– Airfare to and from NYC

– Airport transfers (airport to class location, cruise port to airport)

– Breakfast in NYC on Day 2

– Wi-Fi/Internet access onboard the ship (available for purchase at an additional cost)

– Alcoholic beverages

Each student is solely responsible for obtaining and carrying all required travel documents for the duration of the cruise and course. All documentation must be valid and available at the time of boarding and throughout travel. Passengers who do not present the required documents will be denied boarding. No refunds will be issued to individuals who are unable to travel due to missing, invalid, or incomplete documentation.

The following Travel Documents are needed:

– Your valid passport with J-1 Visa

– A valid extension DS-2019 that has been signed for travel

– Your I-94 card

IMPORTANT FOR SOME EXTENSION AU PAIRS WITH EXPIRED VISA:

– Bermuda’s current policy is that certain nationals of visa-controlled countries (including Colombia, South Africa, Bolivia, Ecuador) must have valid authorization to enter and re-enter the United States, that remains valid for at least 45 days after leaving Bermuda.

Please check HERE if you are from a visa-controlled country

In most cases, au pairs in their extension year are not permitted to travel internationally. However, U.S. regulations include an exception called Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR). AVR may allow travel for 30 days or less to Canada, Mexico, or certain eligible adjacent islands, as long as the au pair:

– has a valid passport

– has a valid DS-2019 with a current travel signature

– has a valid I-94 record

– does not apply for a new U.S. visa while outside the U.S.

Please Note** Even if AVR applies, re-entry is never guaranteed. Cruise lines may deny boarding, and final admission to the U.S. is always decided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry.

Au pairs must contact their sponsoring agency in advance to confirm whether they are eligible before booking any international travel and signing up for this class.

IMPORTANT FOR SOME EXTENSION AU PAIRS WITH EXPIRED VISA:

– Bermuda’s current policy is that certain nationals of visa-controlled countries (including Colombia, South Africa, Bolivia, Ecuador) must have valid authorization to enter and re-enter the United States, that remains valid for at least 45 days after leaving Bermuda.

Please check HERE if you are from a visa-controlled country

Attendance is mandatory for all days of this class. You may not arrive late on the first day or depart early on the final day. Please book flights that allow you to attend all scheduled class hours.

This is a long-weekend, intensive course, and days will be full. Please bring comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, water, and snacks. We expect you to arrive well-rested and prepared to participate fully, learn, and enjoy the experience.

SCHEDULE

DAY 1: 10:00AM – 9:00PM

DAY 2: 7:00AM – 6:00PM

DAY 3: day at Sea

DAY 4: ship is docked 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

DAY 5: 7:00AM day at Sea

DAY 6: 7:00AM ship arrives back in NYC

This 72-hour course consists of in-person instruction as well as required pre- and post-assignments completed through Google Classroom. You will receive a Google Classroom invitation approximately two months prior to the course start date. Please register using a Google-compatible email address (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, or Yahoo), as all course communications and your course completion certificate will be sent to this email. Invitations may be filtered to spam/junk folders. If you do not receive the invitation, you are responsible for contacting us to request access.

Pre-assignments will be posted three weeks before the course begins and require approximately 18 hours to complete. These assignments must be completed before attending the in-person sessions.

Post-assignments will be posted during the course weekend and also require approximately 18 hours to complete. Successful completion of these assignments is required to receive the course completion certificate.

Course completion certificates are emailed within a few days of the official course end date, provided all required assignments have been successfully completed. Students have four weeks to complete post-assignments. If you require your certificate earlier, please indicate this during registration; and provide necessary documents.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.) Explain the principles of growth mindset and resilience and identify strategies for overcoming personal and professional challenges.

2.) Evaluate the impact of stress, emotions, and daily habits on overall well-being and develop techniques to support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

3.) Demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills through collaborative activities, group discussions, and experiential learning exercises.

4.) Apply goal-setting and self-reflection strategies to create a personalized plan for continued personal and professional growth.

5.) Analyze the relationship between self-awareness, wellness, and leadership and how these factors contribute to success in diverse environments.

6.) Practice mindfulness and wellness techniques that promote emotional regulation, self-care, and positive decision-making.

7.) Reflect on experiential learning opportunities in New York City and Bermuda and connect these experiences to course concepts related to mindset, leadership, and personal development.

8.) Develop greater cultural awareness and adaptability by engaging with new environments, diverse perspectives, and group experiences.

9.) Demonstrate personal growth through written reflections, discussions, and experiential activities that integrate course concepts with real-life situations.

10.) Create an action plan for maintaining positive habits and continued self-development beyond the duration of the course.