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Designed for those with a passion for lifelong learning and exploration, the Alumni Campus Abroad® program provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of destinations around the globe in an environment that is conducive to learning, recreation and fellowship. Through a series of lectures, excursions and “Meet-the-People” exchanges, participants become intimately involved with the local community. Enjoy the camaraderie and spirit of traveling with UCSD alumni.

Contact our Program representative to request a brochure.  Happy travelling!

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Upcoming Trips    

European Odyssey Graduating Seniors Trip

Celebrate graduation from UCSD and experience the wonders of Europe.  Join a group of fellow 2008 graduates and take a summer journey through 7 must-see countries in 19 days that will leave an indelible mark on your life and begin a lifelong love of travel. This comprehensive tour is a terrific opportunity before you settle down to a new job or graduate school.

2008 TRIP

2008 FORM (PDF)

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Contact Mary Johnson at (858) 534-3900 for more details!

   

Art and Culture of North India

October 30 to November 12, 2008

The vast and exotic sub-continent of India beckons us to explore the art, architecture, sights and sounds stretching thousands of years into the past. India offers remarkable perspectives on where the modern world intersects with life as it has been lived for millennia. Itinerary includes the capital Delhi; the Taj Mahal, a poem in marble, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in an act of love; chance to sight the tiger at Ranthambore National Park; the rose pink city of Jaipur; the colorful and vibrant Pushkar Camel Fair; the 15th century Jain temple at Ranakpur with exquisite marble carvings; and finally romantic Udaipur with its lakes and palaces.

2008 ITINERARY

2008 FORM (PDF)

Contact Mary Johnson at (858) 534-3900 for more details!

   

China Connoisseur and Tibet

September 15 to 30, 2008

The tour begins in Beijing with visits to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Continue to Xian, a city that once vied with Rome and Constantinople for the title of greatest city in the world. Visit serenely beautiful Guilin, and encounter the endangered Giant Panda in Chengdu. Spend three nights in Tibet to visit unforgettable sites such as the immense, thousand-room Potala Palace, residence of the Dalai Lama, and 1,300-year old Jokhang Monastery. The comprehensive tour concludes in the exotic and refined city of Shanghai, home to one of Asia's finest art museums.  For more information: 1-866-566-7788.

2008 TRIP

VIEW SLIDESHOW OF PHOTOS FROM 2007 TRIP

   

Lair of the Golden Bear

Nestled deep in the Stanislaus National Forest at Pinecrest, California, you'll find the Lair of the Golden Bear, an unforgettable family Summer vacation spot—owned and operated by the California Alumni Association since 1949.  UCSD Alumni Association members are invited to enjoy this beautiful mountain retreat that allows campers to unwind in the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains without worrying about cooking, cleaning, or what to do with the kids.  MORE

To book your tent cabin or request a brochure, contact the Lair Reservations: toll-free (888) CAL-ALUM (225-2586); direct (510) 642-0221; e-mail lair@alumni.berkeley.edu.

   

UCSB Family Vacation Center

Spring Break & Summer Camp

Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime on the beach at the UC Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center. This family retreat package includes meals and lodging and offers a variety of programs and activities that aim to entertain each and every member of your family. Let college-age students entertain your toddlers while your older kids enjoy exciting, age-appropriate activites and you relax. For more information, call (805) 893.3123 or review camp details and book your trip online at www.familyvacationcenter.com.

* $50 discount for UCSD Alumni Association Members!

   

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