About the Trip
J. Wayne Stark influenced thousands of Aggies through the course of his career. He challenged students to expand their horizons and experience the world. Since 1970, the Stark Northeast Tour has sought to continue his vision of a multi-city tour, providing students the opportunity to explore premier cities in the US and expand their personal Aggie network.
Explore and Expand Horizons
Hosted through MSC Programs, this tour provides delegates with the opportunity to visit premier institutions of higher education and experience city-centric excursions while also networking with former students at various receptions and events. Delegates will also be able to grow their connections with each other as they explore these iconic cities through both small and large group activities.
- Cities: Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston
- Institutions*: The Bush School DC, University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Harvard University
- Excursions*: The Smithsonian/National Mall (DC), The Historic District (Philadelphia), a Broadway show (NY), Museum of Modern Art (NY), The Boston Ballet (Boston), and on-your-own or small group exploration in each city
- Networking: Former student networking receptions in all four cities, in partnership with local former students and A&M clubs
Program Benefits
Students selected for the Stark Northeast Tour will experience the following through participation:
- A greater understanding of the culture, impact, and opportunities for living, working, or furthering their education in each city;
- A showcase of each cities’ unique influence in various sectors, including Public Service in Washington, D.C., History in Philadelphia, The Arts in New York, and Culture and Society in Boston;
- Strengthening interpersonal communication skills when interacting with former students, professionals, and other individuals in a variety of settings;
- Reflection of how each city may be able to support professional and personal goals in the future, including greater articulation of short-term career and education plans as part of those goals.