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Kanika Choudhary Honorary Ambassador of Philadelphia to India

Ambassador Choudhary, a native of India, has lived in Philadelphia for ten years and is a graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She has become a tireless advocate and champion of Philadelphias global efforts and is actively working to build stronger ties between Philadelphia and India. During her official trip to India in November, she is officially representing the City of Philadelphia with the objective to explore opportunities that promote educational and cultural exchanges between the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and some of the cities and towns in India. Ambassador Choudhary's portfolio also includes trade and tourism as well. Ms. Choudhary has already been successful in raising Indias profile in Philadelphia and generated tremendous interest in tourism, and with universities looking for partnerships with Indian schools. Ambassador Choudhary looks to continue the momentum in her fall mission to India to now raise Philadelphias profile in India and to have a mutually beneficial relationship.

A Message from Mayor Michael A. Nutter

Greetings! As Mayor of Philadelphia - the most historic city in the United States - I want to encourage you to consider my great city for your degree. As a life-long Philadelphia resident and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, I can speak first-hand to the opportunities that an education in Philadelphia brings to college and graduate students. Theres no question that the United States has the greatest university system in the world, and with Philadelphias more than 100 universities and colleges, we offer you unlimited choices to build your career and your life. India is the worlds largest democracy and I want you to know that Philadelphia was where American democracy began. The city was founded in 1682 on the concept of freedom of religion, and is where American independence was proclaimed in 1776, and the U.S. Constitution adopted in 1787. The values that founded my country are why the United States has such a great university system - including emphasis on questioning ideas and on evaluating people on the quality of their work. I invite you to come for your education, to explore Americas great city, and to make it your own. Discover your favorite neighborhoods, cafes and restaurants, cultural venues and parks. Volunteer at one of our many outstanding neighborhood organizations or nonprofits and make a difference. Intern at a regional employer or with a local start-up and jump start your own career. There's much ahead of you and so much to take advantage of! I do hope you choose Philadelphia for your education, and I look forward to personally greeting you at the annual International Student Reception that's held every October to welcome Philadelphia's many international students. Sincerely

oure invited to Philadelphia for your American education! To appreciate what we can offer you, let me tell you a little about Philadelphia and its history

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, who arrived from England on his ship, The Welcome and welcomed is how we want you to feel, too. Philadelphia is the most historic city in America and is where the United States began. It is where we declared our separation from England in 1776 and where the U.S. Constitution was written and ratified in 1787. For ten years it was the Capital of the United States as Washington, D.C. was being built. When you visit and walk through Old Philadelphia you will see that its a city of Benjamin Franklins ideas, a city of important architecture, a city of firsts, and the city of William Penns vision. William Penn the son of a wealthy British navy admiral came to Philadelphia in 1682 for religious freedom. He was a member of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers. (They were called Quakers because they felt that people should tremble at the name of God.) Quakers also believed in the essential goodness of each person, and in equality and freedom to worship as one pleased. These were radical and dangerous ideas for the time, and they landed Penn in jail in England many times. Penn later created a refuge in Pennsylvania for the Quakers and for all oppressed people, and it became known as the only place in the world where all faiths could worship freely. In 1701 Penn created the Charter of Privileges which gave Pennsylvanians the same rights and privileges he was jailed for in England. The Charters democratic principles were an inspiration for the U.S. Constitution, and his legacy of toleration still protects religious freedom with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Perhaps Penns legacy is within Indias Constitution, too. Another famous Philadelphian, Benjamin Franklin, came to Philadelphia from Boston when he was 17. Franklin left Boston because he heard that there was more freedom in Philadelphia than anywhere else. He brought his creativity to Philadelphia and was responsible for having the streets paved, starting the first lending library, inventing the lightning rod, starting a fire insurance company, introducing the first hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and two universities the University of Pennsylvania and Franklin and Marshall. And he did much more. Today, Philadelphia is the only modern American city where you can find 18th century British-style townhouses among high-rise apartments and condominiums. You can also find neighborhoods of lush country estates and rows of historic mansions all within city limits. It has endless restaurants of every cuisine, the worlds greatest orchestra, the largest outdoor art collection in the world, and the largest number of Impressionist artworks outside of Paris. Philadelphia is also well known as a major center for medical research with four schools of medicine, 12 teaching hospitals, and schools of dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, optometry and podiatry. There were no limits to achievement in Philadelphias past and that remains true today. By choosing one of Philadelphias 102 great colleges or universities, you can also be where creativity, independence and dreams are valued and rewarded. Philadelphia is the most welcoming city in the U.S., and I look forward to personally welcoming you soon!

Nancy J. Gilboy President & CEO IVC - International Visitors Council of Philadelphia www.ivc.org

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beautiful rolling campus built around the historic landmark Grey Towers Castle, Arcadia is a top-ranked private university in metropolitan Philadelphia offering Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees. More than 4,000 students choose from among 80 fields of study. Arcadia University is a coeducational, private, comprehensive university offering a wide array of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in a personalized setting. Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, just 25 minutes from Center City Philadelphia on a 81-acre campus that features the national historic landmark Grey Towers Castle. Arcadia University serves a student body of more than 4,000

undergraduate and graduate students. Students work closely with faculty for academic advising and research both in and out of the classroom. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in more than 75 programs of study. The University also operates one of the largest study abroad programs in the United States. Arcadia University prepares students for life in a rapidly changing global society. The University emphasizes integrative learning, personal attention, and international and multicultural relations. Arcadia prides itself on meeting the changing educational, career and developmental needs of students, alumni and the local community. Arcadia University is situated on a former estate in a residential suburb just north of Philadelphia, an ideal academic setting in a great location. Arcadia is 25 minutes from Center City Philadelphia by car or local commuter train; 90 minutes from New Jerseys Atlantic Coast beaches and Pennsylvanias Pocono Mountain recreation areas; two hours from New York City and Washington, D.C. These locations are conveniently accessible from Arcadia by car, train and other public transportation. Programs and Degrees Arcadia offers more than 75 programs of study in the fields of business administration and economics, computer science and mathematics, education, fine and performing arts, humanities, sciences and pre-health, and social sciences.The English Language Institute offers full-time intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. National Rankings/ Recognition 2010 Open Doors report ranks Arcadia #1 in the nation for student participation in study abroad. Arcadia ranks in the top tier of Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report and as a Top Up-and-Coming School. U.S. News & World Report also ranks Arcadia as one of the top 20 Programs to Look For in Study Abroad, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy program is ranked #7 in the nation. The Princeton Review recommends Arcadia in the 2010 edition of The Best Northeastern Colleges (Random House/Princeton Review). The prestigious Sen. Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization recognizes Arcadias creation of an international learning environment. Arcadia is a founding member of the American Council on Educations Internationalization Collaborative. Through its internationally recognized College of Global Studies, Arcadia offers more than 120 programs at some of the top universities and sites in the world, with opportunities to study abroad in nearly every discipline.

Small Town, Big Cities: Intellectual, Social, and Cultural Opportunities Bryn Mawr College is located an easy 20-minute train trip from Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in the United States and home to more than 250,000 college and university students. New York City and Washington, D.C., are only two hours away by train or car. The Colleges campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the nation. Campus architecture ranges from elegant university Gothic to postmodern in style. The surrounding community is known for its rolling hills, majestic estates, and a remarkable collection of other colleges and universities, including Haverford College and Villanova University. Bryn Mawr and its academic neighbors, Swarthmore and Haverford colleges, form one of the most interactive college partnerships in the country. This dynamic relationship allows students from each community to access resourcesclasses, libraries, dining halls, and moreon all three campuses. Bryn Mawr has a similar relationship with the University of Pennsylvania in nearby Philadelphia.

A Vibrant, Diverse, and Intellectual Community Because of Bryn Mawrs size and studentfaculty ratio of 8:1, students enjoy personal attention that only comes from a close-knit academic community. Students are valued as individuals who have a commitment to learn and contribute to the world. In addition to their teaching roles, faculty also serve as mentors, colleagues, and collaborative learning partners in research initiatives. Bryn Mawr alumnae can be found throughout the world, engaged and making an impact wherever they are, from cutting-edge research laboratories and nongovernmental organizations to major corporations, arts and culture, and community endeavors.

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Undergraduate Women, Co-Educational Graduate Programs With a world-class faculty, rigorous curriculum, and top-notch students, Bryn Mawr offers an educational experience of remarkable depth and integrity for an institution of its size. When Bryn Mawr opened its doors in 1885, it offered women a more ambitious academic program than any previously available to them in the United States. Bryn Mawr was the first womens college to offer graduate education through the Ph.D.a signal of its founders refusal to accept the limitations imposed on womens intellectual achievement at other institutions. Today, with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,300 young women from around the globe, Bryn Mawr also enrolls nearly 400 men and women in graduate programs in the arts and sciences and social work and social research.

Founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities to women and men from all walks of life, Drexel is a top ranked, comprehensive national research university with more than 21,000 students. Drexels success results from commitment to three core principles: the integration of advanced technology into academics and research, the importance of experiential learning through cooperative education, and the value of the Universitys Philadelphia location as a living laboratory for our students and faculty. Drexel offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs including law, on three campuses in Philadelphia and in Sacramento, California, at Drexels Center for Graduate Studies. Students can earn bachelors through doctoral degrees at 13 colleges and schools, including the Pennoni Honors College, which offers an engaging academic and social environment for undergraduate students. Undergraduate studies at Drexel are distinguished by Drexel Co-op. It provides undergraduate students with up to 18 months of professional experience before graduation. Drexel Co-op is one of the most extensive and well-respected co-op programs in the nation. Students work for more than 1,200 companies in 28 states and 25 global locations. An average paid sixmonth co-op salary is $15,912. Drexel's 74-acre University City Main Campus is located in the vibrant University City district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is the nation's fifth largest city. The campus is a 10-minute walk from Center City, the core of Philadelphia's commercial and business district.

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Haverford University is a liberal arts campus outside Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The college community at Haverford respects one another and has strong academic values. Haverford is a member of the Tri-College Consortium, which allows students to register for courses at both Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College. The College enjoys an especially close relationship with Bryn Mawr College. It is also a member of the Quaker Consortium ("Penn-Pal") which allows students to cross-register at the College of General Studies (CGS) and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The college was ranked 7th among all colleges and universities in the 2011 edition of Forbes' "Top Colleges" and 10th among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report.

La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554 students, about 63% of whom are undergraduates. The 2009 freshman class was the largest in nearly 30 years. Located in northwestern Philadelphia, the university is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. La Salle offers undergraduate concentrations in nearly 60 academic areas within its College of Professional and Continuing Studies and its three Schools: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, and Nursing & Health Sciences. Communication, Nursing, and Education are the largest majors at La Salle. Several new and distinctive high-tech majors include Integrated Science, Business and Technology (ISBT) and Digital Arts and Multimedia Design (Dart). The College of Professional and Continuing Studies offers three accelerated cohort programs in Business Administration, Corporate Communication, and Organizational Leadership.

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The Wharton School is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania. Wharton was the worlds first collegiate business school and the first business school in the United States. It was established in 1881 through a donation of Joseph Wharton. Alone and in conjunction with the other schools and colleges of the university, Wharton grants B.S. and MBA degrees, offers a Ph.D. program, and houses or cosponsors several diploma programs. With the most electives of any business school, Wharton's MBA program offers concentrations in accounting, business and public policy, entrepreneurial management, environmental management, finance, health care systems, human resource and organizational management, insurance and risk management, legal studies and business ethics, management, marketing, multinational management, operations and information management, real estate, retailing, statistics and strategic management.

The University of Pennsylvania is a historic, Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. Penn is home to a diverse undergraduate student body of over 10,000, hailing from every state in the union and all around the globe. Along with Drexel University and the University of the Sciences, Penn makes up the section of Philadelphia known as University City, with stores and eateries geared towards the college age demographic. Students also take pride in housing the Cathedral of College Basketball or The Palestra, home to the Penn Quakers. Outside of academics, Penn is also known for its contributions to medicine, history, science and the arts with entities such as the Morris Arboretum, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and of course, the Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Medicine.

The five Galleries at Moore introduce work of significant regional, national and inter- national artists to the community through exhibitions and educational programs.

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Moore College of Art & Design educates students for careers in the visual arts. Founded in 1848, as the first and only visual arts college for women in the US, Moore produces graduates that distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields. Moores bachelors of fine arts degree program for women and its coeducational graduate programs emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, risk-taking and strong communication skills. Moore provides unique opportunities for students that include funded internship fellowships and required internships for all BFA majors; business classes that are customized for artists and designers and career counseling, coaching and workshops through the Locks Career Center; travel and mobility programs. In addition, distinctive co-curricular programs through field experiences that take students beyond the classroom and into the rich, cultural community of Philadelphia. At the undergraduate level, Moore also provides specialized leadership programs, scholarships and travel fellowships that support the advancement of women in the visual arts.

Temple University is a comprehensive public research university that enrolls more than 39,000 students and is one of the nations leading centers of professional education. Located in North Philadelphia, Temple offers students the opportunity to experience living in a major city area. Students have the opportunity to choose from 9 different campuses and 333 academic degrees. Temple also has a robust campus life, from nationally recognized sports teams, active and vocal student government, academic clubs, art initiatives, and a wealth of opportunities for students to get involved in their community through volunteer programs. Off campus, Temple is just a short subway ride outside of downtown Philadelphia, while Board Streeta hub of dining and culture activitiesis the universitys back yard.

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Villanova University is an independent coeducational institute of higher learning. The University is a community of persons of diverse professional, academic, and personal interests who in a spirit of collegiality cooperate to achieve their common goals and objectives in the transmission, the pursuit, and the discovery of knowledge.

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The USciences strives to maintain its tradition as a pioneer in health science education by continuing to offer state-of-the-art facilities, an innovative curriculum, and a diverse offering of programs. Offering twenty-five majors in five colleges, with more than ten M.S. programs, an M.B.A. program, an M.P.H. program, six Ph.D. programs, and four certificate study programs. Academic minors are available in twenty-five disciplines. The campus features more than 100 laboratories open to students and the McNeil Science and Technology Center, a 77,000-square- foot leading-edge teaching and research site.

Established in 1876, the University of the Arts is dedicated to educating students in the visual, performing and communication arts. Students and faculty connect, create and collaborate across disciplines and traditional boundaries, in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, one of the nations most culturally vibrant cities. University of the Arts students enjoy the benefits of a dynamic urban setting and easy access to worldclass theaters, museums and art galleries, as well as the resources of the nations cultural capitals, New York and Washington, D.C., both within a twohour drive.With 22 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs in six areas of study (Design, Visual Arts, Film, Dance, Theater and Music), our more than 2,300 students immerse themselves in a rigorous, innovative, wellrounded curriculum with a strong liberal arts component, that prepares them to be the creative leaders of tomorrow, no matter what field they choose.

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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is Pennsylvanias most visited Museum! Its goal is to create a passion for learning about science and technology. In the Science Center you will find many interactive exhibits, the Fels Planetarium, Tuttleman IMAX Theater and Franklin Theater. Not just for children, The Franklin Institute appeals to all ages and should not be missed!

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true "penitentiary," a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious criminals, including bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton and Al Capone. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. A critically acclaimed series of artist installations is free with admission. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is located at 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue, just five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The Constitution was written in 1787, But it isn't a brittle piece of history, It's as current as the issues of the day, A revolutionary idea that belongs to us, as much as to the revolutionary era. The National Constitution Center reflects the document itself.

Amazing. Thought-provoking. Vital. It's about our rights. It's about our responsibilities. It's about you and me. It's about the most interesting hour or so you may ever spend.

Adventure Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos and one of only two aquariums in the country to exhibit a Hammerhead Shark. Adventure Aquarium offers numerous hands-on touch experiences including the all new Stingray Beach Club, where you can touch and handfeed gentle and curious stingrays; Touch-A-Shark, presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ; Interactive Inlet where you can see what it feels like to touch jellies, horseshoe crabs, lobsters, grass shrimp and more; and Creature Feature, where you can reach in to touch colorful, coldwater creatures.

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, through its research, collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, advances understanding of the world's cultural heritage. Founded in 1887, Penn Museum has conducted more than 400 archaeological and anthropological expeditions around the world. Three gallery floors feature materials from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Canaan and Israel, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas and Africa. With an active exhibition schedule, a membership program, and educational programming for children and adults, Penn Museum offers the public an opportunity to share in the ongoing discovery of humankind's collective heritage.

Day 0: Saturday Evening Day 1: Sunday Late Morning 12:30pm - 01:30pm 02:00pm - 05:00pm 05:30pm - 07:30pm 08:00pm - 09:00pm 10:00pm Day 2: Monday 09:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 01:00pm 01:00pm - 04:00pm 04:00pm - 05:00pm 05:00pm - 08:00pm 08:00pm - 09:00pm Day 3: Tuesday 09:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 01:00pm 01:30pm - 03:00pm 03:30pm - 05:00pm 05:00pm - 06:00pm 08:00pm - 09:00pm Day 4: Wednesday 09:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 01:00pm 01:30pm - 04:00pm 04:30pm - 07:30pm 08:00pm - 09:00pm Day 5: Thursday 09:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 01:00pm 01:30pm - 04:00pm 04:30pm - 06:30pm 07:00pm - 09:00pm Day 6: Friday 09:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 01:00pm 01:30pm - 04:00pm 04:30pm - 06:30pm 07:00pm - 09:00pm Day 7: Saturday 09:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 01:00pm 02:00pm Evening Day 8: Sunday Evening

Departure from India

Arrival in Philadelphia Lunch at Liberty Place The Franklin Institute Free Time Dinner at Pietros Bedtime

Program dates The program is scheduled to take place over 8 weeks in the summer of 2012. Participating schools will be asked to list their date preferences. The dates are:

Campus Philadelphia 1 Lunch Philadelphia City Overview Eastern State Penitentiary Cherry Hill Mall Dinner at Old Country Buffet

April 28 to May 6 May 12 to May 20 May 26 to June 3 June 16 to June 24 June 23 to July 1 June 30 to July 8 July 14 to July 22 July 21 to July 29

Campus Philadelphia 2 Lunch Liberty Hall / Independence Center National Constitution Center Federalism in America Dinner (Indian Restaurant)

Eligibility The program is targeted at students in grade X and XI. It is designed to help students who are serious about pursuing education in the United States of America and are already in the process of preparing for their SAT exams or are planning to do so in 2012. We encourage counselors to choose 10 students from the school. Details and Deadlines Each group shall have 40 students and 4 teachers. There will be about 32 schools from all over India handpicked by us for the program. Registrations will be on first come, first serve basis. Last date of registration for the program is December 15, 2012.

Campus Philadelphia 3 Lunch Phildelphia Zoo Penn Museum of Archeology Dinner (Museum Cafe)

Campus Philadelphia 4 Lunch Adventure Aquarium Shopping at Rittenhouse Row Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner

Campus Philadelphia 5 Lunch Mural Mile Tour Franklin Square Mini Golf Shopping at Prince of Prussia Mall

Campus Philadelphia 6 Lunch Drive to New York Area Airport Flight back to India

Arrive in India

712, Ring Road Mall, Plot No. 21 Mangalam Place, Sector 3, Rohini New Delhi, India - 110085 Phone: +91 11 4754 8061 Fax: + 91 11 4754 8062 Email: [email protected]