As the end of the summer approaches for the Cross Cultural Internship Program (www.theccip.com), students are enjoying the last of the remaining group activities. This past Sunday, many of them traveled together to Woodbury Commons, one of the largest outlet centers in the country. It was a chance to shop for deals while also enjoying one of the final weekends in New York.

"It's really hard to believe that the internship is already almost over," admitted Jingyun Cao (Cara) who will be returning to Macau University of Science and Technology next semester. "It went by fast, but in the process I made a lot of great friends and had such a good time. I really feel like I have a better idea of what I want to do in my career after my internship." Cara is interning with C & L Accounting, Inc., and is studying business administration in Macau.

Woodbury Commons is located in Central Valley in the town of Woodbury, New York. With 220 different shops that offer discounted prices on major name brands, all in a massive outdoor shopping plaza, the center attracts countless shoppers, both local and abroad.

The CCIP exchange visitors traveled by bus, a one and a half hour trip that was organized by both Cara and Li En Chua (Leanne), who studies at Nanyang Technological University.

"There were so many stores at Woodbury Commons," Leanne said. "I could have spent a whole day there, but I still found a lot to buy." Thinking back on her summer, she added, "I've really enjoyed the variety of activities we've done this summer. Seeing Broadway shows and attending a real Native American powwow were highlights."

CCIP's final week ends on August 27th, at which time preparation will begin for 2017.