New York Exploration Program > What to do

Unveiling the inner workings of NYC

The NYEP offers a two-week immersive experience in New York City’s dynamic industries, providing participants with valuable insights into the city’s professional and cultural landscape.

The tentative agenda for the upcoming NYEP includes exploring NYC for the first week, followed by a few days in Washington DC to experience its political and cultural scene, and then returning to NYC for the remaining days, totaling 15 days of immersion.

New York Exploration Program > What to do > A sneak preview

Tentative agenda

The program will span two weeks with 2-3 activities/visits each day which typically follow an 8-hour schedule, starting with the group meeting at the hotel lobby at 10 am and returning from Manhattan at 4 pm. However, the schedule may vary depending on planned activities.

Sat, July 15 - Sun, July 16, 2023 - Settling down

Programs start and end on Saturdays. After hotel check-in and settling in, the next day includes a welcoming briefing and a quick trip to Manhattan.

Arriving at JFK Airport

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Checking in Asiatic Hotel in Flusihng Queens

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Welcoming Orientation at the Flushing YMCA

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Subway ride and street fair excursion

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Mon, July 17 - Sat, July 22, 2023 - Visits in NYC

In the first week, the program will focus on local communities in NYC, with professional visits to provide a deeper understanding of the city’s dynamics. Saturdays will be free days for participants to explore the city on their own.

Paying tribute to 9/11

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Visiting the United Nations

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Visiting the Jamaica Arts Center in Queens

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The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC)

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Visiting Jamaica YMCA

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Taking part in CB8, Queens, meeting

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Visiting Queens Borough President

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Visiting the Queens Criminal Court

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Visiting NYPD

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Visiting NYS Assembly member Ron Kim

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Visiting NYC Council member Sandra Ung

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Visiting Fred Teng

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Sun, July 23 - Tue, July 25, 2023 - Washington DC

Participants will take a bus trip together to Washington DC, where they will gain insights into US history and the federal government.

The US Capitol Visitor Center (guided tour)

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Visiting US congress members in DC

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Visiting NAPCA

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Visiting USCBC

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National Gallery of Art

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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National Air and Space Museum

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Brookings Institution

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Wed, July 26 - Sat, 29, 2023 - Visits in NYC

Participants will return to NYC to continue their industrial visits, followed by an end-of-session event that includes watching a baseball game together at Citi Field tentatively on Thursday. On Saturday, participants will check out and travel to the airport together.

Flushing Bank

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Aithent

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Admerasia

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Society of Voice Arts and Sciences

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Dumbo and Brooklyn Bridge

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Home Run: The final event at Citi Field

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Goodbye NYC

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