Have you ever been to Connecticut? This is a great chance to get fresh air and to see a different state nearby New York City.

We will take a train from Grand Central and eventually get out in Cannondale. Once there, we will drive to the Devil’s Den Preserve, encompassing 1,746 acres, which is one of the larger preserves in the metropolitan New York area. It’s name is from local lore where charcoal makers in the area said that a hoof-like mark made in a boulder was the footprint of the Devil. It is home to many different animals, such as red foxes, coyotes, bobcats and over 140 bird species. Over 500 types of trees and wildflowers are found in this preserve.

Ticket does not include lunch or your train ticket. We encourage you to bring lunch and eat it at some point on the hike. Happy trails!

Escape the city and explore the South Mountain Reservation in Millburn, NJ!

We’re going to take a train from Penn Station to Millburn that takes us close to the trailhead. The hike will be a moderately challenging route of about 6 miles. There will be varied terrain with some beautiful views of some small waterfalls, a pond and river. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking and running. If time permits, we will checkout the town of Millburn before returning to the city.

Ticket does not include lunch or your train ticket. We encourage you to bring lunch and eat it during a break on the hike. Happy trails!

Who wants to play free arcade games? There is a bar and arcade in Brooklyn called Wonderville. It features the world’s only 10-player strategy arcade game called called Killer Queen. Each Wednesday, there is a group of NYC locals who play in a round-robin tournament. This is a great opportunity to meet other students, explore a new place, and engage with a community of locals who are passionate about cooperative gaming! There are also many other indie arcade games to check out while we are visiting this unique scene.

If you are interested in learning more about the game, check out this tutorial video.

You must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event as you will need to provide ID to get into the bar.

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Escape the city and experience some incredible views in Cold Spring, New York!

After riding the scenic train along the Hudson River from Grand Central, we will begin our day walking through Cold Spring to get to the trailhead. The hike will be a moderately to slightly challenging (depending on experience) trek to the top. It will be a 5 mile loop. The walk will be in a wooded area and steep, so please wear suitable outdoor shoes, long pants, and bring a lot of water. Along our route, we will see ruins of the Cornish Estate and an old abandoned quarry.

Afterwards, we will explore the town of Cold Spring, depending on the time, and all that is has to offer! From quaint antique shops, cafes, and a lovely waterfront, it will be the perfect chance to see it all before returning to the city.

Ticket does not include lunch or your train ticket. We encourage you to bring lunch and eat it when we reach the top of the mountain. Happy trails!

Join fellow international students for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network, share opinions, and visit the prestigious Naval Academy in beautiful Annapolis, MD!

The Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) has been held annually since 1960. The conference is a mix of speeches and panels featuring high-ranking military and civilian leaders, as well as discussion roundtables and social events. Past speakers have included former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. At discussion sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to react to speeches, meet other delegates, and guide conversations by sharing ideas on many subtopics related to the conference theme. Around 1-3 international delegates will be assigned to each roundtable, along with student delegates from civilian and military institutions from around the United States.

One To World’s delegation plays a special role in this foreign affairs conference. By adding a critical international perspective to student deliberations on U.S. foreign policy, they enrich the conference with various national and cultural perspectives, as well as their academic experience. In turn, American undergraduate conference participants and midshipmen from the Naval Academy share their cultural, political, and social views with One To World’s delegates in an exciting academic intercultural exchange.

The NAFAC fee is $200. This fee covers the registration fee, round-trip transportation from NYC, accommodations, and most meals. Delegates are responsible for any spending money they may require for souvenirs, snacks or other items. Possible sponsorships are available.

Read more about the conference in this brochure.

You can apply using this application form. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 11th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lucas, the Associate Manager of Enrichment Programs, at [email protected].

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Want to volunteer at a local nonprofit? At this event, you will be working in a commercial kitchen to help prepare high-quality meals for people unable to do so themselves. You will experience the efficiency of the assembly line and the power of working with a common goal in mind! Afterwards, there will be an optional lunch to further socialize.

God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. All of their services are provided free and full of love to people in need. Volunteers will be in the kitchen helping on-staff chefs with a variety of projects. You will receive instructions from the staff member for the project of the day. Tasks may include packaging meals, chopping onions, making meatballs, ladling soup, peeling potatoes, scooping baked goods or preparing fresh herbs.

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Watch the world famous New York Yankees play in the Bronx, NY. With some of the best players in the world, including the captain Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and the new addition of Juan Soto, you will watch them compete in a live MLB baseball game against the Oakland A’s, featured in the film Moneyball. Gerrit Cole, the Yankees Ace, just won the 2023 CY Young Award as the best pitcher in the American League. Who knows, maybe you will catch a foul ball to take home as a souvenir!

One To World has reserved a block of 70 seats, so in addition to watching the action on the field, you will have the opportunity to learn the game of baseball together and talk with other students who attend universities in the New York area!

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable