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10–13 MUNICH THE SHADOW OF A CONCENTRATION CAMP

In Munich, continue to explore efforts toward resettlement of refugees. Visit the nearby preserved concentration camp of Dachau, which acts as a reminder of Germany’s nationalist past. See the Romanesque Neuschwanstein Castle, and the small town of Füssen.

Discuss and debate all you have witnessed and learned as you present your final projects to the group.

Accommodation Stay in a small hostel close to the city center and within walking distance of many of Munich’s iconic sites.

The Dachau Memorial in Germany.

Project Possibilities Use a deeper knowledge of place and politics as a foundation for exploring a facet of immigration in Germany. Profile an immigrant family recently settled in Berlin or create a photo essay depicting the impact of immigration on a Munich neighborhood. Organize a formal debate on existing approaches to immigration, and brainstorm new alternatives. Compare German immigration policies to those of the United States, or explore your own personal standpoint on European immigration.

MEET YOUR EXPERT MELISSA EDDY

Melissa Eddy is the Berlin correspondent for the International New York Times. She has covered the German-speaking world since 1997 from Vienna, Frankfurt and now Berlin. A native of Minnesota, she was a Fulbright Fellow for Young Journalists in Germany in 1996–1997.

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June 28–July 11, 2017

TUITION

$7,190

EXPERT

Melissa Eddy

1–4 BERLIN

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5–6 LEIPZIG

7–9 STUTTGART

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ICELAND ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

One of the most volcanically active regions in the world, Iceland offers a glimpse into the effects of climate change and is also a renewable energy success story of the 21st century.

With a science expert from The New York Times, see firsthand the juxtaposition of a nation that has achieved renewable energy independence, while actively experiencing the impact of climate change.

Interest Category Science & Nature Max. Students 24 Places Visited Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Patreksfjordur, Snaefellsnes Peninsula Days / Nights 15 days/14 nights

Iceland Capital City Reykjavik Population 332,529 Land Area 39,699 sq miles Language Icelandic

The view of central Reykjavik from a tower.

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1–3 REYKJAVIK WELCOME TO ICELAND

Arrive in Reykjavik and meet your fellow Times travelers, Times expert and group leaders. After an orientation, explore the city with a guide. At the Volcano House, become acquainted with the fascinating geology of Iceland. In the countryside, walk between two tectonic plates and see erupting geysers and thundering waterfalls.

Accommodation Stay in a hostel near museums, cultural sites, shops and restaurants in the heart of Reykjavik.

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4–7 ISAFJORDUR JOURNEY TO THE WESTFJORDS

Travel to Isafjordur, considered the “capital of the north,” about 35 miles from the Arctic Circle, to meet with scientists who research the Arctic.

Interview fishermen about how their livelihoods have changed over their lifetimes and across generations.

Kayak dramatic fjords, and hike in the remote Hornstrandir Reserve, and continue to work on your project.

Accommodation You’ll stay in a guesthouse near the water and close to local shops, restaurants and hiking trails.

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8–9 PATREKSFJORDUR FISHING, WATERFALLS AND PUFFINS IN PATREKSFJORDUR

Travel the winding coast to Patreksfjordur, stopping to visit the inspiring Dynjandi waterfall and soak in hot springs. Spend a day on a fishing vessel, and try your hand at fishing. From the fishermen, hear about their livelihoods and what life is like on the open ocean, and learn about the emerging fishfarming trade in the Westfjords.

Accommodation Enjoy a cozy home base at a guesthouse in a perfect location for exploring the surrounding area.

Photographing puffins in Latrabjarg, Iceland.

The Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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10–12 13–15 SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA GLACIER TREKKING, LAVA FIELDS AND BLACK-SAND BEACHES ON THE SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA

Travel to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, whose geography is considered a microcosm of the rest of Iceland: fire and ice all around you. Cross lava fields, take a polar plunge on a black-sand beach and trek across the retreating Snaefellsjokull Glacier, atop a 4,700-foot active volcano.

REYKJAVIK RETURN TO REYKJAVIK AND HOMEWARD BOUND

Journey back to Reykjavik for a final day in the city. Enjoy a celebratory meal with your new friends and present your final projects to the group. Then, head for home.

Accommodation Return to the hostel near museums, cultural sites, shops and restaurants in the heart of Reykjavik.

Accommodation Stay at a cozy bed-and-breakfast in close proximity to a nearby park.

Project Possibilities Highlight Iceland’s unique geological position while pursuing a project related to your own passions. Contrast how Reykjavik harnesses geothermal activity with your hometown’s energy consumption, or describe how climate change is affecting a local community. Interview scientists for their views on the impact of glacial recession, or write an essay on cultural barriers to prioritizing clean energy.

MEET YOUR EXPERT HENRY FOUNTAIN

Henry Fountain is a science reporter for The Times, covering the technologies being developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, weather events and natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. He is working on a book about the 1964 great Alaskan earthquake and its role in the debate about plate tectonics.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

July 1–15, 2017

TUITION

$7,990

EXPERT

Henry Fountain

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4–7 ISAFJORDUR 8–9 PATREKSFJORDUR 4–7 SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA 1–3, 13–15 REYKJAVIK

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ITALY FARM TO TABLE IN TUSCANY, CAMPANIA AND SICILY

Supermarkets and advances in foodstorage technology present food as “product.” But understanding food as a process — growing, shepherding, gathering, cooking and savoring — is integral to cultural identity and the better use of land. With the guidance of a New York Times expert, reconnect with the story of food through handson experiences in sustainable farming and cooking, tasting iconic dishes from some of Italy’s most culinarily diverse regions.

Interest Category Food & Agriculture Max. Students 24 Places Visited Tuscany, Campania, Sicily Days / Nights 21 days/20 nights A pizza baked in a woodoven stove in Italy.

Italy

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1–8

Capital City Rome

TUSCANY BENVENUTI IN ITALIA

Population 60,674,003

Learn about the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and food preparation. Visit local restaurants, markets and producers, and spend some time planting, harvesting and cooking alongside Tuscan farmers and chefs. Stretch pasta at a factory or make cheese beside artisans at a goat farm, and explore your own food passions.

Land Area 116,347 sq miles Language Italian

Accommodation Your base in Tuscany is a family-run, sustainable organic farm near the border of Lazio and Umbria close to the town of Orvieto, a short drive from the bustle of Siena and Florence. Stay in restored, centuries-old stone farm buildings amid olive groves, vegetable gardens, goats, pigs and chickens.

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9–12 CAMPANIA FOOD TOURISM

Drive south, stopping along the way to collect ingredients and skills and discover how the definition of “Italian food” changes with the landscape. Based for four days in the seaside town of Campania, explore Italy’s dependence on and pride in food tourism and take time to adjust to a different pace and lifestyle after your week on the farm.

Accommodation Stay at a small, independently operated old-world hotel by the sea.

A view of Piazza del Duomo in Sicily.

Overlooking the coast in the Province of Salerno, Italy.

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13–21 SICILY ORGANICS AND HISTORY

Settle into your new home, a sprawling organic farm in the heart of Sicily, and work with local farmers and fishermen to learn about fresh seafood and citrus while exploring the region’s history and rich intermingling of culinary influences.

Prepare and present an authentic, four-course Italian dinner for new friends, and present your project.

Accommodation Stay at an expansive working farm at the base of Mount Etna, minutes from the coast.

Project Possibilities Delve into the complex story of food’s place in the fabric of human life —in Italy and elsewhere — by more closely exploring a project of interest.

Interview local baristas and coffee drinkers about their views on Starbucks, which is only now moving into Italy. Assemble a cookbook of favorite recipes, create a dish using only food destined to be thrown away, or write an essay comparing the Slow Food and locavore movements.

MEET YOUR EXPERT KIM SEVERSON

Kim Severson, whose grandmother was born in a small Italian village and who was raised on pasta, is a correspondent for The Times based in the South, reporting on the nation’s food and culture. She has won many awards, including four James Beard awards for food writing and the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for her work on childhood obesity in 2002. She is the author of a memoir, “Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life,” and several other books.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 25–July 15, 2017

TUITION

$7,990

EXPERT

Kim Severson

1–8 TUSCANY

9–12 CAMPANIA

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13–21 SICILY

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

Take on the role of tastemaker in one of the world’s most vibrant cultural hubs. Galleries, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and runways provide the raw material for your craft, while leaders and a New York Times expert ground you in the history and techniques of criticism. Leave with an appreciation for tradition and the vanguard as you create your own personal “ultimate guide” to London.

Interest Category Arts & Culture Max. Students 24 Places Visited London, Cambridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Isle of Wight Days / Nights 15 days/14 nights

England Capital City London Population 54,736,300 Land Area (London) 671 sq miles Language English

Street style in London, England.

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1–3 LONDON INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY

After a brief orientation to cultural criticism and the setting for the program, get a street-level introduction to London’s architecture and urban design. Travel by foot, bike, Tube (underground) and taxi to understand how classic icons like Buckingham Palace and modern additions like the London Eye reflect or impose on the spirit of their time.

Accommodation throughout Stay in dormitories at the University of London in the borough of Camden.

A stone’s throw from the British Library, and with easy access to the King’s Cross Tube Station, the dorms are a quick Tube ride from a wide array of cultural offerings.

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STRATFORD-UPON-AVON CULTURE AS COMMODITY

LONDON FOCUS ON FOOD AND THEATER

THE ISLE OF WIGHT AN ISLAND RAMBLE

CAMBRIDGE TRADITION MEETS THE SILICON FEN

In Shakespeare’s birthplace, witness the dynamic tension between age-old tradition and the modern world.

With a professional actor, see a Royal Shakespeare Company performance at the Royal Shakespeare or Swan Theatre, where directors and actors strive to reinvent and reinterpret the Bard’s timeless themes. Debate the merits and impacts of cultural “brands” such as Shakespeare.

Become a band of roving gourmets and talent scouts as you concentrate on the “bread and circus” of London.

Take a curry cooking class and seek out hidden specialty cuisines in the East End. In the afternoons and evenings, attend performances, from big-budget musicals to one-act shows in fringe theaters, honing your criticism skills.

Travel to the Isle of Wight for a brilliant green getaway from city life. Hike or bike along hedgerow paths and stop at a manor house for tea. Sample sheep cheeses at a farmers’ market, get lost in a sprawling English garden, and stop to hear a street musician outside a centuries-old pub.

Travel to Cambridge, the home to the stone towers and quiet courtyards of the world-famous university, nicknamed “the Silicon Fen” for its cutting-edge research. Explore the city’s creative pulse, from contemporary art galleries to musical acts. Punt your way down the Cam River en route to a meadow picnic.

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LONDON FASHION AND THE VISUAL ARTS

LONDON FINAL WORDS AND HOMEWARD BOUND

8 Students outside the Globe Theatre in London.

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9–11 13–15 From the avant-garde styles of Fashion Week and Banksy’s cheeky street art to the Romantic mists of a J.M.W. Turner painting in the National Gallery, London has something for every aesthetic.

Seek the opinions of experts and amateurs as you interview museum guards, stylists and gallery owners about the skills needed to curate a collection that inspires.

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Your last days in England are spent organizing a 24-hour whirlwind finale tour, where you set the pace and itinerary, showcasing the cultural expertise you’ve acquired over the past two weeks.

A view from the London Eye ferris wheel.

Project Possibilities Use your final project to show off your newfound cultural expertise. Design an itinerary for the perfect weekend getaway in London, present your review of a long-running play’s new artistic direction, or work with your peers to write, illustrate and publish an insider’s travel guide. Make a case for the next upand-coming neighborhood and recommend what’s needed to reach the cultural tipping point.

MEET YOUR EXPERT PATRICK HEALY

MEET YOUR EXPERT BEN BRANTLEY

JUNE 25–JULY 9

JULY 11–JULY 25

Patrick Healy was The Times’s theater reporter from 2009 to 2015.

He also reported on the presidential election – theater of another kind.

At The Boston Globe, he was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for his higher education coverage and received the Livingston Award in 2001 for his series on Harvard honors and grade inflation.

Ben Brantley has been the chief theater critic of The Times since 1996 and is the editor of two anthologies of Times reviews.

Before that, he was a staff writer at Vanity Fair and The New Yorker and a film critic for Elle magazine.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 25–July 9, 2017

July 11–25, 2017

TUITION

$7,290

$7,290

EXPERT

Patrick Healy

Ben Brantley

4 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

12 CAMBRIDGE

1–3, 5–7, 9–11, 13–15 LONDON

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8 THE ISLE OF WIGHT

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OXFORD JOURNALISM MEDIA AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Hone your skills as a journalist at one of the Western world’s great centers of learning, Oxford. Immerse yourself in contemporary British culture as you develop the skills of reporting and digital storytelling to research, pitch, report, develop and publish articles, blog posts, multimedia packages and podcasts on topics of vital relevance and personal interest.

Interest Category Journalism & Media Max. Students 60 Places Visited Oxford, London, the Cotswolds Days / Nights 14 days/13 nights

England Capital City London Population 54,786,300 Land Area 50,301 sq miles Language English

Enjoying a group meeting at golden hour on the quad at Oxford.

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1–2 WELCOME TO ENGLAND ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION

After a brief orientation, explore the historical treasure trove of Oxford, England’s “city of spires,” and begin to familiarize yourself with England’s remarkably diverse cultural and economic environment.

Get an introduction to the principles and practices of investigative journalism and digital media, and begin to brainstorm project ideas.

Accommodation University dorm accommodations in single rooms.

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12–14

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF JOURNALISM

CAPSTONE PROJECTS AND HOMEWARD BOUND

Oxford provides an ideal environment for courses centered on investigative journalism and digital storytelling. Field-based seminars cover topics like how to find story ideas; writing accurate, engaging hard news, profile and feature stories; investigative journalism; interview and observational skills; and computer-assisted reporting.

There’s time to relax and take day trips to London and the Cotswolds.

The last days will be busy, as you present your articles, podcasts or profiles and prepare to share them with your home community and the world. Work to publish a print magazine featuring your projects, and edit submissions from New York Times Student Journeys programs around the world for publication online.

Big Ben in London, England.

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8–11 DIGGING DEEPER

Focus more on the complexities of modern journalism and begin to hone your capstone projects.

Discuss the history of journalism and the variety and disparate functions of the many media platforms available today. Dig deeper into archival and field research methodology, visual journalism, media law and journalistic ethics.

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Students on a day trip to the countryside outside of Oxford.

Project Possibilities Showcase your journalistic skills while pursuing a project that ignites your interest in local issues. Contribute to a print magazine featuring student projects, and edit submissions from Times Student Journeys programs worldwide for publication online. Write an economics piece illustrated with scenes from Piccadilly Circus; or record a podcast on how immigrants from India, a former British colony, made chicken tikka masala into an iconic British dish.

MEET YOUR EXPERT JAN BENZEL

MEET YOUR EXPERT BRUCE WEBER

Jan Benzel is a veteran features and news editor who, in her 30-year career at The Times, has worked in many corners of the paper, covering arts and entertainment, travel, media, New York City and style.

Her two most recent assignments have been running the Metropolitan section and working in Paris on the arts and features coverage of The International Herald Tribune, now the International New York Times.

Bruce Weber, a former high school English teacher, has spent 35 years in magazine and newspaper journalism. He was a fiction editor at Esquire, and later, an editor, reporter and theater critic for The Times. His books include “As They See ’Em: A Fan’s Travels in the Land of Umpires,” and “Life Is a Wheel: Memoirs of a Bike-Riding Obituarist.”

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 30–July 13, 2017

TUITION

$6,990

EXPERT

Jan Benzel, Bruce Weber

1–14 OXFORD

Quoted tuition prices are per student and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs are subject to change.

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CERN  & THE SWISS ALPS

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE

As scientists in Switzerland push the limits of human knowledge, how can they communicate their breakthroughs in a way that is relevant to the average person?

Along with your leaders and a New York Times expert, visit worldclass laboratories on the cutting edge of physics, mechanics, biology and astronomy. Interview the researchers and learn to incorporate the technical and human aspects of science.

Interest Category Science & Nature Max. Students 24 Places Visited Geneva, Lugano, Interlaken Days / Nights 14 days/13 nights

Switzerland Capital City Bern (de facto) Population 8.34 million Land Area 15,940 sq mi Language German, French, Italian, Romansch

View of the Compact Muon Solenoid detector at the Large Hadron Collider.

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1–5 GENEVA PRECISION, BIG AND SMALL

Tour the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, home of the supercollider and the birth of the World Wide Web, and speak to scientists working to answer the biggest questions about the universe. See innovation at the smallest scales by learning what makes a Swiss watch so precise.

Dabble in food science during a chocolate-making workshop.

Accommodation Stay in spacious shared dorms in a quiet neighborhood near Lake Geneva, and within walking distance of several parks and museums.

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6–7 LUGANO THE MEANING OF INTELLIGENCE

Artificial intelligence is poised to dramatically alter society, solving problems too complex for human minds. Visit the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence, where scientists’ advances are now found in groundbreaking technologies like Siri and AlphaGo. See firsthand how scientists are using biology to inspire a new generation of sophisticated robotics.

Accommodation Stay in shared dorms close to the city’s center.

Accommodation Stay in shared dorm rooms in a cozy lodge near Interlaken.

The Two Lakes Bridge.

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12–14 GENEVA TELLING THE STORY

Return to Geneva for the final days of the program. Finish and present your project to the group. On your last evening, after dinner in a Swiss brasserie, share your favorite story and what you’ve learned about putting complicated topics into simpler terms.

Accommodation Return to the shared dorms near Lake Geneva.

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8–11 INTERLAKEN AND LAUTERBRUNNEN THE EYE ON TOP OF EUROPE

Relax on the shores of Interlaken, two lakes joined by the Aare River, and raft down the rapids of the River Lütschine. Ascend by train to the Sphinx Laboratory, one of the highest observatories in the world, and discuss with an astronomer the inner workings of the minutely precise and sensitive instruments used to understand the cosmos.

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Data recorded by the Compact Muon Solenoid detector.

Project Possibilities Your independent project lets you match your own passion with your exploration in the field.

Showcase your narrative skills by explaining how scientists define “intelligence.” Create a multimedia “profile” of an object at the natural history museum, imagining its role in history. Present a timeline of the search for the Higgs boson or compile short videos that document the “frontier” interactions between people and technology.

MEET YOUR EXPERT DENNIS OVERBYE

MEET YOUR EXPERT KENNETH CHANG

JUNE 28–JULY 11

JULY 12–25

Dennis Overbye is the cosmic affairs correspondent for The Times.

He is the author of two books: “Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos: The Story of the Scientific Quest for the Secret of the Universe” and “Einstein in Love: A Scientific Romance.” His coverage of the search for the Higgs boson was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2014.

Kenneth Chang is a science reporter for The New York Times.

With a background in physics, he specializes in writing about NASA and the physical sciences. His articles have included the mysteries of ghostly elementary particles known as neutrinos, the discovery of a planet with the puffiness of cork around a distant star and how the American Museum of Natural History in New York demoted Pluto years before the rest of the world.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 28–July 11, 2017

July 12–25, 2017

TUITION

$6,990

$6,990

EXPERT

Dennis Overbye

Kenneth Chang

Quoted tuition prices are per student and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs are subject to change.

8–11 INTERLAKEN AND LAUTERBRUNNEN

6–7 LUGANO

1–5, 12–14 GENEVA

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THE AMERICAN SOUTH SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE

Engage with issues and initiatives related to social justice as you explore the evocative American South, birthplace of the civil rights movement.

With the guidance of an expert from The New York Times, a leader in covering social issues, begin in New Orleans and travel the bayous of Louisiana, the red-dirt roads of Alabama and the cypress brakes of the Mississippi Delta. Meet people who lived civil rights history, and those carrying on the work of the movement’s pioneers.

Interest Category History & Context Politics & Perspectives Max. Students 24 Places Visited New Orleans; Selma, Ala.; Memphis; Clarksdale, Miss.; Greenwood, Miss.

Days / Nights 17 days/16 nights

The Whitney Plantation in Louisiana.

United States of America Capital City Washington, D.C. Population 324,099,593 Land Area 3,796,742 sq miles Language English

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1–4 NEW ORLEANS IN THE WAKE OF KATRINA

Arrive in New Orleans. See how residents experience unequal access to social services and basic rights. Hurricane Katrina tore apart the region’s physical and social fabric in 2005 and left lingering scars. Visit bayou communities threatened by climate change to see how people here face these issues compared to those with higher socioeconomic status.

Accommodation Stay on a street shaded with live oaks in the Lower Garden District, close to the bustle of Magazine Street and a short walk from the French Quarter.

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5–7

DAYS

8–9

SELMA, ALA. WE SHALL OVERCOME

MEMPHIS KING’S LEGACY

Stop in Montgomery, Ala., to meet with lawyers who advocate for vulnerable populations. In Selma, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, walk in the footsteps of civil rights visionaries, who, since the 1960s, have challenged the ways of the Old South. Meet with activists working to address issues of inequality and injustice that remain today.

Travel to Memphis, stopping at civil rights sites in Oxford, Miss., and Birmingham, Ala. In Memphis, walk in the footsteps of rock ’n’ roll and blues greats, sample the city’s famous barbecue, and visit the National Civil Rights Museum to learn the history of the movement and the continuing struggles for equality.

Accommodation In Selma, stay at a comfortable, 150-year-old hotel on the Alabama River.

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Accommodation Stay in a colorful, community-oriented hostel in the Cooper-Young neighborhood, home to many bookstores and cafes and a short drive from the city center.

10 CLARKSDALE, MISS. BIG MUDDY, TAMALES AND THE BLUES

Paddling a kayak through a swampland wildlife preserve in Louisiana.

Paddle a canoe on the mighty Mississippi River, stopping on a sandbar to swim and make dinner from locally sourced produce.

Collaborate with local youth in a dugout canoe-making workshop.

In Clarksdale, take in a blues show at a traditional juke joint, and sample the area’s famous tamales.

Accommodation In Clarksdale, stay at a historic hotel and former hospital on the Sunflower River, which has hosted musical legends through the years — from Bessie Smith and Sonny Boy Williamson II to Ike Turner and Duke Ellington.

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11–13 GREENWOOD, MISS. RIGHTS IN THE DELTA

From your base in Greenwood, Miss., spend four days exploring small towns, meeting cotton and catfish farmers, and taking in live blues music. In Sumner, visit the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and learn about the life and death of the 14-year-old boy

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whose lynching was a catalyst of the civil rights movement.

Accommodation Stay in a collection of restored sharecroppers’ shacks, which recreate a time long past with modern amenities. Each shack has a full kitchen, indoor bathroom and shower facilities, and beds for each student.

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14–17 NEW ORLEANS WRAPPING IT UP AND HEADING FOR HOME

Return to New Orleans and present your projects to the group, sharing your experiences. Use your last days in the city to plan, organize, publicize and host an event in one of the city’s galleries, cafes, bookstores or collaborative art spaces to showcase work produced during your adventure.

Accommodation Stay on a street shaded with live oaks in the Lower Garden District, close to the bustle of Magazine Street and a short walk from the French Quarter.

Student activists.

Project Possibilities Pursue a project that allows you to delve deeper into a social justice issue, story or initiative that interests you. Share oral histories that contrast varying perceptions of law enforcement or create a blog featuring interviews with recently exonerated prisoners.

Analyze a Louisiana food justice initiative, or attend a meeting of local activists and brainstorm new solutions to an ongoing issue.

MEET YOUR EXPERT PETER APPLEBOME

Peter Applebome, Times deputy national editor, has been a correspondent in Houston and Atlanta and a columnist in the New York region. He has taught journalism at Princeton and Vanderbilt and is the author of “Dixie Rising: How the South Is Shaping American Values, Politics and Culture” and “Scout’s Honor: A Father’s Unlikely Foray Into the Woods.”

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 26–July 12, 2017

TUITION

$6,090

EXPERT

Peter Applebome

Quoted tuition prices are per student and subject to availability. Excludes internal and international air. Programs are subject to change.

8–9 MEMPHIS

10 CLARKSDALE

11–13 GREENWOOD 5–7 SELMA

1–4, 14–17 NEW ORLEANS

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VIETNAM & LAOS INVESTIGATING THE SECRET WAR

One of the most controversial topics in modern United States history, the Vietnam War and the less-known “Secret War” in Laos, continues to resonate.

Trek through the mountains of Luang Prabang and wander the Cu Chi tunnels of Ho Chi Minh City as you meet with Hmong activists and learn about this region’s complex history and the war’s lasting effects on the people who live here.

Interest Category History & Context Max. Students 24 Places Visited Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Quang Ngai, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) Vientiane, Phonsavan, Luang Prabang (Laos) Days / Nights 21 days/20 nights

Vietnam

Laos

Capital City Hanoi

Capital City Vientiane

Population 91,700,000

Population 6,803,699

Land Area 128,565 sq miles

Land Area 91,428 sq miles

Language Vietnamese

Language Lao

The Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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1–4 HO CHI MINH CITY GOOD MORNING VIETNAM

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.

After an orientation, which may give you ideas for your project, explore the city with a guide.

Head underground to explore the immense network of the Cu Chi tunnels used by the Communist Vietcong, and spend the afternoon at the War Remnants Museum.

Accommodation Stay at a comfortable hotel located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh close to museums, cultural sites, shops and restaurants.

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5–7

8–11

QUANG NGAI RECONSTRUCTION IN MY LAI

Fly to Da Nang. Visit the site of the My Lai massacre, where American soldiers killed more than 300 civilians. Meet with Communist officials coordinating the efforts of former American veterans who construct “compassion houses” for families in need.

Talk with monks at a temple, and wander the tunnel of Dam Toai, a former emergency field clinic.

Accommodation Stay in a familyrun guesthose in Hoi An as you explore the central coast.

HANOI AND HA LONG BAY THE CAPITAL AND KARST FORMATIONS

Continue north to Hanoi, the capital, which came under attack by the United States and its allies, and notice the contrasts with Ho Chi Minh City. Visit a local night market and then spend three days exploring the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay. A view of downtown Saigon and the Ben Thanh roundabout.

Accommodation Stay in a guesthouse in Hanoi and then sleep on a private junk while cruising Ha Long Bay. DAYS

12–14 VIENTIANE AND PHONSAVAN LEFTOVER MINES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISM

Fly to Vientiane, Laos. Document the undocumented war as you interview Hmong activists and community members who are fighting for justice for rural families. Visit a nonprofit that provides prosthetics to rural residents who are injured by unexploded mines. In Phonsavan, the center of the secret war, meet with Hmong activisits and walk through the mysterious Plain of Jars.

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Accommodation On a quiet side street in the heart of the city, stay in a guesthouse that is the perfect jumping-off point for exploration in Vientiane.

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15–21 LUANG PRABANG TREKKING AND FINAL PRESENTATIONS

Take an overnight trek through the lush mountains surrounding Luang Prabang, a Unesco World Heritage city dotted with gleaming temples and French colonial architecture.

Spend a day at an organic farm learning traditional rice farming techniques. Put the finishing touches on your individual projects and present them to the group.

Accommodation Nestled on a quiet side street, your guesthouse is within walking distance of restaurants and cultural sites in Luang Prabang.

Jumping off a junk in Ha Long Bay.

Project Possibilities Explore the lasting impact of history through an independent project of your choosing. Write an overview of the historical events leading up to the Vietnam War and the lingering social, cultural, political and environmental ripples. Create a portrait series of young Laotians whose parents survived the war, or interview them about what the war means to them.

MEET YOUR EXPERT ERIK ECKHOLM

MEET YOUR EXPERT DONALD G. MCNEIL JR.

JUNE 26–JULY 16

JULY 2–22

As the Beijing bureau chief of The New York Times, Erik Eckholm covered dramatic social changes and political conflicts in Asia. Over a 30-year career with the paper, he also reported from wartime Afghanistan and Iraq, wrote about the environment, religion and legal issues in the United States and held several senior editing jobs.

Donald G. McNeil Jr. is a science reporter at The Times who has been covering global health since 2000.

He grew up in San Francisco and went to U.C. Berkeley, two hotbeds of anti-Vietnam War activism, and knows contemporaries who fought in the war, who covered the war and who resisted the war. He has reported from 55 countries, including Vietnam, where he covered the country’s successful fight against tuberculosis.

JOURNEY DETAILS DATE

June 26–July 16, 2017

July 2–22, 2017

TUITION

$6,690

$6,690

EXPERT

Erik Eckholm

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

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10–14 LUANG PRABANG

8–11 HANOI 5–7 QUANG NGAI

12–14 VIENTIANE

1–4 HO CHI MINH

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In lieu of litigation and jury trials, each of which is expressly waived, any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this Participation Agreement, the brochure, or any other literature concerning your trip or the Program shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in New York City, New York, according to the then existing commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such proceeding will be governed by the substantive law of the State of New York. The arbitrator(s) and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this Participant Agreement, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this Participant Agreement is void or voidable.

General: You hereby consent to our use of pictures or video of you in our marketing materials without compensation. In addition, you consent to our use of written correspondence or program feedback from parents and students for marketing purposes without compensation. Facsimile or scanned transmission of any signed document shall be deemed delivery of an original. If there are any conflicts between this Participant Agreement and the Itinerary, this Participant Agreement shall apply. We reserve the right to decline to do business with anyone on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Active Elements, Medical Conditions and Special Assistance: Some of our Trips incorporate active elements such as hiking, climbing or canoeing; you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the level of activity that will be involved in your Trip. You must disclose in your Participant Information Form (or at such later time when you become aware of such a condition) any existing physical or mental illness, disability or any other condition which may create a health hazard for yourself or others during the Trip or for which you may require medical attention or special accommodation during the Trip. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs, but you must notify us at the time of booking for a determination of what assistance we can reasonably provide. We regret that we cannot accommodate you if you have special needs for ordinary daily activities, such as walking and dining. In no instance will our Suppliers or we physically lift or assist you on to or off any vehicles.

We reserve the right to decline acceptance of anyone we consider unsuitable due to fitness level. We also reserve the right to remove you from the Trip, at your own expense, if your condition is such that we deem it could create a hazard to you or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers.

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HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: CALL US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

ELIGIBILITY.

Call (866) 870-2350 or visit www.nytimes. com/studentjourneys and click “Apply” on the homepage to begin the application process.

Students completing 9th through 12th grades are eligible to participate in our programs.

STEP 2: HOLD A SPACE IN A PROGRAM.

We expect New York Times Student Journeys participants to maintain high standards of personal behavior and take an active role in creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and safety on our programs. Rules that provide a safe and structured environment, set curfews and prohibit the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco are in place and enforced.

We expect students to behave in a mature and productive way at all times. Students who require constant supervision should not apply.

You can hold a space in a program by completing the Online Application Form, submitting a signed Agreement Form and providing the $700 Application Deposit by MasterCard, Visa or Discover through our secure online system or over the phone. Or send a check or money order to Putney Student Travel at 345 Hickory Ridge Road, Putney, VT 05346. We will hold a space in a program for 30 days, pending completion of the full application process.

After March 15, we will hold space temporarily, but we must receive full payment within five days to hold a space in the program.

STEP 3: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Before we can make a final admissions decision, an application must be complete.

In addition to the Application Form, Agreement Form and Application Deposit, a complete application includes: •• Applicant Statement •• Two Teacher References These documents are available as part of our Online Application. We review completed applications within a few days and notify families of our admissions decision by email.

Please call to speak with the program director who organizes the program that interests you. We are excited to answer your questions and tell you about the people and places that make the experience unique!

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WHAT IS EXPECTED OF PARTICIPANTS?

We take pride in our reputation for careful, thorough planning and attention to detail. The descriptions of our summer programs are based on our experiences and our plans for this summer.

It is inevitable that some things described here will not happen exactly as presented. To get the most out of the experience, participants need to be flexible in responding to unforeseen situations and creative in taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. We expect participants to share responsibility for the success of their experience.

While students are not required to have prior experience with the themes of their chosen program, they should be curious about the subject matter and enthusiastic about participating in all activities.

COMPARE ALL JOURNEYS LOCATION

THEME

INTERESTS

TUITION

DATES

PAGE

AUSTRALIA AND FIJI

RESPONSES TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Science & Nature

$8,390

June 25–July 17, July 9–31

12

CHINA

BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN A RISING MARKET

Business & Economics

$7,190

June 24–July 11, July 15–August 1

18

COLOMBIA

LESSONS OF A 50-YEAR CONFLICT

Politics & Perspectives

$6,990

June 28–July 14, July 17–August 2

22

CUBA

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SHADOW OF THE EMBARGO

Business & Economics

$8,190

July 6–19, July 21–August 3

26

CUBA

BASEBALL AND CULTURE

Activities & Sports

$8,390

July 3–17, July 19–August 2

30

ECUADOR

BIODIVERSITY AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN THE ANDES, THE AMAZON AND THE GALÁPAGOS

Politics & Perspectives

$7,490

June 25–July 11, July 1–17

34

GERMANY

LEADERSHIP AND THE CHANGING FACE OF EUROPE

Politics & Perspectives

$7,190

June 28–July 11

38

ICELAND

ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

Science & Nature

$7,990

July 1–15

42

ITALY

FARM TO TABLE IN TUSCANY, CAMPANIA AND SICILY

Food & Agriculture

$7,990

June 25–July 15

46

LONDON

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

Arts & Culture

$7,290

June 25–July 9, July 11–25

50

OXFORD

OXFORD JOURNALISM: MEDIA AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Journalism & Media

$6,990

June 30–July 13

54

SWITZERLAND

CERN AND THE SWISS ALPS: PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SCIENCE

Science & Nature

$6,990

June 28–July 11, July 12–25

58

UNITED STATES

THE AMERICAN SOUTH: SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE

History & Context, Politics & Perspectives

$6,090

June 26–July 12

62

VIETNAM AND LAOS

INVESTIGATING THE SECRET WAR

History & Context

$6,690

June 26–July 16, July 2–22

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Call our student travel experts at 866 870 2350 or visit nytimes.com/studentjourneys

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Apply now at nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call 866 870 2350 to speak with a program director.