Taking advantage of one of the best museum deals in the city, a group of second-session exchange visitors attended a UNIQLO Free Friday Night at the Museum of Modern Art. CCIP J-1 interns (www.theccip.com) followed up the museum by visiting the observation deck of the iconic Empire State Building.

Established in 1929, the MoMA has one of the largest collections of modern art in the world, with exhibits featuring photography, painting, sculpture, and multimedia works. The collection includes works by Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, Vincent van Gogh, and dozens of other luminaries.

While they are in New York, the exchange visitors participate in numerous cultural and art activities. As one of the students said of the MoMA, "Being able to see this famous art is a highlight of my time here. It's a reminder that New York City has so much to offer."

After the museum, the evening continued with a trip to the Empire State Building, one of the most famous skyscrapers ever built. The exchange visitors were very excited to see the city from the 86th floor.

"Joining CCIP has allowed me to do things I've always wanted to do," one student said. "Visiting the Empire State Building has always been a dream of mine."

Among the other activities the exchange visitors will participate in during the summer is the Dragon Boat Festival in Queens and a trip to Boston. The activities are planned to encourage the visitors to experience American culture and get involved in the community.