Central Park is a great work of landscape architecture and a reflection of great changes in New York City. On our walk, which will be equal parts walking tour and urban hike, we’ll explore the northern end of the Park, which features many interesting landmarks and lush greenery. We start at the site of Seneca Village, a predominately African American community that was razed during the construction of Central Park, then view additions to the park that date to the New Deal of the 1930s. Afterwards, we’ll ascend the hilly northern end of the park, passing through dense woods and a stream bank. You’ll get the chance to explore the Great Hill and a blockhouse built in 1814 in anticipation of a British invasion that never actually happened. We’ll finish at Amsterdam Avenue and West 110th Street, near Columbia University, where there are many options for food and drinks. Please wear sturdy shoes that are good for walking!

 

About the Tour Guide: Robert W. Snyder is professor emeritus of American Studies and Journalism at Rutgers University and Manhattan Borough Historian. He is the author of Crossing Broadway: Washington Heights and the Promise of New York and coauthor of All the Nations Under Heaven: Immigrants, Migrants and the Making of New York. He is a former Fulbright lecturer in American Studies in Korea and a member of the New York Academy History. He is married to the journalist Clara Hemphill, who writes on public education in New York City.

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

 

Looking for a peaceful getaway in NJ? Join us for a day trip to Mountain Lakes, New Jersey with families who are excited to open their homes to international students for a day full of fun autumn activities and cultural exchange.

 

Students will be welcomed by their hosts at the bus stop and spend a leisurely afternoon with their host families taking part in different activities like hiking, baking, pumpkin carving, and exploring the neighborhood. Later on, all of the host families and students will come together for a potluck dinner and board games for all!

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Here is your chance to take part in the exclusive 2023 Concordia Annual Summit this September. A group of One To World students will have the unique opportunity to attend the prestigious conference for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to network, meet and hear from private and public sector leaders from the U.S. and around the world.

 

The 2023 Concordia Annual Summit has over a decade of experience bringing together heads of state, and leaders of the private and NGO sectors to discuss new and diversified perspectives to explore tangible solutions to local and global challenges. This 13th Annual Summit will maintain its position as the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the UN General Assembly. It will address the most pressing global issues of our time, from the role of the private sector in combating disinformation to the urgent steps needed to address today’s mental health crisis and advance environmental sustainability.

 

The themes of this year’s Summit include:

• cultural diplomacy & youth advocacy
• democracy, security & geopolitical risk
• environmental sustainability
• financial inclusion
• global trade, manufacturing & supply chains
• health opportunities & challenges
• human rights & social progress
• innovative technology

 

You can apply by filling out this form.

 

If selected, participants are required to pay a $50 fee.

 

*This event is for the students we have already selected. If you did not receive an acceptance email from Lucas, do not purchase a ticket. We will not issue you a refund.*

 

*Tickets are non-refundable*

Want to practice your interviewing? Do you have any questions to ask experienced professionals at a large company? At this virtual program, employees of Fitch Ratings, an American credit rating agency, will be helping interested students boost their professional development skills. We will be doing mock interviews as well as answering questions related to time management, work/life balance and application preparation.

 

Fitch Ratings is one of the “Big Three credit rating agencies” based in New York & London with a specialty in credit risk analysis, commentary, and research. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with professionals who have long-term working experience in the financial, investment, and risk management sectors. Sign up today to get your career applications on the right track!

 

 

Did you know that the average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving is 4,500? Learn more fun facts, and experience this traditional feast for yourself while meeting a local family in the suburbs of New York!

 

You’ll take a day trip to Westchester County, where you’ll be paired with a host family and join their Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy turkey (or a vegetarian alternative), all the accompanied sides and some tasty dessert! Spend a memorable day in this beautiful suburban community. This an unmissable opportunity to experience a holiday centered around gratitude and to immerse yourself in a welcoming community. Space is limited for this popular program, so sign up today!

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Did you know that nearly 55 million people will travel more than 50 miles to enjoy Thanksgiving this year? Learn more fun facts, and experience this traditional feast for yourself while meeting a local family in the suburbs of Connecticut!

 

You’ll take a day trip to Fairfield County, where you’ll be paired with a host family and join their Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy turkey (or a vegetarian alternative), all the accompanied sides and some tasty dessert! Spend a memorable day in this beautiful suburban community. This an unmissable opportunity to experience a holiday centered around gratitude and to immerse yourself in a welcoming community. Space is limited for this popular program, so sign up today!

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Welcome back to New York! Experience stunning views of the city while enjoying the best songs from around the world on One To World’s second ever welcome cruise this October! You’ve likely absorbed the famous Manhattan skyline from the popular Staten Island Ferry, or from visits to other boroughs, but have you enjoyed these views on a party boat with a few hundred new and existing friends?

 

Celebrate the beginning of a new academic year by dancing the night away on the ship deck with a live DJ, 300 international students, and other friends of One To World!

Online ticket sales have now closed. If you are interested in attending the cruise, please arrive to Pier 36 between 6 – 7 PM for tickets. We take cash only at the pier.

**Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable.

Want to start the fall off by volunteering in the community? At this event, you’ll be working in a kitchen helping to prepare high-quality meals for people living with various illnesses.

 

God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. All of their services are provided free and full of love to people in need. Volunteers will be in the kitchen helping on-staff chefs with a variety of projects. You will receive instructions from the staff member for the project of the day. Tasks may include packaging meals, chopping onions, making meatballs, ladling soup, peeling potatoes, scooping baked goods or preparing fresh herbs.

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Interested in experiencing a ride that was voted the #1 rollercoaster in USA Today’s 10 Best Awards 2022? Or maybe you have been looking for an opportunity to check out famous themed rides like, Batman, The Joker, or Superman!

 

For the first time ever, One To World is bringing a group of international students and friends to Jackson, New Jersey for an all-day trip to Six Flags Great Adventure, an amusement park that boasts 14 world-class rollercoasters and many other games and fun rides! Whether or not you consider yourself a “thrill-seeker,” this is a great opportunity to let loose and have a good time before the fall semester gets too busy.

 

We’ve secured a group ticket discount, and will be traveling together by yellow school bus to and from Six Flags. Both are included in the price of your ticket. Your entry ticket to the park includes ALL rides in the Great Adventure Park aside from a couple that require an additional fee like the Slingshot and Daredevil Dive. You can find the full list here.

*Tickets are non-refundable*