NYC SEMINAR New York, New York March 13-16, 2006

NYC Seminar: March 13-16

The NYC Seminar is open to all UT undergraduate students, and can accommodate up to 60 participants ~ 15 people per industry group. Group assignments are based on a first-come, first-served basis.

The NYC Seminar offers UT students the opportunity to visit New York City in order to meet and interact with key professionals and alumni in the following areas:

As part of the NYC Seminar, attendees will be able to participate in up to six office visits, a welcome dinner with the NY Texas Exes and a networking reception with office visit hosts and NY Texas Exes. Attendees will also have time for individual meetings and interviews at the conclusion of the Seminar.


Cost: $450.00 (per person/quadruple occupancy)
Includes program participation & hotel
Please see NYC Seminar web site for details

To Register: Download NYC Seminar application from https://nytxex.tripod.com/events/nycseminar/index.html
Registration & Fee Due: February 24, 2006 ~ Non-Refundable

The program fee is $450. Checks should be made payable to the New York Texas Exes; submit program registration form and check to Liberal Arts Career Services, FAC 18. The registration fee is non-refundable, however it is transferable. Registrations received above attendance limits and/or received after February 24 will be wait-listed and accepted in the order they are received and in accordance with space availability.

The New York Texas Exes and UT Colleges of Communication, Liberal Arts present the
NYC Seminar. The NYC Seminar offers UT students the opportunity to visit New York City
in order to meet and interact with key professionals and alumni in the following areas:

Advertising ~ Public Relations ~ Media Management
Print Journalism ~ Magazine Journalism

PROGRAM INFORMATION

As part of the NYC Seminar, attendees will be able to participate in up to six office visits, a welcome dinner with the NY Texas Exes and a networking reception with office visit hosts and NY Texas Exes. Attendees will also have time for individual meetings and interviews at the conclusion of the Seminar.

Welcome Dinner – Monday, March 13

The Seminar will begin Monday evening with a short program orientation to review the agenda for the week and to meet your fellow attendees. The orientation will be followed by a welcome dinner with the NY Texas Exes. This will be a good opportunity to ask many of the questions you may have, including:

• How much should you save up for your first few months?
• What is an average entry-level salary in your industry?
• How do you balance the cost of living and entry-level salaries?
• How do you make contacts?
• What is the best way to approach a job search?
• Is it possible to secure a position before heading to New York?
• These topics and many more will be discussed.

Office Visits – Tuesday & Wednesday, March 14 & 15

On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will have the opportunity to participate in a total of six office visits & tours in your chosen area of focus. While most of the 2006 office visits will not be secured until shortly before the Seminar, below is a sample list of companies which hosted office visits during the 2004 and 2005 NYC Seminars.

Advertising

Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann Erickson, BBDO, Ogilvy One and MediaVest Worldwide

Public Relations

Burson Marsteller, GCI Group, Edelman PR, Hill & Knowlton and Manning Selvage & Lee

Print Journalism

NY Times, Financial Times

Magazine Journalism

Entertainment Weekly, Seventeen, Glamour, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek and People

Media Management

MTV, Comedy Central, NFL, Major League Soccer, Food Network and Clear Channel

Networking Reception – Wednesday, March 15

The Networking Reception will be the final evening gathering of students, alumni and professionals who have participated in the Seminar. You will be able to network with the professionals on hand in a relaxed environment.

Extending Your Visit to New York

If you plan to arrive before March 13 or stay beyond March 16, please make alternative hotel arrangements as there will be no opportunity to extend your stay at the Doubletree Hotel on either end of the program at the group rate. Check out the NYC Tourism Info at the end of this page for some starter information.

On Thursday you must check out of the hotel by 12 noon. This day has been set aside for your personal networking, information gathering, and job/internship interviewing activities. Make the most out of your trip to New York and invest some time in setting up some individual meetings for Thursday.

REGISTRATION

The NYC Seminar is open to all undergraduate students of the University of Texas at Austin , however 50 spots will be reserved for the colleges of Communication and Liberal Arts (25 each). The Seminar can accommodate up to 70 participants 15 people per industry group. Group assignments are based on a first-come, first-served basis.

The NYC Seminar basic registration fee is $450, based on quadruple occupancy. The following are your registration options (fees are per person):

Quadruple Occupancy (4 people per suite)

$450.00

Double Occupancy (2 people per suite)

$650.00

Single Occupancy (1 person per suite)

$1,050.00

Students registering for the quadruple or double occupancy rate will be paired with other registrants unless suitemates are requested at the time of application.

NOTE: Register Early - Attendance at the NYC Seminar is limited.

Registration Deposit Due: February 24, 2006 ~ Non-Refundable

The program deposit is $100, checks should be made payable to the New York Texas Exes; submit program registration form and check to Liberal Arts Career Services, FAC 18. The deposit is non-refundable, however it is transferable.

Registration Balance Due: February 24, 2006

The registration balance must be paid by February 24 to Liberal Arts Career Services, FAC 18. Registrations received above attendance limits and/or received after February 24 will be wait-listed and accepted in the order they are received and in accordance with space availability.

Package Details

Registration includes:

•  Hotel - 3 night stay (Doubletree Guest Suites, Times Square)
•  3/13 Welcome Dinner
•  3/15 Reception Dinner
•  Office Visits

Registration does not include:

•  Transportation to and from NY
•  Breakfasts, Lunches and 3/15 Dinner
•  Local Transportation (airport transfers & subway/cab fare)

Accommodations

Participants will be staying at the Doubletree Guest Suites - Times Square.

Doubletree Guest Suites - Times Square
1568 Broadway (47th Street and 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036-8201
Tel: 1-212-719-1600 Fax: 1-212-921-5212

Doubletree Guest Suite

The only all-suite hotel located in the "new" Times Square, the Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square - New York City places you right on Broadway -- in the center of the excitement and energy that is New York City. We are next door to the theaters of Broadway, and close to some of the world's most spectacular museums, restaurants and shopping. Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the breathtaking sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps...all within your reach. Each of our 460 suites provides comfortable luxury, and features a living room, dining/work area and private bedroom. Each suite offers 2 double beds and one sofa sleeper. Important amenities are standard in all suites: refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker, in-suite safe, high speed Internet access, three telephones (two with voicemail), two televisions, refreshments center, iron and ironing board and hair dryer.

PLEASE NOTE:
* Travel arrangements to and from New York are the attendees' responsibility. Book airline tickets early to get the best available rate.
* Extra spending money will be required for meals and other items not included in the Seminar package.
* Although the Seminar ends on Thursday, March 17, attendees are free to make arrangements to stay longer.

SCHEDULE

The exact schedule, including daily list of office visits will not be available until just before the Seminar. However, the following is a general schedule:

Monday, March 13

2:00 pm	Hotel Check-In
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Welcome Reception
7:30 pm	Free

Tuesday, March 14

9:00 am - 5:00 pm	Three office visits of one to two hours each and lunch will be scheduled during this time
5:00 pm	Free

Wednesday, March 15

9:00 am - 5:00 pm	Three office visits of one to two hours each and lunch will be scheduled during this time
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Networking Reception
8:00 pm	Free

Thursday, March 16

12:00 pm	Check out of Hotel
Time for Individual Meetings/Interviews

NEW YORK TRAVEL & VISITOR'S INFORMATION

NYC Seminar participants are responsible for arranging travel to and from New York as well as airport transfers. The following are suggestions to simplify your travel arrangements:

Flights to New York
Discounted flights are available from a variety of resources, including student focused travel agents with in-person customer service (STA), online travel agents not located here in Austin (Travelocity) and airline websites, where you can often find great web fares.

STA 2116 Guadalupe St, Austin 512-472-2900
Continental Airlines 1-800-523-3273
American Airlines 1-800-433-7300
Northwest Airlines 1-800-225-2525
United Airlines 1-800-864-8331
Delta Airlines 800-221-1212
Travelocity Online Travel Agent
JetBlue Online Booking Tool

Airports & Airport Transfers
New York is serviced by 3 main airports:
LaGuardia (in Queens), JFK International (East Brooklyn) and Newark Liberty International (in New Jersey). The DoubleTree Guest Suites is located in Midtown Manhattan (hotel map) , at the corner, 47th St. & 7th Ave.
All fares quoted below are accurate as of December 9, 2003.

From LaGuradia to Midtown Manhattan:
Distance from hotel: 12 miles, Drive time: Approximately 40 minutes
Taxi - Taxis can generally accommodate 3-4 people under a single charge, so in many instances this may be the least expensive option. Depending on traffic, $16-$26 plus tolls
Shuttles - Super Shuttle Door-to-Door Service, $15 - $22/pp; New York Airport Service Express Bus (may not leave you near your hotel), $10-12/pp

From Newark to Midtown Manhattan:
Distance from hotel: 13 miles, Drive not Recommended
Train/Subway or Train/Taxi - This is best Newark option as drive time is not a factor in the commute. At Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, take a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train to New York Penn Station. Train fare $11.55 ($5 surcharge if purchased on train). Connect from Penn Station to the NY Subway (fare $2), the closest stations to the hotel are Times Square (4 blocks), 50 St Station (4 blocks) - see NY Subway map below; or you may decide to take a fast and inexpensive cab ride directly to the hotel.

From JFK to Midtown Manhattan:
Take AirTrain JFK (http://www.airtrainjfk.com) to Jamaica Station (Station D). The cost is $5 on a NYC Transit Metrocard that you can also use for the subway. Go to the vending machines when you arrive at Jamaica Station and purchase a Metrocard. We recommend getting the $20 Metrocard with a $2 bonus that's good for one extra ride. The $20 Metrocard is good for one roundtrip on AirTrain JFK and six subway rides (or three roundtrips).

At Jamaica Station, take the Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station for an additional $5 (off-peak) or $7 (peak), then follow the same information in the Newark section above. This trip will take 35 to 40 minutes in total. You can buy Long Island Rail Road tickets by mail at http://www.mta.info - click on the Long Island Rail Road tab on the left menu.
Distance from hotel: 15 miles, Drive time: Approximately 45 minutes
Shuttles - Super Shuttle Door-to-Door Service, $15 - $19/pp; New York Airport Service Express Bus, $13/pp

Local Transportation & Resources
New York City Subway
Interactive Map of New York
Manhattan Address Locator

Official & Online Visitor's Information
NYCLink -The City's Office Web Site
New York - the State's Official Web Site
NYC Visit - the website of the NYC & Company, the Tourism and Visitor's Bureau
Alliance for The Arts - The Alliance for the Arts serves the entire cultural community through research and advocacy and serves the public through cultural guides and calendars.
New York City's Official Visitor Information Center, Midtown - 810 Seventh Avenue, between 52nd & 53rd Streets Tel: 212/484-1222 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm; Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 9am to 5pm; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's 9am-3pm. Directions by Subway: Take the B, D, E to Seventh Avenue (and 53rd Street); N, R, S, Q to 57th Street; or 1, 9 to 50th Street.

Online City Guides
Time Out New York - Highly Recommended
Must See New York
NYC Blue
NYC Insider
New York City Reference
New York Now
NEWYORKtoday - from the NY Times
Paper Magazine's Guide to NYC
Paperless Guide to New York
Virtual New York
Lonely Planet New York Destination Guide