Overview

Goals and objectives
  • to build up students' knowledge and experience on the relationship between eco-awareness, tourism and hospitality sustainability throughout the city of Chicago.
  • to educate students about social responsibilities in corporate levels in relations to the environment and sustainability in tourism and hospitality development.
  • to develop students' interpersonal skills and team spirit through international exchange activities.
Medium of instruction English
Total intake worldwide 24
Who can apply Participants must be current registered full-time undergraduate students of higher education institutions, regardless of country and region, with a good command of the English language
Target participant age group  18 - 25 years old
Fees Programme fee: USD2,195 (to be settled online by Visa / MasterCard / American Express)

 The above fee covers the following during the programme dates:

  1. Instructor and coordination services;
  2. Twin-sharing bedroom accommodation in 2/3-bedroom dormitory apartment unit (for 13 nights; check-in on 26 June, check-out on 09 July);
  3. Arrival pick-up at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on 26 June (at times specified in agenda);
  4. Group transfer to Chicago O’Hare International Airport on 09 July (time to be confirmed);
  5. City of Chicago Bus & Train pass (valid throughout programme period, for unlimited rides);
  6. Meals addressed in the programme agenda;
  7. All organised visits;
  8. Certificate of Attendance.


Other self-arrangements
(not covered by the programme fee)

  • Travelling to and from the destination city;
  • Travel insurance policy covering travel and programme period;
  • Entry visa (tourist visa), if necessary;
  • Meals not addressed in the programme agenda;
  • Activities on individual expense, per specified in the programme agenda;
  • Miscellaneous individual expenses.
 Dress code
  • Revealing or obscene outfit must be avoided at all times.
  • Business-casual attire is required for presentations, welcoming reception and farewell drink.
  • Smart-casual wear is recommended for most lectures, visits and excursions.
  • In accordance with Kendall College’s dress code policy, participants must not wear:
    • clothing that is too sheer, revealing, or tight-fitting
    • Ÿathletic shoes, sneakers, thong sandals, or slippers
    • denim of any colour (including jackets, pants, shirts, skirts and dresses)
    • ŸT-shirts, shirts with offensive/derogatory or large lettering or logos
    • midriff tops, tank tops, halter tops, and tops with thin/spaghetti straps, unless worn under another blouse, jacket or sweater
    • Ÿshorts of any type
    • mini-shirts and spaghetti-strap dresses
    • Ÿknee-knocker pants or pedal-pushers (calf-length trousers)
    • Ÿsweatpants, sweatshirts, bib overalls, spandex, leggings, or other form-fitting pants
 
Certificate Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion.