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UN New York: 68th Commission on the Status of Women

Program Details

Students will explore and experience key speakers and panel events of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women and will learn about the VSW's system and its multilateral approaches to problem solving.  In addition, students will gain knowledge about international challenges and confidence in interacting with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. 

Requirements:

  • be 18 years or older

Destination:

  • New York, New York

Program Dates:

March 11th - March 15th, 2024

Cost

Cost: $1350 (flight is not included)

Suggested Payment Schedule (This does not need to be followed exactly. It is a guide so you do not have to pay so much at the end, but you can pay as much or as little as you want so long as the trip is paid in full before you leave):

  • Deposit: $200
  • Dec. 1: $400
  • Jan 1:$400
  • Feb. 1: $300
  • March 1: $200

Deposit: $200

Deposit is due 72 hours after registration. If not paid in that timeframe, you may be dropped from your trip.

Payments can now be made online! Visit this website for instructions on how to pay your deposit and future payments online. Charges should show on your account within 24-48 hours after registration. If you want to pay with cash or check, please pay at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning.

Includes: insurance, tuition, hotel, UN passes & conference attendance, and some meals.

Not included: flight, other excursions, some meals, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel

Itinerary

subject to change

February 27th: pre-trip meeting

March 11th: check into hotel

March 12th: receive UN pass/badge. Attend sesions and events. 

March 13th: attend sessions and events, evening panel sessions

March 14th: attend sesions and events. Reflections Dinner with group.

March 15th: depart to SLC

 

Academic Courses

Students may enroll in either or both of the following courses for a total of three (3) credit hours:

  • POLS 4920 (1 - 3 credits)
  • WGS 4900 (1 - 3 credits)

Program Directors

Dr. Stephanie Speicher

stephaniespeicher@weber.edu

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application.  Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State.  No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date. 

Refunds will NOT be given to students due to COVID-19 concerns. Before programs were canceled in 2020, every student was given the option to withdraw from programs without penalty due to COVID-19. This year students are applying, cognizant of the pandemic. Weber State will not intentionally place students into high risk situations. We will work together with Program Leaders and Departments on canceling should the destination demonstrate increased risks, be they from COVID or any other concern. As such, students must abide by the standard refund policy.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8715.