27 Nov, 2018

SNA Special Program: Asia Excursion

Experiencing working world in local destinations is great, but we also want to take it to another level by bringing the students of Singapore National Academy to have Asia Excursion. The program participants will participate the program excursion in greater China (China and Hong Kong) or South-East Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore).

Learning will be encouraged through the following mediums:

  • Project Component
  • Project Brief & planning 3h
  • Project Work (Research, report writing and preparation) 20h
  • Project Presentation 2h
  • On-location business visits and presentation by local experts with the opportunity to present questions and build connections. In the past students have engaged with Google, Oculus VRs, Li & Fung, Samsung, K-Partner Korea, Lee Kum Kee, Singapore SMEs Association, Australian Chamber of Commerce, NUS Enterprise, Facebook, Hive Up, Unilever, GSK and more.

 

  • On-location Institutional visits, exploring collaborative initiative & student exchanges.

 

  • Exposure to local culture, customs, and heritage on a daily basis

 

  • Cultural immersion through promotion of activities such as “unplanned dining’ or ‘local explorative’ opportunities

 

Typical Days

Arrival

Flight arrival to Destination (afternoon)
You will be greeted by a BI Representative, collect your luggage, and transferred by charter coach from the airport to your accommodation.

Check-in and Housing Orientation
Essential housing orientation & safety advice is covered, as well as laws relating to the country to ensure a happy and safe stay. BI representatives will remit participants with their welcome pack and will gladly answer any questions that may arise.

Welcome Dinner

Weekdays

Breakfast
Project Work (3h)
Lunch
Enterprise or Institutional Visit
Dinner

Saturdays

Breakfast
Half Day Trip
Lunch
Dinner

Sundays

Rest and Relax

Last Days

Breakfast
Check-out and transfer to Local in-country Airport

Program Inclusion

  • Mini-project with local enterprise
  • 13-night accommodation at destination
  • Airport transfers
  • Daily transportation as documented in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily
  • Welcome and farewell finners
  • Business visits and excursions
  • 1 Sim Card for each participants
  • A personalized orientation presentation that covers important cultural and safety topics
  • 24 hour logistical support by in-country BI representative abroad
  • Travel Information document including pre-departure requirements, visa, and passport information, "What to Bring" list, airline baggage information, specific customs restrictions and other helpful tips
  • Welcome pack for all participants
  • Health, travel, and medical insurance

Program Exclusion:

  • International airfares to destination (unless otherwise requested)
  • Visa costs (if needed)
  • Meals that are not designated in the itinerary
  • Personal incidental costs
  • Costs associated with damages caused by participants to accommodation, venues or transport 
  • Costs associated with on-site changes to the itinerary, including additional inclusions, enhancements, upgrades or venue changes 

Note:

Accommodation

Your accommodation will be comfortable, safe and clean. Participants, unless otherwise requested, will be housed in shared accommodation, generally with twin beds. Laundry, postal, telephone and email facilities will be within walking distance to your accommodation.

Unless alternatives have been specifically requested, most accommodation is located in or near the inner city to allow easy access to sites. All accommodation meets strict standards and has been personally inspected by Bright Internships.

Restaurants & Meals

Meals provided as part of the program will be served at reputable local venues. There will always be vegetarian options and all special dietary needs can be catered for where specified in advance.

For meals not included in the program, the participants will have plenty of opportunity to dine out at local venues.

Transport

The itinerary has been designed to maximize comfort and safety. Transport will be either private bus charter or public transportation. All transport companies meet the highest standards and levels of insurances.

We have received many feedbacks from our past clients and their feedbacks always help us to reflect and keep going. You can contact us anytime and please don't be hesitated to ask if you have any questions regarding this SNA special program. We look forward in welcoming you in our program soon!