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* time and dates are subject to change
* events in black are for all participants
* events in purple are optional and limited
August 3, Sunday (back to top) |
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9:45 am |
Participants from Japan arrive at San Francisco International Airport on NW028. VIA Staff and Stanford Hosts will be there to meet you. |
11:15 am |
Take charter bus to Stanford campus. |
12:00 pm |
Arrive at Stanford campus and have lunch. |
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Welcome orientation and activities with Stanford Hosts. |
6:00 pm |
Dinner |
7:50 pm |
Participants from Taiwan arrive at San Francisco International Airport on CI004. VIA Staff and Stanford Hosts will be there to meet you. |
9:15 pm |
Take charter bus to Stanford campus. |
10:00 pm |
Arrive at Stanford campus and have light meal. |
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9:00 am - 10:30 am |
English class interviews |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
Welcome orientation with hosts |
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
English class orientation |
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
English class orientation |
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
Announcements |
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
Announcements |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Money collection |
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
English class interviews |
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Money collection |
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2:00 pm |
Stanford Landmark Tour: This tour will be conducted by the Stanford Hosts. They will take you on an in-depth tour of Stanford University that will include athletic facilities (like tracks, the baseball diamond and the stadium), the Art Museum, Sculpture Garden, Hoover Tower, Medical School, Hospital, Cactus Garden, and Mausoleum. |
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Bonfire |
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Day in San Francisco: You and the hosts will be taking the CalTrain commuter train to San Francisco and explore the city in host groups. You will have a chance to visit various famous places such as Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, China Town, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco etc. This will also be a good chance for you to know your hosts and fellow students better. |
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August 10, Sunday (back to top) |
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11:00 am |
Glide Memorial Church (Cost: Free, limited to around 12 students): The Sunday Celebration at Glide Memorial Church is quite unique. The Glide Ensemble will clap, sway and blast out the spirit of empowerment though singing a variety of songs, including jazz, blues and gospel. More information about Glide can be found at www.glide.org. |
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Major League Baseball Game (Cost: Free, for all students): You will have a chance to see a Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays game! |
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August 14, Thursday (back to top) |
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August 15, Friday (back to top) |
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August 17, Sunday (back to top) |
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11:00 am |
Glide Memorial Church (Cost: Free, limited to around 12 students): The Sunday Celebration at Glide Memorial Church is quite unique. The Glide Ensemble will clap, sway and blast out the spirit of empowerment though singing a variety of songs, including jazz, blues and gospel. More information about Glide can be found at www.glide.org. |
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August 23, Saturday (back to top) |
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Great America (Cost: around $32.00): You can have fun with your new ALC friends at Great America, an exciting theme park located not too far from the Stanford campus. |
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August 24, Sunday (back to top) |
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Depart for Yosemite National Park. We will all be taking a bus together to one of the United States' oldest and most beautiful parks. The bus ride will take about 5-5 1/2 hrs. |
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Relax and enjoy the many activities which Yosemite Park has to offer. Some suggested activities are, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, biking, nature walks, visiting museums, and hanging out with hosts and friends! |
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September 2, Tuesday (back to top) |
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11:00 am |
Depart for hotel near San Francisco Aiport |
6:30 pm |
Farewell Banquet |
September 3, Wednesday (back to top) |
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1:35 am |
Taiwanese students depart on CI003. |
1:45 pm |
Japanese students depart on NW027. |
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| 965 Mission Street, Ste 751 San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-904-8033 Fax: 415-618-0509 |
482 Galvez St, Rm 101 Stanford, CA 94305 Tel: 650-723-3229: Fax: 650-725-1805 |