Study Abroad Fair
Study Abroad & International Opportunity Fair
October 2, 2009
12:30 pm ~ 3:30 pm
Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall,
Welcome to the Study Abroad & International Opportunity Fair at Columbia University, in conjunction with Barnard College. The Fair will take place on October 2, 2009. Since it's inception, this event has been highly successful, providing interested students with information about the world of possibilities overseas. As our students are increasingly interested in exploring the world around them as well as integrating their international experiences, we have decided to open the fair up to you, the program experts. This year, we are please to be working with the Columbia & Barnard Career Education Offices to offer students information on both study abroad programs, as well as other international work, intern and volunteer programs.
This event will team Columbia College, SEAS, General Studies and Barnard study abroad programs with language and regional institutions , as well as former study abroad students, to give students the best possible opportunity to explore the possibilities of international education and experiences.
The Fair will be held from 12:30pm - 3:30pm in Roone Arledge Auditorium (lower level of Alfred Lerner Hall). The auditorium will be available for set-up beginning at 10:30 am. A program representative meeting will take place over a complimentary lunch prior to opening in which we will explain Columbia study abroad requirements and other relevant information.
Registration
We require participants to register in advance. Please register online by September 1st. The online registration link is included in your electronic inviation. Only invited representatives from approved programs who plan to participate are required to register.
Note: Students are welcome to attend
the Study Abroad Fair without registering.
Schedule
10:30-11:30: Program set-up
11:30 - 12:30: Lunch & meeting
12:30 - 3:30: Fair is open to students
3:30-4:30: Strike & departure
For further information, please direct inquiries to
Office of Global Programs
204 Lewisohn Hall, MC 4111
2970 Broadway
New York, NY
10027
212-854-2559
Back to topAccomodations
A number of hotels in New York City may be willing to offer a discount if you mention your affiliation with Columbia University. Columbia University offers a partial listing of New York City hotels with which Columbia has negotiated special rates as a courtesy and convenience. Columbia University is not affiliated with the following hotels.
Local Hotels
This listing of Hotels on Manhattan's Upper West Side has been prepared by the Conference Services Office to assist you in your search for accommodations, and should not be interpreted as a recommendation by Columbia University establishments.
Beacon Hotel
2130 Broadway at 75th Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 787-1100
Fax: (212) 724-0839
Reservations: (800) 572-4969
http://www.beaconhotel.com
Hotel Belleclaire
250 W. 77th Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 362-7700
Fax: (212) 362-1004
Reservations: (800) 877-3522
http://www.hotelbelleclaire.com
Excelsior Hotel
45 West 81st (at Columbus Avenue)
New York, NY
10024
Phone: (212) 362-9200
Fax: (212) 721-2994
Reservations Fax: (212) 580-3972
Reservations: (800) 368-4575
http://www.excelsiorhotelny.com
Lucerne Hotel - Empire Hotel Group
201 West 79th St.
(at Amsterdam Ave)
New York, NY
10024
Phone: (212) 875-1000
Fax: (212) 721-1179
Reservations: (800) 492-8122
http://www.newyorkhotel.com
Mayflower Hotel
15 Central Park West (at 61st St.)
New York, NY
10023
Phone: (212) 265-0060
Fax: (212) 265-5098
Reservations: (800) 223-4164
http://www.mayflowerhotel.com
Milburn Hotel
242 West 76th St.
(between Broadway and West End
Ave.)
New York, NY
10023
Phone: (212) 362-1006
Fax: (212) 721-5476
Reservations: (800) 833-9622
http://www.milburnhotel.com
Additional Accommodations
New York
Bed & Breakfast Network
212-645-8134
New York
International AYH Hostel
891 Amsterdam Avenue
(at 104th Street)
212-932-2300
Union Theological Seminary guest rooms
212-280-1313
Urban Jem Guest House
2005 Fifth Avenue
between 124th and 125th Streets
212-831-6029
Directions
Columbia's location on the Upper West Side combines a residential campus setting with a wealth of opportunities available in New York City. While visiting Columbia, we encourage you to go to a Broadway play, see a special exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, attend a concert at Carnegie Hall, eat in Chinatown or simply walk around Greenwich Village.
Our campus is located at 116th Street and Broadway in Morningside Heights. Below you will find directions to campus.
By New York City Public Transit
Five bus lines (M4, M5, M11, M60, M104) and one subway line (the #1 local) serve the Columbia neighborhood. The M60 bus is a direct link between campus and LaGuardia Airport. The subway stop for campus is Columbia University/116th Street. Please note, if you are taking the #2 express train, be certain to transfer at 96th Street to the #1 local.
By Intercity Train or Bus
Train service to New York arrives at Grand Central Station or Penn Station; bus service arrives at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. From any of these locations, public transportation or taxi service is available to campus.
By Air
LaGuardia Airport is the closest to campus; a cab ride is about $20, and the M60 city bus goes directly from LaGuardia to campus every half hour. For visitors arriving at any New York area airport (including Newark International Airport), coach service is available to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (see paragraph above). A taxi to the campus from Kennedy Airport would be at least $40.
By Car from the North
Take the New York Thruway (I-87) or the New England Thruway (I-95) south to the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) in the direction of the George Washington Bridge. Take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (the last exit before the bridge). Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and Riverside Drive and follow the directions from Riverside Dr. and 95th Street.
By Car from South or West
Take the New Jersey Turnpike north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge. As you cross the bridge, take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south. Exit the Parkway at West 95th Street and Riverside Drive and follow the directions from Riverside Dr. and 95th Street.
By Car from Long Island
Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway west to the Cross Island Parkway north. Cross the Throgs Neck Bridge onto the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95 south) and Proceed as in "By Car from the North."
By Car from the New York Airports
LaGuardia: Take the Grand Central Parkway east to the Whitestone Parkway (I-678). Follow it across the Whitestone Bridge and onto I-95 south. Follow "By Car from the North." Kennedy: Take the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) to the Whitestone Bridge and across. Get onto I-95 south and follow the directions above under "By Car from the North." Newark: Follow directions under "By Car from the South or West."
From Riverside Drive and West 95th Street
Go north on Riverside Drive to 116th Street. Turn right and go two blocks to Broadway and the University's main gate. Please note that the main gate is not open to traffic.
Parking
You may park on the street or use the local parking garages. The 512-520 Garage is located at the corner of 112th Street and Amsterdam; the Riverside Church Parking Garage is located on 120th Street between Claremont Avenue and Riverside Drive.
Access
For more information on wheelchair accessibility, please call the Office of Disability Services in 305 Low Library at (212) 854-2388 (voice) and (212) 854-2378 (TDD).
For more information
Feel free to contact the Visitor Center at (212) 854-4900 for more information regarding campus tours, information sessions or directions to Columbia University.
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