Road Scholars: Los Angeles
The Road Scholars program is an alternative spring break study tour that provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to experience business in the real world while earning academic credit (optional).
You know Los Angeles, CA serves as the entertainment capital of the world, but did you also know that LA is the third largest metropolitan economy in the world, with a population of 13 million and a GDP of over $700 billion? LA boasts the largest port in the Western Hemisphere and is a leader in fashion, aerospace, biotech and health. In addition, LA is the home for corporate headquarters such as Disney, Mattel, Nestle, Sony, Toms and more. Join us as we explore the innovation and expertise of business in Los Angeles through a series of corporate site visits and cultural activities.
About Road Scholars
Each year, Road Scholars travel to a major city, where they visit some of the nation's best known companies.
Past destinations have included San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and most recently, London, where students met with executives from top companies such as Coca-Cola, UPS, Lloyds, Mini Cooper, Starbucks, Nordstrom, American Apparel, Smashbox Cosmetics, Hilton, TV Guide, Delta Airlines, Chicago Board of Trade, U.S. Soccer Federation, Wells Fargo, Intel, Starbucks, McDonald's, Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group, American Airlines, and Boeing.
Program participants also have the opportunity to network with AU alumni from the local region and visit local attractions.
Road Scholars: Los Angeles Schedule
Corporate site visits will be added as confirmed.
Sunday, March 11
Depart DC for Los Angeles
Sunday, March 11
Arrive in Los Angeles and check into Beverly Garland hotel (transfer provided). Cultural Experience: Enjoy a three hour tour of Los Angeles and a Welcome Lunch.
Monday, March 12
Two business visits and group lunch in Santa Monica
Tuesday, March 13
Two business visits; Group Lunch; Cultural Experience: Visit to the Getty Center
Wednesday, March 14
One business visit; Group Lunch; Cultural Experience: Viewing of TV Show Taping
Thursday, March 15
Two business visits; Group Lunch
Friday, March 16
Two business visits; Lunch
Saturday, March 17
Free Day to explore area independently
Sunday, March 18
Depart Los Angeles (transfer provided) and return to DC (students are individually responsible for transportation from the DC airport)
Credit
Students can receive 1 academic credit for Road Scholars (KSB-253). Remember, your undergraduate tuition covers 17 credit hours. If you go over 17 credits, you will be charged for the additional credit(s).
Cost
Cost for the trip is $1,700 which includes a $300 nonrefundable deposit. This program fee covers airfare, 7 nights in the Beverly Garland Hotel (wireless internet included), 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners (including AU Alumni dinner), ground transportation to group activities in Los Angeles, 8 corporate site visits, Los Angeles tour, admission to the Getty Center, ground transportation to and from LAX, and admission to TV Show taping. Students who register by December 9, 2011 will receive a $50 discount. Final payment is due January 27, 2012.
Registration
The Road Scholars trip is filled in the order that registration forms and deposits are received.
The Road Scholars trip is currently full. If you would like to submit a registration form, you will be placed on the wait list and contacted if a spot becomes available. Register now.
Contact Information
Please contact Allison Holcomb, Director of Programming and Student Activities, at (202) 885-1530 with questions or email holcomb@american.edu.
