Join us for a day-long workshop on internship and job hunting in the U.S. Learn to put together a professional resume, practice effective interviewing techniques, develop skills necessary to enter the professional work force and walk away well-equipped to search for a great internship or job!

We will have an information session and private tour of the Federal Reserve in lower Manhattan. Located in the heart of the Financial District in a distinctive Italian Renaissance-revival style building, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York boasts the largest depository gold reserve found anywhere in the world.We will tour the facilities with a special guide and even descend into the Gold Vault, five stories below street level. This tour is definitely not to be missed!

Following the tour, join Metro International’s board member and former Vice President in the Research and Market Analysis Group at the New York Federal Reserve, Dr. Dorothy Meadow Sobol, for lunch and further discussion of the Federal Reserve System.

Experience an American Easter! Get a glimpse of life in small-town America on this relaxing weekend trip to Pennsylvania. Spend the weekend sharing time with your American hosts, exploring the local area, and enjoying a family Easter celebration!

Community Visit: Easter in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a U.S. family!   For over 25 years, the International Hospitality Committee of Fairfield County has been hosting Metro's students and scholars.   Share an Easter dinner and a relaxing afternoon with an American host.   Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend a memorable day in this beautiful suburban community!

Campus-to-Career Program: Shadowing Day

Don't miss this chance to experience the U.S. working world first hand!   Spend a day alongside a professional in your field of interest and get an insider's perspective on a possible career path. This is your opportunity to learn about the U.S. corporate, education, arts or non-profit sectors.

Get out of the classroom and into the workforce and find out what it's really like to be employed in NYC.  

US Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference at Annapolis, Maryland

Represent your country and share your views on world affairs as a member of a select delegation of international students.   Join American college students and international affairs professionals from around the country to discuss and debate U.S. foreign policy. This year's conference theme is "Beyond Borders: Latin America & the Caribbean in the 21st Century."

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Earth Day Celebration: Sail Down the Hudson River

Emerge from winter hibernation, enjoy the beauty of spring and celebrate Earth Day the Metro way!

Commemorate Earth Day with a three-hour guided environmental sail down the Hudson River on a historic sloop (Dutch sailboat). Discover the beauty and the history of Hudson Valley. Learn about the river's ecosystem, the problems plaguing the river and the power of community activism to revive a troubled ecosystem.

Community Visit: Celebrate Shabbat with a Local Jewish Community!

Experience the Jewish tradition of a Friday evening Shabbat dinner. Glimpse into the lives of Jewish New Yorkers as they share with you the creative traditions, history and values that are celebrated and cherished during this weekly holiday.

Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Join Metro International for a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s 27th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Matsuri. Meet new people while enjoying some of the festival’s 60 events and performances suited for all tastes, including: traditional Japanese music and dance, J-pop performances, taiko drumming, samurai sword fighting, ikebana flower arranging, tea ceremonies, and more!

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring, witness the more than 200 flowering cherry trees in bloom, and celebrate Japanese culture!

Twilight Cruise Around Manhattan

Enjoy the beautiful Manhattan skyline and join us for a night to remember on Metro International's Twilight Cruise. This floating party is one of our most popular events!

Celebrate the end of the semester by dancing the night away on a ship with over 500 international students, American students, and other Metro friends!  

Brooklyn Garden Restoration

Come help a group of local high school students create their very own outdoor classroom in a public garden! Join gardeners, fellow international students and the community of Bushwick as they help restore "the Secret Garden" - a miniature wildlife refuge right in the middle of Brooklyn.

Join the green revolution and make a life-long impact on a community.

After a day of volunteering, there will be a barbeque for you anad the entire neighborhood.

Community Visit: 4th of July Weekend in Pennsylvania

Spend the 4th of July, U.S. Independence Day, with a host family in Pennsylvania! Get a glimpse of life in rural America on this relaxing weekend trip to Lancaster County. Spend quality time with your hosts while enjoying picnics, fireworks, and celebrations on this favorite U.S. Holiday.

Take this rare opportunity to get out of the city and experience a different lifestyle and landscape.