Post on 25-Sep-2019
HAVANA, CUBA
Shenandoah University
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 – 7, 2019
MELIA COHIBA HOTEL IN HAVANA, CUBA
REGISTER NOW!
with
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITYwww.su.edu
Entrepreneur & Nursing
Cultural Exchange Program
Intended Audience
The conference is designed for all professionals
who work in the business sector, professors,
business student, nursing students, and
Art/Music/Dance students from universities. This
program can be offered to any student or member
of the university.
Credits
The Shenandoah University is accredited by the
Virginia State Educational board to provide credits
if needed.
Registration
Registration is done using the standard
Shenandoah University Global Experiential
Learning (GEL) process.The exchange program includes, hotel,
transportation, excursions and meals as indicated in
itinerary, Cuban guides, course material,
refreshments during professional visits, airfare,
Cuban visa, all required documentation for legal
travel, and farewell dinner.
Although it’s not Shenandoah University policy to
limit the number of participants or guest, but due to
the popular response of past conferences and the
fact that Cuba is in particular a very popular
destination with limited quality accommodation, it
may be necessary to close registration early;
therefore, early registration is advised. A
confirmation will be sent upon completion of
registration form and full payment is received.
For Additional Information, Contact:
Shenandoah University
Center of International Programs
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Website: https://www.su.edu/cubagel
Phone:1-540-542-6285
Course Description
The Entrepreneur & Nursing Exchange program
is packed full of People-to-People exchange
activities and combines the opportunity to learn
and experience Cuba’s Art, Music, Dance,
History, while focusing on entrepreneurship and
nursing in Cuba. This new program presents a
unique learning experience in each area.
The nursing students will have the opportunity to
meet local Cuban physicians and nurses, visit
nursing facilities, and learn about Cuba’s
healthcare system.
The explosive changes in Cuba and the private
business sectors has brought both opportunities
and challenges to new and seasoned
entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur students will get a
first hand look at Cuba and meet local business
owners, discuss challenges, marketing, financial
options, and visit local Cuban facilities.
Everyone will get a chance to see and learn about
the best part of Cuba, it’s people.
Course Learning Objectives
This program offers the following;
• Entrepreneurship and Nursing in Cuba:
History, Challenges, and the impact of the US
Embargo on Cuba’s people.
• A tour of Old Havana, a UNESCO World
Heritage, where you will learn about special
business programs and visit private shops.
• Cuba’s business school, business practices,
Nursing, and Cuban hospitals/clinics.
• Marketing and growth strategies,
advertisement, product demand, Cuba
laws, and the challenges with being an
entrepreneur in Cuba.
• Discussion on Cuba’s healthcare system
and with Cuban nurses & physicians.
• Opportunity for students and professionals to
exchange ideas and Compare and Contrast
cultural perspectives with current best practices
in their own professional setting.
• Visit University of Havana & Professors
• Visit CIMEQ and Nurses
• Visit local Cuban business and learn from
local business owners
• Reflect on experiences while in Cuba, business
policies and operations, and the Cuban
healthcare system.
Shenandoah University“Global Experiential Learning”
http://www.su.edu/
1-800-432-2266
ENTREPRENEUR/CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM:
The Exchange Program brings together entrepreneur students, professionals, nurses, and artist together to
exchange theories, ideas, passions, strategies and work experience from each profession.
Shenandoah University staff members and students will arrive in Havana, Cuba on the 3rd of January,
2019 and departs on January 7th, 2019.
Included in the Exchange Program Cost:
• Accommodations at the Melia Cohiba hotel (5-star)
• All course lectures, company visits, and transportation as outlined in the program itinerary
• Meals as outlined in the program itinerary
• Tropicana and Buena Vista Social Club shows
• All excursions, entry fees, guides as outlined in the program itinerary
• Cuban Visas, Cuban Immigration & Custom form, and Health form
• Round trip airfare from Washington Dulles International Airport to Havana, Cuba
Not Included in the Exchange Program Cost:
• Travel Insurance
• Luggage fees
MELIA COHIBA HOTEL
A stylish, luxurious 5 Star hotel, exceptionally located in Vedado, alongside the Malecón and close
to Old Havana. The luxurious comfort of this hotel with outstanding services and amenities to the
bohemian feel of its surroundings make all the difference. There are plenty of restaurants and shops
in close walking distance of the hotel that allows you to explore a little of Cuba on your own.
Recommended for business and incentive trips, weddings and honeymoons.
Beautiful Pool Accommodations
Shenandoah University staff members and students will arrive in Havana, Cuba on the 3rd of January,
2019 at Jose Marti International airport.
USA-CUBA Tours representative will meet everyone at the airport to help with transportation. We’ll
load the luggage into the air-conditioned bus for a twenty-minute transfer to Melia Cohiba Hotel. As
we make our way to the hotel, you will get the chance to see Cuba and see some of the historical
buildings and sites that we will be visiting.
• 6:59am – 12:00pm – Airfare from Washington Dulles airport to Jose Marti airport
• 1:30 – 2:00pm - Arrive at Melia Cohiba hotel for check-in
• Exchange currency and relax
• Relax and freshen up and explore on your own before dinner
• Transfer to restaurant
• 7:30 – 9:30pm – Welcome dinner and cocktails at New George’s Cuban Restaurant
• Transfer back to hotel
• Night is open for you to enjoy (Jazz Café, Salsa Club 1830 is available (not included))
Thursday, January 3 – HAVANA
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
• 8:15am Registration – Mandatory Sign In
• 8:30am Transfer to University of Havana to meet professors in the school of business (entrepreneurs)
• 8:30am Transfer to CIMEQ for Nursing lecture (CIMEQ dress code – NO SHORTS/T-SHIRTS)
• 9:00am Exchange Program lectures begin
• Nursing students will meet with CIMEQ physicians & nurses to discuss Cuba’s healthcare
system and visit the CIMEQ Medical Surgical Research Center in Havana.
• Business students will meet University professors to discuss entrepreneur ideas, business
practices in Cuba, the private business sectors, and tour the University of Havana.
• 12:00pm Lunch will be served at a private Cuban restaurant owned by one of the graduates. Here the
students will meet and hear from the owners on the difficulties they experienced and the great things
they learned by opening a new business. This is a great experience to exchange ideas between
American and Cuban students/owners, while enjoying an authentic Cuban meal.
• 2:00pm, Afternoon Humanitarian Tours of Old Havana.
Take a walking tour around the historic center of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Plaza de San Francisco de Asis and the 16th-century Convento de San Francisco de Asis, one of
the finest buildings from the colonial period. The basilica and the monastery of San Francisco de Asis
(Saint Francis of Assisi) were built in Havana at the end of sixteenth century (1580–91) as the home of
the Franciscan community, and were altered in the Baroque style in 1730. The church was used for
worship by the English during the years they ruled Havana. When it returned to Spanish rule, they chose
not to use it as a church. It is now used for concerts. See the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales at
Plaza de Armas, where the city originated. Built in 1776, this stately palace remains as a testament to
Cuba’s importance as Spain’s principal port of the Americas during the 18th century.
Visit the famous El Floridita Bar, birthplace of the Daiquiri cocktail and one of Hemingway’s favorite
Havana bars. Since that time El Floridita has been frequented by distinguished visitors to Havana,
ranging from artists to official guests of the government.
• 4:00pm – Transfer back to hotel
• 7:00pm – 8:3opm - Dinner is on your own tonight (we can help with recommendation, reservations,
and transportation)
• 9:00pm – After dinner we’ll meet in the lobby of the hotel and head to the Buena Vista Social Club
• Transfer back to hotel at 10:45pm
Friday, January 4 – HAVANA
Saturday, January 5 – HAVANA
• 9:00am Registration – Mandatory Sign In
• Morning and Afternoon Lectures at University of Havana and tours to local Cuban businesses
Entrepreneurs: The lectures overview will be held at the University of Havana. Then we’ll explore
Cuba’s business sectors by visiting several private business and hearing about each business from
the owners. We’ll discuss topics such as start-up procedures, licensing, financing (banks or private
monies), growth, sales, and challenges.
• Business students will visit the following business sector – Private business
- Automobile sector- Housing sector
Nursing: The lectures overview is to learn more about Cuba’s nursing facilities and how Cuban
nurses manage and treat their patients under a community healthcare system. Students will get an
opportunity to hear from practicing nurses on the challenges, issues, and hardships they have to
overcome everyday, when we visit local Cuban clinics.
• Nursing students will visit the following hospital or clinic – Government controlled
- Las Praderas Clinic
• 12:30pm – Business students will have lunch at a private Cuban restaurant owned by one of the
graduates from the business school. Here each student and guest will hear from the owners on the
difficulties they experienced and the great things they learned by opening a new business.
• 12:30pm – Nursing students will have lunch in a private Cuban restaurant in Old Havana where
everyone can relax, unwind, and take in some of Cuba’s vibrant cultural and music while enjoying a
great meal.
• 2:30pm – Transfer back to hotel
• Relax and freshen up
• 6:45pm - 8:30pm - Dinner at DeCameron, a nice private Cuban restaurant
• 8:45pm – After dinner, enjoy a drive down the Malecon and through Havana in an American
Classic convertible car as we make our way to the famous Tropicana show. The Tropicana show has
a dress code – NO SHORTS or T-SHIRTS (open toed shoes or sandals are permitted)
• 12:00am - Transfer back to hotel
Sunday, January 6 – HAVANA
• 9:00am Registration – Mandatory Sign In
• Morning and Afternoon Lectures and tours to local Cuban businesses
The conference lectures overview is to explore Cuba’s business sectors by visiting several private
business and hearing about each business from the owners. We’ll discuss topics such as start-up
procedures, licensing, financing (banks or private monies), growth, sales, and challenges.
• Business students will visit the following business sector – Private business
- Food and Beverage sector- Textile sector- Service sector (repairs, cleaning, massage)
Nursing: The lectures overview is to learn more about Cuba’s nursing facilities and how Cuban
nurses manage and treat their patients under a community healthcare system. Students will get an
opportunity to hear from practicing nurses on the challenges, issues, and hardships they have to
overcome everyday.
• Nursing students will visit the following hospital or clinic – Government controlled
- Hermanos Amejeiras Hospital
• 12:30pm - Lunch will be served at a private Cuban restaurant owned by one of the graduates from
the business school. Here all students and guests will hear from the owners on the hardships and
difficulties they experienced when opening a their business. Everyone will enjoy an authentic
Cuban meal while soaking up the Cuban music and energy.
• 2:30pm – Transfer back to hotel
• 4:30pm – 5:30pm – Cigar demonstration and rum tasting
• 7:00pm - 9:00pm – Farewell dinner at El Cocinero a nice private Cuban restaurant where we’ll dine
on the roof-top, just across the street from the Fabrica De Arte Cubano (FAC)
• 9:15pm - Transfer back to hotel
• Night is open (entertainment is available, such as Salsa dancing, Jazz club)
Monday, January 7 – HAVANA DEPART
• 7:00am – Breakfast in hotel (included)
• Check-out of hotel (each guest must return room keys at the front desk and wait for them
to check the room)
• Last minute shopping can be done around the hotel prior to transfer to airport
• 10:00am – Transfer to Jose Marti Airport for your 1:00pm departure to Washington
Dulles airport
• Process through Cuban Immigrations & Custom
• Back home missing Cuba already