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Student Career Treks to New York City and Washington D.C.
March 18–21, March 21–24
Students, make your spring break count with career exploration trips to New York City (March 18–21) or Washington D.C. (March 21–24)! Learn from pros in an array of top companies, explore a new city and make friends with classmates on these unforgettable journeys.
We’ll connect you with a variety of businesses and industries — and UW alumni eager to show you the ropes. Air travel, hotel accommodations, most meals and transportation to, from and around New York City or Washington D.C. are included.
Applications have closed. Keep your eye out for information about the next Career Trek to Portland, June 10–13.
UWAA is proud to partner with Alaska Airlines as a transportation provider for our Student Career Treks.
New York City Student Career Trek details
The New York City Student Career Trek takes place Sunday, March 18, to Wednesday, March 21. Potential site visits include companies and organizations in finance, entertainment and several other industries unique to New York.
The program fee is $750 and includes round-trip airfare, lodging, transportation to company visits and most meals. The actual cost per person for this trip is approximately $1,250. As part of our commitment to students, UWAA is proud to subsidize the difference.
Our group flight will depart from Seattle on March 18 around 7:30 a.m. PST with expected arrival in New York (EWR) at 4 p.m. EST. Our return flight on March 21 departs from New York (EWR) at around 5 p.m. EST with an expected return to Seattle by 8:45 p.m. PST. In New York, we will stay in Midtown Manhattan.
Washington D.C. Career Trek details
The Washington D.C. Student Career Trek takes place Wednesday, March 21, to Saturday, March 24. This Career Trek would be useful to someone interested in working for the federal government, although other organizations will be included. Past site visits have included the Library of Congress, Department of Justice, FEMA and Mundo Verde.
The program fee is $750 and includes round-trip airfare, lodging, transportation to company visits and most meals. The actual cost per person for this trip is approximately $1,250. As part of our commitment to students, UWAA is proud to subsidize the difference.
Our group flight will depart from Seattle on March 21 around 9:45 a.m. PST with expected arrival in DC (BWI) at 6 p.m. EST. Our return flight on March 24 departs from DC (DCA) at around 6:45 p.m. EST with an expected return to Seattle by 10 p.m. PST. In DC, we will stay in Crystal City.
FAQ
This FAQ includes questions specific to the New York City and Washington D.C. Student Career Treks. For more general information, see the FAQ on the main Student Career Trek page.
Can I apply to both the New York City and Washington D.C. Student Career Treks?
Yes. We ask that you select a top choice between the two in your application if you have interest in both.
If I have interest in both, would I be able to participate in both Career Treks this year?
Based on timing and logistics, you can only be accepted to participate in one Career Trek during spring break 2018. If you apply to both, be sure that you have strong enough interest in each option. We build each Career Trek uniquely, factoring in student interests and availability of alumni in the area who might meet those interests.
Do you offer any scholarships?
While these Career Treks are already subsidized to keep costs down, we recognize that some students still might have a financial barrier. We are proud to offer one full scholarship for each Trek, including lodging and airfare. Look for instructions on scholarship awards in the application.
Am I required to travel to and from the Career Trek destination with the group?
Yes, we require that all students fly from Seattle to their Career Trek destinations.
Am I required to stay with the group?
Yes, we require that students stay in the group hotel so as not to interfere with trip logistics.
