Are you curious about the urban design principles that shaped NYC? Don't miss our next walking tour!

We'll be spending time in Gramercy Park and the Flatiron District to explore the concepts behind the city grid. We will also learn how public parks like Madison and Union Square were built to accommodate irregular spaces. This is an interactive opportunity to gain insights into the architectural evolution from 1811 to the present. You will gain a new perspective and appreciation for urban planning!

Our guide, William Singer, AIA, is a Code and Zoning Specialist for The City of New York Department of Buildings Development and Technical Affairs. He is an expert in the design and construction of large-scale public facilities. His major projects have included justice centers, transportation hubs, and cultural centers. Before joining the Department of Buildings he was a partner at Gruzen Samton, a NYC & Virginia-based architecture, planning, interior design and systems engineering firm. A Fulbright fellow (Slovenia, 1993-94), he holds a Master of Architecture degree from the School of Design at North Carolina State University, as well as a Master of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2004, Singer received a City of New York Arts Commission Excellence in Design for the renovation design of El Museo Del Barrio.

In case of rain, the event will be held one week later on June 25th.

Want to start the summer 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.

You must be comfortable in a kitchen setting, including working with sharp knives, to participate in this program.

How did the Dutch colonial era influence the early architecture of lower Manhattan? Explore the unique designs, streets and structures of old New York City. One To World has organized an exclusive architecture-themed walking tour!

While walking the circumference of New Amsterdam, New York City as it existed in 1664, we will gain insight into why it is much harder to navigate downtown Manhattan compared to the rest of NYC, above Houston Street. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the city in a new and exciting way, all while making new friends in the process!

Our guide, William Singer, AIA, is a Code and Zoning Specialist for The City of New York Department of Buildings Development and Technical Affairs. He is an expert in the design and construction of large-scale public facilities. His major projects have included justice centers, transportation hubs, and cultural centers. Before joining the Department of Buildings he was a partner at Gruzen Samton, a NYC & Virginia-based architecture, planning, interior design and systems engineering firm. A Fulbright fellow (Slovenia, 1993-94), he holds a Master of Architecture degree from the School of Design at North Carolina State University, as well as a Master of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2004, Singer received a City of New York Arts Commission Excellence in Design for the renovation design of El Museo Del Barrio.

In case of rain, the event will be held one week later on May 21st.

Love friendly competition among peers? Pub trivia is a great way to enjoy a night out, test your knowledge, and meet new friends in the process.

We are heading to The Raven Pub for their weekly Trivia Tuesdays! Join us and compete against fellow international students and local players in multiple rounds of fun trivia questions. The trivia questions cover diverse subjects so there is equal opportunity to take home first place! This is a great way to enjoy an evening out in a new place, meet some locals of the community, and and make some new friends.

First drink is on us!

You do not need to be 21 to attend this event!

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

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Experience stunning views of the city while enjoying the best songs from around the world on One To World's annual Twilight Cruise this April! 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? This floating party is One To World's biggest events! Celebrate the end of the semester by dancing the night away on the ship deck with a live DJ, 600 international students, and other friends of One To World!

For group tickets of 10 or more please email [email protected]. The deadline for group tickets is April 6th!

The 2023 Twilight Cruise Around Manhattan is sponsored by Kimber Health, a healthcare company created by international students, for international students. Kimber Health helps students save between $2000-$6000 with low-cost, competitive insurance by replacing and waiving university health insurance. Learn more about their services here.

Build up your resilience through the development of intercultural competencies with Story Circles! Story Circles is a group of people who share stories in response to a particular topic in a structured way that encourages full and authentic participation in both listening to and sharing personal stories.

At this event, each participant will take turns sharing responses to pre-determined prompts and reacting to what other students share. The prompts will be provided in advance to give you time to gather your thoughts. Each prompt will revolve around your own unique cultural experiences and won’t require any additional research or preparation. Dr. Frank Dolce, designer of these virtual story-sharing events, will facilitate the story-sharing session.

This is your chance to make lasting connections with other students, share your story, and learn about other cultures represented in the program.