New York City Career Trek

Explore the City

Discover NYC - Network, and learn about career opportunities.

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Interested in learning about what it's like to live and work in New York City? Join us on the NYC Career Trek, a student trip during IU's Spring Break, to connect with IU alumni and employers. This is your ticket to learning about career opportunities, making professional connections, and exploring the city, all while aiding your career development! 

The trek is March 15-18 during Spring Break of the Spring 2026 semester.

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In 2019, participants of the DC Career Trek met the late Senator Richard Lugar.

 

Career Trek Itinerary

Through the NYC Career Trek, students will participate in a variety of activities meant to explore company sites and facilitate conversation with IU alumni and employers. These activities may include site tours, conversation over meals, mixers/networking receptions, and large group presentations. 

Participants will choose to participate in one of two industry pathways throughout the trip: 

Business Services includes financial firms, banks, human resources, and marketing.

Participating site visits might include: 

Arts, Culture, and Media includes museums, writing, editing, and media companies. 

Participating site visits might include:

 

Important Information

Participants will _______________. Indiana University students are invited to apply in January 2026. Selected students will be notified by February 6.

  • Must be enrolled in a department within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington during the Spring 2026 semester. 
  • Must have an undergraduate class standing of sophmore, junior, or senior. 

 

  • Trip Dates: Sunday, March 15 (3pm)—Wednesday, March 18 (12pm)
  • Trip Information Sessions: 
    • Wednesday, January 14, 5-6pm (Zoom) 
    • Thursday, January 15, 12-1pm (Zoom)
    • Tuesday, January 20, 5-6pm (Zoom) 
    • Wednesday, January 21, 12-1pm (Zoom) 
  • Application Deadline: January 23, 11:59pm
  • Participants Selected by Walter Center: February 6 
  • Student Confirmation to Walter Center: February 10, 11:59pm
  • Participant Required Preparation and Post-Trip Workshops: 
    • Tuesday, February 17, 5:30-6:30 in Ernie Pyle Hall, Room 214
    • Tuesday, February 24, 5:30-6:30 in Ernie Pyle Hall, Room 214
    • Tuesday, March 3, 5:30-6:30 in Ernie Pyle Hall, Room 214
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The DC Career Trek program fee is $500. It is billed to your bursar and posted 1 month after official sign-up. After March 1, you will only be reimbursed $250 if you decide to withdraw from the program.

The program fee includes:

  • 3 nights at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
  • Transportation to and from all program events
  • 6 meals

The program fee does not include

  • Transportation to Washington, D.C.
  • Any remaining meals, souvenirs, or other optional or incidental expenses.

We estimate the additional incidental cost is about $125, plus the cost of transportation to D.C.

Career treks are first come, first serve for College of Arts + Sciences students, which includes these programs.

Applications are due Dec. 2, 2022.

IU students in programs outside the College may still apply and will be notified of acceptance after Dec. 2, 2022.

Financial assistance may be available to students through their affiliated academic units. The Walter Center cannot guarantee financial assistance. Email iuwalter@iu.edu for information.

Ready to go?

Once you've been accepted, join the Washington D.C. Career Trek group on the Walter Center Success Network to connect with fellow attendees and group leaders, and stay up to date with the latest information.

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