Working Itinerary December 11 Departure Wednesday . Group flight departs for Singapore - Optional Meals Included: Departure Flights Per airline Flight # Origin Destination Departure Arrival UA 380 Orlando (MCO) San Francisco (SFO) 5:50 p.m. 8:50 p.m. UA 001 San Francisco (SFO) Singapore (SIN) 10:40 p.m. 8:00 a.m. +2 December 13 Arrival into Singapore | City Tour | Welcome Dinner Friday Welcome to Singapore! This tiny nation packs an ambitious punch, crammed full of luxurious shopping, inventive green spaces, mouthwatering cuisine, and a sophisticated business community that's made Meals Included: Singapore a true Asian powerhouse. Dinner Singapore City Tour Singapore Accommodations: Enjoy a walking tour of Singapore, including the old China Town where rows of hawker stalls, shophouse Hotel Grand Pacific (1 of 9) restaurants and kiosks are packed with traditional and contemporary jewelry, souvenirs, and purveyors of traditional Chinese medicine. (No applicable entrance fees) Bumboat Ride Hop onto a leisurely bumboat ride along the Singapore River. The Singapore River is a small river with great historical importance. It is the place where Raffles made as the 1st trading port in Singapore. The ride will end at Merlion Park at Esplanade Bridge. At the Merlion Park, come face-to-face with Singapore’s very own tourism mascot, the Merlion, standing in the foreground of the Marina Bay Sands (bumboat ride included). December 14 Singapore: Cultural Tour Saturday Full Day Tour Meals Included: Visit Kampong Glam, a quaint and historical district. This neighborhood was officially allocated to the Breakfast at the hotel Malays and others in the Muslim community, including a small but successful community of Arab traders. Admire the majestic Sultan Mosque which is one of the most important mosques on the island Singapore Accommodations: of Singapore. Stroll through the many textile and Arab handicraft shops along the street. Next, visit one Hotel Grand Pacific (2 of 9) of the newest estates in Singapore, Sengkang, to take a look at the local new generation housing. Little India completes the cultural kaleidoscope with its bustling streets showcasing aromatic and exotic spices. The tour will end at Tekka Centre, part wet market, part food center and part shopping mall, where several ethnic communities converge to create a multicultural shopping fiesta. The center is used by Chinese vendors, Indian stall owners and Malay retailers. Later in the afternoon, we will visit colorful Peranakan Houses in Joo Chiat. The area’s identity is especially shaped by its unique pre-war architecture – colorful two-story shop houses and terrace houses with ornate facades, intricate motifs and ceramic tiles. End the day by exploring cool cafes that sit next to old-world coffee shops selling the famous Katong 'laksa', 'kueh chang' (dumplings) and other Nonya delicacies. (No applicable entrance fees) 1 worldstrides.com/highered 1-800-422-2368 December 15 Singapore: Free Day Sunday . Enjoy a free day for individual exploration! Meals Included: Sentosa Island Breakfast at the hotel Enjoy free time at Sentosa Island! Singapore Accommodations: Hotel Grand Pacific (3 of 9) December 16 Singapore: Class Meeting + Company Visit Monday Class Meeting: Sourced by University of Central Florida Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel Disruptive Technologies and Innovation in Singapore i.e. Grab / Anymind Group Singapore Accommodations: By meeting with a successful and proven SEA market disrupter, students will get a glimpse into the Hotel Grand Pacific (4 of 9) experience of a growing a business in Singapore using the latest technologies available. Students will learn how the company continues to diversify its offerings and continually innovate to keep up with the demands and preferences of the local consumer. Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs December 17 Singapore: Full Day of Business Visits Tuesday . Meet your guide and depart on coach for a full day of business visits. Meals Included: Market Entry and Opportunities for Growth in Southeast Asia Breakfast at the hotel i.e. Enterprise Singapore / AccelerAsia Explore the Singaporean startup ecosystem by meeting with an organization that provides Singapore Accommodations: entrepreneurs access to local resources, go-to-market plans, and expertise on the local customs and Hotel Grand Pacific (5 of 9) culture. Students are exposed to venture capitalists, accelerators and coworking spaces to better understand how these organizations support entrepreneurs across the startup life cycle and boost innovation in Singapore. Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs Adoption of Next-Generation Technologies in Singapore i.e. Google / HP Meet with a tech giant to gain a multinational perspective on the pros and cons of doing business in Singapore. Students will learn about prospects for growth from an American MNC in SEA and uncover the future of the industry as it relates to AI, robotics and machine learning. Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs December 18 Singapore: Class Meeting + Business Visit Wednesday Class Meeting: Sourced by University of Central Florida Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel The Competitive Advantage of Singapore’s Airline Industry i.e. Singapore Airlines / Tiger Airways Singapore Accommodations: Hear from one of the major players in Singapore’s airline industry and what local advantages they have Hotel Grand Pacific (6 of 9) operating in SEA. Students will discuss the impact the company has had on tourism and what challenges they face as the industry continues to evolve. Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs 2 worldstrides.com/highered 1-800-422-2368 December 19 Singapore: Full Day of Business Visits Thursday Singapore’s Banking Structure, Lending Policies and Emerging Investment Opportunities Meals Included: i.e. TD Ameritrade / TD Securities Breakfast at the hotel By meeting with a successful global financial institution, students will gain foundational information on the current economic outlook of the region, investment opportunities and current trends, as well as dive Singapore Accommodations: deeper into the needs and preferences of the typical Singaporean accountholder. Hotel Grand Pacific (7 of 9) Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs Consumer Insights on Branding of Household Products i.e. Unilever / 3M Understanding Singaporean market trends as they related to the consumer goods Industry will provide valuable insights into the economy and buying culture of Singapore along with the buying behavior and in turn the marketing strategy. Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs December 20 Singapore: Full Day of Business Visits Friday Tourism as a Principal Growth Sector Meals Included: i.e. Shangri-la Hotel & Resorts / Intercontinental Hotel Group Breakfast at the hotel With Asia-Pacific tourism primed to expand over the next year, students will learn how a successful hotel giant adapts to change and maintains their competitive advantage to attract new customers. Singapore Accommodations: Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs Hotel Grand Pacific (8 of 9) Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Other Funding Sources in Singapore i.e. Golden Gate Ventures / Jungle Ventures By visiting a prominent venture capital or private equity firm, students will better understand how these organizations provide support to entrepreneurs across the entire startup life cycle. Topics include but are not limited to: securing funding channels, pitching ideas, the mentorship process, strategies for scaling growth, and building a healthy organizational culture. Arranged by WorldStrides ISA Custom Programs December 21 Singapore: Gardens by the Bay | Farewell Dinner Saturday Gardens by the Bay Meals Included: Gardens by the Bay spans over 100 hectares and is a highlight for any visitor to Singapore. The Flower Breakfast at the hotel Dome (the larger of the two) replicates the cool-dry climate of the Mediterranean and South Africa, Dinner whilst the Cloud Forest replicates a cool-moist climate found in tropical mountain regions such as Mount Kinabalu in Sabah and high elevation areas in South America. Within the gardens, there are also 18 Singapore Accommodations: impressive-looking Supertrees (tree-like structures). Along with providing a bird’s eye view of the entire Hotel Grand Pacific (9 of 9) gardens, they also collect rainwater, generate solar power and act as vending ducts for the park’s conservatory. Visit the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, as well as the OCBC Skyway, an elevated walkway situated between two of the larger Supertrees (entrances included). December 22 Return Home Sunday . Enjoy a free morning to explore! Meals Included: Departure Flights - Optional Breakfast at the hotel Flight # Origin Destination Departure Arrival UA 028 Singapore (SIN) San Francisco (SFO) 10:20 p.m. 8:55 p.m. UA 2237 San Francisco (SFO) Orlando (MCO) 10:55 p.m. 7:21 a.m. +1 3 worldstrides.com/highered 1-800-422-2368 4 .