Want to help prepare meals for those in need? At this event, you will be working alongside locals in a commercial kitchen to help assemble high-quality meals for people unable to do so themselves. You will experience the efficiency of the assembly line and the power of working with a common goal in mind! For those available afterwards, we’ll stop buy a local shop for some coffee or tea to connect further.

 

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

Want to visit a local farm in Manhattan?

 

The Battery Urban Farm is an educational farm where NYC students, locals, and visitors experience sustainable farming, taste organic fresh foods, and learn environmental stewardship. The farm was developed in 2011 by The Battery Conservancy in response to a request for a vegetable garden by students from a local high school. It now engages thousands of students and community volunteers who annually grow thousands of pounds of vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains, and flowers.

 

Volunteers assist with a range of tasks to maintain vegetable and forest farms, depending on what’s needed. Activities may include harvesting produce for donations, layering and turning compost, bed prep, weeding, mulching, and planting.

 

There might even be an opportunity to take home some fresh produce as a token of your hard work!

 

Make sense of the modern architecture of midtown Manhattan with commentary from an expert. The beautiful skyscrapers and unique designs give New York City its unique character. Join us on this architectural tour to learn more about the modernization of the city with our guide William Singer.

 

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.

 

William Singer has been generous to sponsor ticket costs for the first five students who register for this program, so don’t wait and grab one today! Sponsored tickets are limited to one per order.

 

*Tickets are non-refundable*

 

In case of rain, the tour will be held one week later on September 15th. 

When it comes to job or internship interviews, practice is invaluable. Mock interviews are an excellent way to prepare for the questions you’ll likely face. Join professionals from KPMG for mock interviews and career advice to hone your interviewing skills and gain essential job market preparation. KPMG operates in 143 countries and territories, providing audit, tax, and advisory services.

 

At this event, you’ll have one-on-one interviews with KPMG professionals who will offer expert feedback and career advice. These professionals come from diverse backgrounds, so you don’t need an accounting background to participate. Join us to practice your interviewing skills, connect with professionals, and set your applications on the right track!

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

 

 

The United States insurance and healthcare system is complex and difficult to navigate. While it is confusing, we can help!

 

With this three-part workshop series, we will go over:

 

1. How to select an insurance plan and what to look for in coverage
2. How to actually use the plan you select, including visiting the doctor and understanding your benefits
3. How to read medical bills, what is an explanation of benefits, and what is an “insurance claim”

 

Join us for these workshops in collaboration with Leslie Reynolds, University Relations Manager at International Student Insurance, to make the most out of your insurance plan, and to help you become confident in navigating the US healthcare system!

 

POV: You just arrived to the U.S. and you are ready to start crossing some things off your “must do” list. One To World is here to help! We have secured group tickets for you and up to 40 other international students and scholars from all across the New York/New Jersey area to experience a Broadway musical this fall!

 

Even better, the musical is about the construction of New York’s most famous building – the Empire State Building! “Told through the lens of three generations of dreamers and doers spanning New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the Bicentennial Year of 1976, this original story shines new light on one of history’s greatest feats of will and desire.” Read more about the musical here and purchase your ticket below.

 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Have you visited the suburbs north of NYC?

 

At this program, you’ll take a train from Grand Central to a small town named Chappaqua located in Westchester, NY. There’s a farmer’s market at the train station on Saturday mornings, so you’ll have a chance to see offerings from local vendors and farms from the Hudson Valley. You’ll also have a chance to explore the town before we take a trip to a nearby park for a leisurely hike.

 

Afterwards, we will gather at a local host’s house to hangout over games, music, refreshments and dinner.

 

Ticket does not include lunch or your train ticket. We encourage you to bring food or buy from the market or establishments in town.

 

Take advantage of a New York City summer tradition of 30 years! We are heading to Bryant Park for an outdoor movie night.

 

Our group will be arriving early to ensure a good spot on the grass and give us some time to play games, enjoy snacks that will be provided, and get to know one another.

 

This year we will be viewing the movie How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, a classic romantic comedy about a man who bets his co-workers he can make a woman fall in love with him in just 10 days, and the woman he meets is attempting to do the opposite. Join us if you’re in the mood to laugh and make new friends!

 

*Tickets are non-refundable*

Appreciate New York City from a different perspective on our immersive ferry tour led by a distinguished expert!

 

Join us as we take a ferry ride from Wall Street in Manhattan to Throg’s Neck in the Bronx for our first ever ferry tour! We will hear interesting facts and stories about the buildings we pass throughout the journey and will also have plenty of time for photos at sunset!

 

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.
Roundtrip ferry tickets are included in your purchase.

 

It’s officially summer! Meet us at Central Park for an outdoor picnic and to play various party games like Codenames, Telestrations, and more. This is your chance to enjoy the beautiful weather, and to get to know new people in a casual setting. Treat yourself to fun, good conversation, and refreshing snacks. Sign up today!