Spring 2022 Trips & Special Events
The Center for Global Engagement sponsors trips and various cultural events for International Students and Scholars each semester. The trips and events are open for any Baylor international student and scholar to attend as well as their family members and friends.
Refund Policy: If a fee is required for a trip or event and a student has paid that fee, no refunds will be granted after the registration deadline for that event. Students that cancel before the registration deadline must come to the ISSS office to obtain a refund.
Spring 2022 Trips and Events
January
State Capitol Tour: January 29th, 2022
February
Waco Mammoth National Monument: February 26th, 2022
March
Waco Tour: March 26th, 2022
April
NASA Trip: April 9th, 2022
International Graduation Reception: April 30th 2022
State Capitol Tour
When: January 29th, 2022
Where: Meet at 5th St Circle; 9am
Cost: $10 to CGE to complete registration (Bring money for lunch as well!)
Come tour the State Capitol down in Austin, Texas! We will be visiting the largest state capitol building in the USA! We will also be stopping at the Domain shopping center after the tour to get some lunch as well.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
When: Febuary 26th, 2022
Where: Meet at 5th St Circle; 9am
Cost: $5 to CGE to complete registration (Bring money for lunch as well!)
Come see the gigantic bones of the gargantuan mammoths that once roamed throughout Waco! We will be visiting the Waco Mammoth National Monument located right here in town, then moving on to the local Union Hall eatery for lunch.
Waco Tour
When: March 26th, 2022
Where: Meet at 5th St Circle; 8am
Cost: $5 (Bring money for shopping and lunch as well!)
Take a trip outside the "Baylor Bubble" and explore Waco! ISSS's resident Waco expert, Leslie Hicks, will lead a guided tour around Waco, highlighting many of the historical and tourist highlights about our little town on the "Heart of Texas"! This trip is free, but you are encouraged to bring some money for lunch and shopping opportunities, as the tour will also be stopping at the world-famous Magnolia Market at the Silos, of Chip & Joanna fame.
NASA Trip
When: April 9th, 2022
Where: Meet at 5th St Circle; 8am
Cost: $20 (Bring money for shopping and lunch as well!)
Come see where NASA astronauts are trained, visit exhibits about the U.S. moonwalk, and future space projects! After visiting the NASA Houston Space Center, we will be head to the Kemah Boardwalk for dinner before coming back to Waco.
International Graduation Reception
When: April 30th, 2022
Where: TBD
Cost: FREE
All graduates and their close families and friends are encouraged to attend this event to exclusively celebrate the accomplishments of our spring 2022 graduates. Hors d'oeuvres and graduating gifts will be provided for all graduating students. ISSS wants to celebrate your accomplishments!