Fall 2013 Orientation Trip Descriptions
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Amherst Community Reception & Host-Family Sign-up
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This bus tour will show you around the quaint town of Amherst and surrounding areas while highlighting local venues and bike trails. Since the trip is sponsored by the Town of Amherst, you will be greeted by local government officials at the conclusion of the bus tour. You may also opt to sign up with a local host family - a wonderful opportunity to experience American culture and tradition away from the university setting. You will need to walk back to UMass at the end of this trip. Sign-up is required to attend this trip. Cost: Free Date: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 Time: 3:30PM-5:30PM Meet at Haigis Mall at 3:15PM
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Featuring nearly 200 stores and shops on three levels, the Holyoke Mall will satisfy nearly all of your shopping desires. The mall is approximately 20 miles (35 km) away from campus and the drive takes about 25 minutes. Sign-up is required to attend this trip. Cost: Free Date: Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 Time: 11AM-4:45PM (includes travel time) Meet at Haigis Mall at 10:45AM
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Walking Trip up Mount Sugarloaf
Observation Deck at the Top of Mt. Sugarloaf |
Mount Sugarloaf has a vertical height of 652 feet (199 m). After a brief walk up the road, you will have stunning views of the Connecticut River Valley, the Holyoke Range of mountains, and UMass! Mount Sugarloaf is about 9 miles (15 km) away from campus and the drive takes about 15 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Sign-up is required to attend this trip. Cost: Free Date: Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 Time: 1PM-4:30PM (includes travel time) Meet at Haigis Mall at 12:45PM |
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Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College
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Come enjoy the local Amherst College Museum of Natural History! Once you arrive at the museum, explore the exhibits and learn about this amazing local resource. The museum contains three floors of exhibits and over 1700 specimens on display, as well as a large collection of dinosaur tracks! Sign-up is required to attend this trip. Cost: Free Date: Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 Time: 1PM-4PM (includes travel time) Meet at Haigis Mall at 12:45PM |
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Hike the 1106 vertical feet (337 m) to the peak of the Holyoke Mountain range and enjoy the stunning views of the Connecticut River Valley and UMass. Hiking shoes or sneakers required (NO sandals or dress shoes) Sign-up is required to attend this trip. Cost: Free Date: Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 Time: 1PM-4:30PM (includes travel time) Meet at Haigis Mall at 12:45PM |
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Come and enjoy an afternoon of bowling at SPARE TIME Bowling in the city of Northampton. Includes shoe rental and bowling for 2.5 hours.
Sign-up and payment are required to attend this trip. Cost: $15 Date: Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 Time: 1PM-4:30PM (includes travel time) Meet at Haigis Mall at 12:45PM |
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Boston Trip
Faneuil Hall Marketplace |
An all-day self-guided excursion to Boston will provide you with an opportunity to see the historical sites of New England's largest city. Shopping, museums, parks, and great restaurants are all available. The subway (the "T"), provides quick access to many neighborhoods. Boston is approximately 90 miles (145 km) from Amherst and the drive is approximately 2 hours by car. Transportation is provided to and from UMass and Boston. Sign-up and payment are required to attend this trip. Cost: $35 Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 Time: 9AM-11PM (includes travel time) Meet at Haigis Mall at 8:45AM |
