There are several travel agencies that can help you plan a trip and some agencies offer discount rates for students.

*New York! New York!
The New York Student Center is a cooperative service of the Council on International Educational Exchange and Hostelling International which can help you locate a friendly, clean, and inexpensive place to stay in Manhattan. For more assistance with budget travel in New York. 38 West 88th Street, Manhattan NY 10024 http://www.hostels.com/en/availability.php/HostelNumber.4547

*Christmas International House
www.christmasih.org
The Christmas International House provides an opportunity for international students to gather for fellowship and reunion during the Christmas Holidays All international students or scholars (non-immigrants, 18 years of age or older) who are in a U.S. college or graduate school are invited to apply-regardless of race, nationality, religious background, or marital status. A few programs are able to accommodate married couples with one or two children. Applications accepted October – November. www.Christmasih.org amis@peachtreepres.org (404) 846-4396

Servas
http//servas.org
This United Nations affiliated organization features 2-day stays in American homes. Servas provides you with the list of homes in the places you would like to visit and you plan your own trip (212) 267-0252.

Venturing outside of Chapel Hill?

Try these transportation services:

Bus

Carolina Trailways: 833-3601

Trailways/Greyhound: www.greyhound.com,

Train

Amtrak: www.amtrak.com.

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