The holiday season is a time for kindness, generosity, and good deeds. Join your fellow international students to spend an evening distributing food, clothing, and personal care items to the homeless population in New York City. We'll be partnering with the non-profit organization, Midnight Run, offer New York's homeless personal goods and good will. The evening will start in One To World's office to assemble the bagged meals, then we'll head out into the city to meet Midnight Run staff to distribute the food. This is a great way to have conversations with and learn about the homeless residents of NYC in a safe and welcoming environment.

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Looking to take a day trip and get out of NYC? Join us as we spend the day in New Haven, Connecticut on Yale University's campus! We'll get a crash course in American Football before watching a matchup between Yale and Howard University. We will also have brunch with Yale international students and tour the campus. See below for the full itinerary!

Yale University is a private Ivy League University. Founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world. This is a once in a lifetime, unique opportunity to visit a famous university full of history, attend an American football game, and enjoy the beautiful Autumn foliage in Connecticut.

Day Trip Itinerary: 

9:30am - Arrive in New Haven, CT

9:45am - Tour of New Haven

10:30am - Mix & Mingle during brunch with Yale international students while listening to a presentation about American football and football history at Yale University

12:00pm - Football Game: Yale University vs. Howard University

2:30pm - Time to shop at the Yale Bookstore

3:00pm - Yale University Campus Tour

4:30pm - Free Time

6:30pm - Leave New Haven, CT

Summer is almost over and you don't want to let the season pass before experiencing an outdoor movie in a New York City park!

One To World is gathering a group of students to enjoy Grease 2 on August 8th. We will provide snacks and drinks, and there will be other food available for purchase for those interested.

Grab a blanket and a friend, and join us on the Bryant Park lawn for the 29th season of their iconic Movie Nights!

*Tickets are non-refundable*

Don't miss our 2nd walking tour of the semester! We'll be spending time in Gramercy Park and the Flatiron District and explore the urban design principles that inspired the city grid. We will also learn how public parks like Madison and Union Squares were built to accommodate irregular spaces in the process of urban development. This is a special opportunity to gain insight into the architectural evolution of NYC from 1811 to today, while getting to know the city from a new perspective!

Our guide, William Singer, AIA, is the Chief Plan Examiner for The City of New York Department of Buildings and an expert in the design and construction of large-scale public facilities. His major projects have included justice centers, transportation hubs, and cultural centers. Before joining the Department of Buildings he was a partner at Gruzen Samton, a NYC & Virginia-based architecture, planning, interior design and systems engineering firm. A Fulbright fellow (Slovenia, 1993-94), he holds a Master of Architecture degree from the School of Design at North Carolina State University, as well as a Master of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2004, Singer received a City of New York Arts Commission Excellence in Design for the renovation design of El Museo Del Barrio.

In the case of rain, the event will be held one week later on September 18th.

It's almost impossible to walk through midtown Manhattan without straining your neck looking up at the tall buildings. The beautiful skyscrapers and unique designs are part of what gives New York its unique character.

Join us on our third architecture tour of the semester to learn more about modern midtown's stunning design from our guide William Singer. William Singer, AIA, is the Chief Plan Examiner for The City of New York Department of Buildings and an expert in the design and construction of large-scale public facilities. His major projects have included justice centers, transportation hubs, and cultural centers. Before joining the Department of Buildings he was a partner at Gruzen Samton, a NYC & Virginia-based architecture, planning, interior design and systems engineering firm. A Fulbright fellow (Slovenia, 1993-94), he holds a Master of Architecture degree from the School of Design at North Carolina State University, as well as a Master of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2004, Singer received a City of New York Arts Commission Excellence in Design for the renovation design of El Museo Del Barrio.

In case of rain, the tour will be held on week later on October 23rd. 

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

The Upper East Side neighborhood has gained much of its international fame from movies and TV shows like Gossip Girl and Sex & the City. It's also home to glamorous landmarks such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 998 Fifth Ave, Park Avenue, and the Cherokee Apartments that we will be exploring on our walk. Our guide will share many stories about how NYC's history is etched into its buildings!

Our guide, William Singer, AIA, is the Chief Plan Examiner for The City of New York Department of Buildings and an expert in designing and constructing large-scale public facilities. His major projects have included justice centers, transportation hubs, and cultural centers. Before joining the Department of Buildings, he was a partner at Gruzen Samton, an NYC & Virginia-based architecture, planning, interior design, and systems engineering firm. A Fulbright fellow (Slovenia, 1993-94), he holds a Master of Architecture degree from the School of Design at North Carolina State University and a Master of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2004, Singer received a City of New York Arts Commission Excellence in Design for the renovation design of El Museo Del Barrio.
In the event of rain, this program will take place one week later on November 13th.

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable.

Welcome to New York! Begin the academic year the best way possible with a trip to Yankees Stadium to see New York's most famous team play an exciting game of baseball against the Minnesota Twins! One To World has reserved an entire block of 70 tickets, so in addition to enjoying the game, you will also have a chance to meet other American and international students from your university and universities all over the New York area!

New friends, a tasty hotdog with the works, a nice cold beer: there's no better way to make new friends in a new city!

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Have you recently arrived to New York and hoping to learn your way around? Or are you a veteran NYC-resident looking to test your knowledge? Whether you're a New York newbie, Empire State Expert, or somewhere in between, join us in kicking off the fall semester with a scavenger hunt game around New York City!

We'll assign you a team, and together you will earn points based on how many tasks you can accomplish on the game's checklist. For example, one of the tasks could ask you to take a photo with the Fearless Girl Statue in Lower Manhattan (see the photo above). Winners will be announced in Central Park at the endpoint of the game, where there will be snacks to enjoy in celebration!