Mid Atlantic College Tour

Highlights: McDaniel College Johns Hopkins University Catholic University of America Georgetown University University of Virginia George Washington University	Description: This tour of six colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic region begins at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Then it is on to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Three DC area schools are explored: George Washington University, Catholic University, and Georgetown University, Last, but not least, your tour takes you to the University of Virginia. This diverse tour highlights some of our nation's top universities, from urban, suburban, and rural settings; to small campus populations to large. And there is time built in the itinerary for exploring Baltimore's historic harbor, Monticello, and sights in our nation's capital.
Schedule
Tuesday 6:00 PM	Depart from Miami to Washington Claim bags and travel to Laurel, Maryland, for overnight.
Tuesday 9:30 PM	Check into hotel Pizza party at hotel.
Wednesday 7:00 AM	Breakfast at hotel Depart for Westminister.
Wednesday 8:30 AM	McDaniel College McDaniel College is a private, selective college of the liberal arts and sciences offering a life-changing education to undergraduate and graduate students. One of the first things you’ll notice is the sense of community that defines McDaniel. Professors are first and foremost teachers and mentors: you’ll see them cheering from the sidelines of a soccer match or chatting with students over lunch in the Pub… Other life-changing opportunities: classes that average 17 students; more than 100 clubs, organizations, and athletics teams; and the opportunity to study at the only U.S. college campus in Budapest, Hungary. Just wait until you see the campus in Maryland: a spectacular hilltop setting with a view of the Catoctin Mountains, yet close to the vast resources of the nation’s capital in D.C. and the city of Baltimore. Information session and campus tour. Lunch on own on campus.
Wednesday 11:30 AM	Depart Campus Depart for Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.
Wednesday 1:00 PM	Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University was the first research university in the United States. Founded in 1876, it was a whole new educational enterprise. Its aim was not only to advance students’ knowledge, but also to advance human knowledge generally, through discovery and scholarship. The university’s emphasis on both learning and research—and on how each complements the other—revolutionized U.S. higher education. Today, Johns Hopkins has ventured from its home in Baltimore to countries throughout the world—China, Italy and Singapore, among many others. It remains a world leader in teaching, patient care and discovery. Information session and campus tour.
Wednesday 3:30 PM	Depart Campus Depart for downtown Baltimore.
Wednesday 4:00 PM	Visit Baltimore's Historic Inner Harbour Begin with a visit to the Top of the World! At 27 stories, 423 feet, Baltimore’s World Trade Center is the tallest pentagonal-shaped building in the world. The "Top of the World" is an observation deck offering a view of the entire city. views of the harbor, Federal Hill, the USS Constellation, the National Aquarium, and Harborplace. After your visit, there will be time for shopping at Baltimore’s Harborplace. Return to Johns Hopkins University for dinner. Return to hotel.
Thursday 7:00 AM	Breakfast at hotel Depart for Washington, D.C.
Thursday 9:15AM	American University American University is for students who want to understand—and influence—how the world works. AU’s academically rigorous curriculum enables students to combine serious theoretical study with meaningful real-world learning experiences. Whatever major students choose, they acquire a solid foundation in the liberal arts and pursue in-depth study in their chosen fields. American’s unique core curriculum, its Washington, D.C., location, and its emphasis on the practical application of knowledge prepare students to be major contributors in their fields. American University is continuing its quest to be the great national university that George Washington envisioned. Information session and campus tour.
Thursday 1:30 PM	Georgetown University Georgetown University - Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect; Georgetown University is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today, Georgetown is a major international research university that embodies its founding principles in the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff, commitment to justice and the common good, intellectual openness, and international character. Georgetown’s three urban campuses feature traditional collegiate architecture and layout. The main campus is known for Healy Hall, designated a National Historic Landmark. Academically, Georgetown is divided into four undergraduate schools and four graduate schools, with nationally recognized programs and faculty in international relations, law, and medicine. As of 2007, Georgetown University has 6,853 undergraduate students, 4,490 graduate students on their main campus. Information session and campus tour. Lunch on own on campus.
Thursday 4:00 PM	Constitution Gardens Beginning with the Lincoln Memorial, explore the memorials of Constitution Gardens and West Potomac Park, including the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the WW1 Memorial, and the Washington Monument.
Thursday 7:30 PM	Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC Return to hotel.
Friday 6:30 AM	Breakfast at hotel Depart for Charlottesville, VA.
Friday 10:00 AM	University of Virginia University of Virginia is where Thomas Jefferson set to work on building plans that would mirror his philosophical vision. For Jefferson, the college experience should take place within an "academical village," a place where shared learning infused daily life. Today, faculty achievements in academic departments and professional schools have brought world recognition to the University of Virginia. In 1987, the University of Virginia Grounds were named a World Heritage site on UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list, which includes the Taj Mahal, Versailles, and the Great Wall of China. In 2007, U.S. News and World Report ranked UVA the nation’s 24th Best National University and a second place ranking in the top 50 Public National Universities. Information session and campus tour. Depart for Monticello for lunch (on own) and tour.
Friday 1:00 PM	Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson Grab a quick bite in the picnic area at Monticello. After lunch, tour Monticello, the montaintop home of our nation's third president, Thomas Jefferson. There will be time for a walking tour of the Large Plantation Community during your visit. Return to the University of Virginia for dinner on campus at dining hall. After dinner, return to Hampton Inn for overnight.
Saturday 7:30 AM	Breakfast and check out of hotel Depart for Washington, D.C.
Saturday 10:00 AM	George Washington University George Washington University is a private, coeducational university located primarily in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1821 as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia, GWU has developed into a research institution known especially for its social sciences, international affairs, medical and law programs. Most of the university’s undergraduate and graduate studies are conducted on its 43-acre, downtown Foggy Bottom campus, which is situated just a few blocks from the White House and the National Mall. Students at GW participate in a wide variety of educational opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. 9,700 full-time undergraduates are studying in 87 majors with 1,500 in business, 500 in engineering, 2,000 in international affairs, 700 in communications and media, 800 in sciences and math, 2,900 in social sciences, and 1,300 in arts, languages, and humanities. Information session and campus tour. Lunch on own on campus.
Saturday 1:30 PM	Smithsonian Institute Air and Space Museum The world’s most visited museum houses the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer, Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11 lunar command module and an incredible collection of aviation and space technology treasures.
Saturday 3:30 PM	Depart for airport for return to Miami.