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Depart Home for London, UK
Arrive in London, England
Airport Transfer
On-Ground Briefing
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
London Highlights Walking Tour - Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Globe Theater etc.
Tower of London - As the most secure castle in the land, the Tower guarded royal possessions and even the royal family in times of war and rebellion. But for 500 years monarchs also used the Tower as a surprisingly luxurious palace. Throughout history, the Tower has also been a visible symbol of awe and fear.
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Fashion Business Factory Visit - During this 3 hours in depth visit at a garment supplier and factory, the group will get acquainted with the whole process involving all the steps from how they design their patterns, the pattern cutting methods, the 3D pattern cutting and fitting, costing example, how to simplify a style to get into price, their PLM system and transparency, how to change a bestseller to get maximum sell through, the customer sealing process, tour the live factory and couturier, with a deep dive into production processes, learn about sustainability/greenwashing, get familiar with a new technology – The future of the Fashion Industry, how they ensure they are Ethical - Explanation of the Modern Slavery act and finally get to know the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility – New legislation
Lunch Break
Wembley Stadium Tour - In this 1.5 hours tour you will learn about the Business Operations of Wembley Stadium and the Football Association
Wembley Stadium Tour Workshop - TBC -This 1.5 hours workshop will be tied to the Business of Wembley Stadium Visit
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Business Model Canvas Workshop - This is the perfect introduction to practical business skills. In this in-depth session, find out what it's like to run your own business. We provide a fun and interactive session with an easy-to-follow business model canvas. Costings...markets.. potential partnerships? No idea? No problem! Come and create your own personalised business strategy at a vibrant and colourful co-working space. Experience the daily life of a London entrepreneur.
Lunch Break
Natural History Museum - The Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Museum of Brands Introductory Visit - What makes us buy certain products? Discover how well-loved brands have evolved through creative use of packaging and advertising and how we, the public, have evolved with them. Receive an introductory talk about this museum and then explore on your own.
Museum of Brands Gender Roles Workshop - This 1 hour workshop focuses on the construction of gender roles and encourages learners to be critically aware of the social and ethical impacts of design and advertising throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Students produce a poster for a product that demonstrates an increased awareness of gender stereotypes in the media.
Free Afternoon
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Westminster Abbey - Largely a Gothic abbey, this is the site of coronations and other ceremonies of national significance.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
City of London Finance Tour - You will be taken on a fascinating journey from the financial centre’s humble beginnings in 17th century coffee houses to its ancient and unusual governance and voting system that’s still in use today. An expert guide will show you how the City of London developed into a global financial centre, taking in key buildings such as: the London Stock Exchange, Guildhall, the Bank of England, Lloyds of London and Rothschild’s. The present and future for London as a global financial centre, will also be discussed along the way; with reference to the impact of Brexit and Covid-19
Tate Modern - On display are paintings, sculptures and large-scale installations from artists around the world including Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama and Henri Matisse. Explore the iconic Turbine Hall alongside our underground Tanks, a striking space dedicated to live performances and video.
Farewell Dinner and Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in London
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
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