Before you go to college…

Posted in Lifestyle on 5/16/13 by .

You’re a senior in high school who is coming up on your last days of school with all of your best friends from childhood, and you’re wondering…what’s next? Well, I’m here to tell you not to get too far ahead of yourself with the summer planning. Although you may not know it, and maybe you haven’t even penciled anything in to your planner, but your summer is basically booked. This is not to say that it won’t be one of the best summers of your life, but here’s how it’s going to go…

  • Finals. You’re not home free yet. You still need to pass those finals so that you can actually walk across that stage in June to get your diploma.
  • Prom! Girls, you’ve all done this before, but this time is your last and definitely most fun and special. Spend all day getting ready; hair, nails, makeup, trying to get your sticky boobs to cooperate, and finally those last-minute touche-ups before meeting up with all of your friends for pictures at whichever of your friends has the nicest house. This is nothing like the movies. Your date won’t be waiting at the bottom of the stairs to tell you how beautiful you are, your parents won’t embarrass you with that one Polaroid photo before you head out. None of this actually happens. Thank God.
  • Graduation. Boring. Boring. And more boring. You’re basically only showing up so that you can make your parents and grandma happy, and to take photos in your cap and gown with your friends & people who you were never really friends with but maybe spent your study period together because none of your real friends were there. This is all of our avid Instagrammer’s DREAM! Pic stitch for days – “Love my girls!! Crazy times these past four years. #nofilter #sisters #bestfriends #classof2013 #besties”
  • Grad Parties. Between the months of June – August, you will be going to about 3-4 grad parties per weekend. Some parties will be the, I’m going to make a twenty minute appearance so that I’m not the jerk who didn’t go. These are the parties of those same people who you weren’t really friends with but had study together. Then, there will be the parties you actually want to go to. These are a good time. Not to mention, YOUR grad party will be the best of them all. Forewarning: your party will coincide with about 50 others on that day, so make sure yours brings the noise.
  • Shopping & packing for college, otherwise known as the time when your mother has never been more annoying. “You need this. You’re gonna need that…Don’t forget to pack this. I’m not buying you that…” I’m not sure if it’s best to get all of your shopping done in one day and have it over with, or to spread out the obnoxiousness over a few weekends. Just consider yourself warned.You will never be so ready to move to college until after you’ve gone through the shopping and packing process with your parents.
  • Pool. Beach. Lake house. Bonfires. Cookouts. Grad Trip. This summer is probably going to be the best of your life. Between all the craziness of prom, graduation, grad parties, shopping, packing, and moving to college, you’re going to be having a blast! You will be making memories with your best friends that are only going to make it harder to leave them at the end of the summer, but you won’t be apart for too long! The best years of your life have only just begun…

On behalf of everyone here at GradCity and StudentCity, we want to congratulate all of the graduating seniors of the Class of 2013. We hope you’re ready for the time of your lives this summer on your grad trip!! We can’t wait to see all of you out there on the beaches with us. Summer 2013 is definitely going to be one to remember!

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Nassau High School Trips

Posted in Caribbean, Spring Break on 5/9/13 by .

When planning a trip it is important to know all of the details and what to expect – especially when rounding up a group of high school students. We want travelers and their parents to be 100% in-the-know when it comes to their trip, so we are laying out every last detail. Nassau is the perfect spot for a high school spring break or senior trip, but don’t take our word for it. Here is Blindbrook High School student Jack L.’s firsthand account of what you can expect from your trip to Nassau…

Arriving in Nassau and getting to the hotel is quick & easy!
“Getting from the airport to the hotel was easier then I expected. As you can imagine, after that flight everyone is antsy and ready to get to the beach. The GradCity staff was right at baggage claim waiting for us and did a great job of getting everyone and their bags to the hotel as quickly as possible.”

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Days in Nassau are the perfect combination of fun & relaxing.
- Here’s what an average day in Nassau is like for a GradCity traveler:

  • Wake up between 9-11am, throw on your bathing suit, grab breakfast & head to the beach!
  • Meet up with your friends & make some new friends from other schools. Everyone is there for the same reason – to have an awesome time!
  • Enjoy some tropical beverages, dance, tan, swim, hit up the water slide…
  • Call it a day around 4-5pm, head to your room for a nap/shower & to get ready for a crazy night!
  • Meet up with friends and head somewhere such as Senior Frogs for dinner & to start your night.

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The fun doesn’t stop there; it’s only just begun. Wondering what an average GradCity night is like?
“An average night in Nassau became going to Frogs for dinner…More and more kids would arrive to Frogs and at around 9:30-10 everyone would start moving out to the Grad City Night events, hosted at a variety of clubs throughout Nassau. Whather it was Mario’s or Luna, the night activities were unreal. Everyone goes and it’s a great time.”

  • After GradCity events, many travelers go back to Senor Frog’s
  • Then the party sometimes moves to Aura at the Atlantis – “Aura is one of the best clubs I’ve been to in my life and the party never stopped there.” – Jack L.

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How do I get around to all of these places?
“Cabs are readily available for any transportation necessary and are always posted up outside every possible place you could be at to ensure you always have a safe ride home. The cab drivers are also very fun and make your rides just another part of your night.”
Nassau provides a fun & safe environment for students. GradCity travelers are welcomed with open arms. All of the locals and vendors know who we are and love having us in town!


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What if something happens and I need help?

“My friend was physically injured one night and the GradCity Staff was a huge help and were on the scene in less than five seconds. They had a doctor on site who assessed his injuries and suggested that he go to the hospital. An ambulance was there in less than 15 minutes to take him, myself, and a GradCity staff member to the closest hospital where he received proper treatment and X-rays. I assure you that everything that could have been done was done and worked out perfectly fine. My friend was back on the beach, having a good time the next day.”

  • GradCity Staff is available to assist in any situation 24/7
  • We are not babysitters, but we make sure all of our travelers are safe and having a good time.

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What is most travelers’ favorite part of their Nassau trip? *The Day Cruise Excursion*

“The day cruise was probably the greatest day of my life…DJ Boji was on the decks absolutely killing it. As if the day couldn’t get any better, the bar on the private island was serving some of the best drinks The Bahamas had to offer. The beach was beautiful and there were hammocks to lounge on. They served lunch on the island and it was actually very good. Private island partying went on for the entire day and even continued when we got back on the boat…It was physically impossible to stop having fun. The day cruise is a must.”

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Finally, of his GradCity experience as a whole, Jack L. says, “…my GradCity experience was perfect. It was everything I could have ask for and more. The staff was accommodating and always readily available… The GradCity events were also amazing. They do a great job of bringing everyone together for a fun time.”

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Summer Concerts and Festivals

Posted in Entertainment on 5/7/13 by .

The semester is winding down, finals are coming to an end, summer is right around the corner – and so are summer concerts and festivals! With each and every summer comes the hottest musical talent to a city near you, and this summer is shaping up to be unreal for concert-goers and festival junkies. There is so much for everyone coming up in these next 3 or 4 months. You better start working your butt off so you can afford to attend all of them!

The Show of the Summer:
- Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z Legends of Summer Tour. Doesn’t the name say everything you need to know? Epic.

EDM fans:
If you do your research, there’s an EDM festival taking place just about every weekend this summer, in one city or another. If there isn’t a festival, you can assume that there are at least a handful of DJs performing at bars and clubs somewhere near you that weekend. Here are just a few of the festivals that we recommend if you’re looking to enjoy an entire weekend of crazy partying and awesome music…
- Electric Daisy Carnival - catch EDC this summer in Chicago, NY, Vegas, and the UK.
- Electric Zoo in New York
- TomorrowWorld in Georgia
- TomorrowLand in Belgium, for our international friends and world travelers!
- Electric Forest in Michigan

Country lovers:
For country fans, first of all; I’m sorry to hear that. Secondly, there are still some pretty great concerts this summer that will call for the dusting off of your cowboy boots and hats – if you’re into that sort of thing. If you’re one of the few who still consider Taylor Swift to be a country artist, she’s heading out on tour this summer. Also check out:
- Tim McGraw
- Jason Aldean
- Zac Brown Band
- Dierks Bentley
- Keith Urban
- and basically everyone else…

Hip Hop shows
Among the many tours featuring popular rap/hip hop artists, Rock the Bells is celebrating their 10th year running this summer. The lineup has yet to be announced but it is guaranteed to be out of this world, stacked with huge industry names – as it always is.

Pop concerts
- Beyonce – Mrs. Carter World Tour – this is definitely a must-see this summer. Come on – it’s Queen Bey. Hopefully there are no power outages this time.
- Maroon 5 – some Adam Levine for the ladies.
- Pitbull & Ke$ha – if you like annoying music.

Alternative/ A little bit of everything
- Warped Tour
- Bonnaroo in Tennessee
- North Coast Music Festival in Chicago. Featuring names such as Afrojack, Wu Tang, Big Gigantic, Mac Miller, Lotus, Nas, Purty Ring…
- Made in America Festival in Philly, featuring Beyonce, Nine Inch Nails, Deadmau5, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Calvin Harris, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons & more…


Which concerts and festivals can you be caught at this summer?

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Work Experience Australia

Posted in International, Travel on 5/2/13 by .

Visit Australia, have fun, and see the country, all while earning money!
Work Experience Australia is a unique cultural exchange program that offers PAID hospitality positions within luxury resorts, restaurants, and tourist destinations across Australia with GUARANTEED job placement prior to departure. This is that extra, vibrant boost your resume needs to stand out from the crowd. What better way to learn new skills and expand your resume than the opportunity to do so while traveling in Australia?

Develop your professional hospitality career while getting paid to work side-by-side with top hospitality professionals in one of the most highly respected tourist destinations in the world.

Work Experience Australia is now hiring for:
- Culinary & Kitchen Staff
- Food & Beverage Attendants
- Bartenders & Bar Staff
- Porters & Stewards
- Front Desk Guest Services
- Guest Room Attendants

The Work Experience Australian program includes:
- GUARANTEED 6 or 12-month PAID placement
- Interview process guidance
- 2 nights of accommodation upon arrival
- Help finding safe, affordable housing
- 24/7 support & 24-hour emergency number
- Access to special events & cultural info
- Plus many additional advantages…

How much does it cost?
- 6-month placement: $1375 (only $275 deposit due at signup)
- 12-month placement: $2500 (only $500 deposit due at signup)

Learn more about Work Experience Australia

We’ll see you down under!

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StudentCity Party Package Deal

Posted in Spring Break on 5/1/13 by .

When going on Spring Break, you MUST have a StudentCity Party Pass. If there’s one thing that you need to know about us, it’s that we run the parties and nightlife in all of our destinations. Our parties are the wildest, and everyone wants in on them. With our party package, travelers get to go to a different club each night of their trip, where they rage until the sun is rising. Clubs on spring break do not close.

Why do I need a party package?
An average night out during spring break costs anywhere from $50-$150 for cover charge and the cost of drinks. You can also expect to wait in line for a solid one to two hours before getting into the club or bar. Now, do this for 5-7 nights and you’re looking at shelling out a ton of cash, and missing out on hours of partying with your friends.

With a StudentCity Party Pass you won’t be spending any money when you go out. This is a prepaid package that gains you free cover, express entry, special drinking hours, and OPEN BAR (in select destinations), every night of your trip. Do Spring Break the right way and be sure to purchase a Party Pass.

FREE Party Pass for booking early!
Not only does booking your spring break trip early get your group the best travel rates, we also like to throw in some added bonuses. Pay your deposit by May 15th and receive:

Cancun – FREE 5 night Gold Pass, FREE meal plan, FREE t-shirt & pregame parties
Punta Cana – FREE Gold Pass, FREE t-shirt
Nassau & Freeport – FREE Gold Pass
Panama City Beach – 2 nights FREE cover, 15+ hours of free beer, free t-shirt

What sets a StudentCity party apart?
Our parties are the largest, most well-attended events of spring break, and always receive rave reviews. Not only do we bring the crowd, we also bring the talent. We book world-class entertainers and DJs to perform throughout spring break, and everyone wants in. Spring Break 2013 boasted talent such as Tiesto, Hardwell, Alesso, DayGlow, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Danny Avila, Sidney Samson, Fedde Le Grand, Sander Van Doorn, R3hab, and countless others. Tickets for these events were as much as $100. With a party package, these parties were all included in one price (plus open bar and express entry).


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Cancun Summer Trip

Posted in Spring Break on by .

Cancun offers a tropical climate, and party lifestyle all year ’round. If you couldn’t make it for Spring Break 2013, or just want to keep the party going, join us for our summer kickoff & reunion trip this summer! We are heading back down to Cancun for 4 nights, June 6-10, to set the tone for Summer 2013!

Stay all-inclusive at the Krystal Cancun
The Krystal is as close to the nighttime action in Cancun as you can get. All of the excitement is within a short walking distance from the footsteps of your hotel. During the daytime you will soak up the sun at the crystal-clear pool, or on the white-sand beach, lined by turquoise ocean. Enjoy beach cabanas, lobby, beach, pool, and swim-up bars, a sushi bar, buffet, and a la carte dining, and a huge outdoor pool with day lounges.

Party with the best of them!
Clean up after a day on the beach and get ready to hit up all of our favorite spots. Dance and party the night away at The City, Dady’O, Palazzo, Mandala, Sweet, and more! StudentCity only parties in style at the hottest spots in Cancun, where you can expect top-notch service from some of our favorite servers, bartenders, and club managers.

You’re invited!
Whether you’re a group of college friends, grad students, young professionals, or anywhere in between, we want you to join us for these four epic nights in Cancun!


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Spring Break Playlist

Posted in Spring Break on 4/16/13 by .

You’re all home from Spring Break 2013 now, but the memories will last forever. For us, we can’t get the music out of our heads! Each and every song is a reminder of how epic every second of the last month was, and there’s a bunch of songs that particularly remind us of all the crazy times. Take a look at our Spring Break 2013 playlist!

Million Voices – Otto Knows

All Gold Everything – Trinidad James

Who – Tujamo & Plastik Funk

Wakanda – Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

F**kin’ Problems – A$AP Rocky (feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)

Harlem Shake – Baauer

Rattle – Bingo Players

Started from the Bottom – Drake

I love it – Icona Pop (feat. Charli XCX)

Epic – Sandro Silva & Quintino

Reload – Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash

Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lews (feat. Wanz)

Slow Down – Showtek

Clarity – Zedd (feat. Foxes – Tiesto remix)

Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia

 

Please add to our playlist below & share with friends for an awesome Summer playlist!

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Spring Activities for College Students

Posted in Spring Break on 4/4/13 by .

Spring Break may be over, but Spring has only just begun. The weather is getting nicer by the day and the opportunity for activities continues to grow. Spring Break 2013 was absolutely EPIC and we have already begun planning and booking for Spring Break 2014 – but leave that to us! There’s plenty going on to keep you occupied for the next few months and throughout the summer.

  • Music Festivals! Skip the recovery – Spring and Summer music festivals are right around the corner. In case you didn’t get your fix of music, partying, and dancing this past month, there’s plenty more where that came from. Check out Coachella, Electric Zoo, Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland, and the list continues.
  • Baseball! America’s most beloved sport has just restarted, and depending on your city, you can get tickets for $15 a pop. Catching a baseball game is the best excuse to start your night a little early, or to enjoy some sunny daytime beverages.
  • Work! Pick up some extra shifts so you can replenish your funds for the summer. No one wants to be the broke asshole for the summer, who has to miss out on everything that their friends are doing. There will be concerts, parties, and weekend trips that you do not want to be left behind for.
  • Look for a job! If you’re currently unemployed and about to move home for Summer Break, start looking for a job NOW. Don’t wait until you’re home to begin your search, because then you’re not looking at having a job until July – when half the summer is gone. How are you supposed to save up for Spring Break 2014 without a job!? Get yourself together.

We want to hear from you! How will you be keeping yourself occupied now that Spring Break is over?

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Spring Break Cancun Experience

Posted in Mexico, Spring Break on 4/2/13 by .

Hanging with Hardwell & Fedde Le Grand

The best weeks of my life
After spending nearly 5 weeks down in Cancun, it’s safe to say I have seen it all. I went to countless day parties, nearly every night event, met many of the world’s top DJs, hung out with my favorite VIPs from UDel, UNH, and Pitt, and somehow made it back to Boston after a sleepless night, up until 8am, when I headed to the airport – and was urged by security to grab a coffee before getting on the plane.

You want day parties? Cancun has day parties…
Believe me when I tell you, Cancun is the ULTIMATE Spring Break experience. The day parties at the Oasis, hosted by Carlos, Steve, and DJ Daily, are absolutely insane. The music is on point, contests are wild and hilarious, and the drinks are always  flowing; courtesy of my favorite bartender, Jose. On top of all of this, the Oasis property itself is a complete tropical paradise.

Day party at The Oasis

Don’t be a hero…take a nap.
After a full day of partying, dancing, and tanning, it’s time for a nap – trust me. For the first two or three days you’re feeling like a Spring Break warrior, not needing any naps and powering through the days and nights. Sooner (not at all later), you’re feeling like a Spring Break asshole, and have given in to the idea of taking an evening nap. Quit battling your FOMO. Between the hours of 6-9pm, you’re not missing anything.

StudentCity night event at Palazzo

Time to get back in the saddle…
Around 9pm everyone is starting to get back up, grab dinner, shower, and get the party going again. By 11:00 you’re heading to The City, Mandala Beach, Palazzo, or Dady’O with your Platinum Party Pass stub, to see a world-class DJ (this is why you need that nap). The clubs in Cancun do not close. I’ve been home for almost four days and my body clock is still all thrown off from staying out til 6 or 7am most mornings. Heather in Cancun is still in rare form, as I’m sure many of our travelers are. Imagine doing what you did for 5-7 days…for 32 days, and still not wanting to leave. I don’t even know how I have the luxury of still having a pulse at this point, but I’d go back right now if I could.

Where were you for Spring Break & where will we be seeing you in 2014!?

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Spring Break Overview

Posted in College Life, Spring Break on 3/27/13 by .

Hey guys, it’s coming to the end of my time down here in Cancun. I’m sure you’ve seen many of my photo, video, and status updates on the StudentCity Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram accounts, but just to recap; it has been WILD! Bear with me while I collect my thoughts and let you guys in on what’s been going on during Spring Break 2013. If you’ve never been on Spring Break but are deciding if you are going to join us in 2014, or if you want to relive this year’s madness, listen up!!

Here’s how it went this year for StudentCity spring breakers…

The day finally arrived when it was time to flee the coupe of either mom & dad’s house or the crappy campus dorms, and the next stop was PARADISE. Hopefully you rested up the days leading up to this, because your hours of sleep have just become few and far between for the next 5-7 days. You’ve arrived at your destination, and the only thing standing between you and the party is StudentCity orientation. No worries, it’s short and sweet (but very important), and you’ll even get in a few laughs. This is when you are briefed on everything you need to know about your trip; where the parties are, when to take advantage of free drinking hours, where to eat, how to get to clubs and restaurants, and most importantly…this is when you get your party packages!!

Now, you’ve gone through orientation and it’s time to check in to your hotel. This can take some time, but please understand that these hotels are going through hundreds (maybe even thousands) of turnovers each day during Spring Break. Not to worry, we promise the bar is your next stop! Once you’ve gotten to your room and dropped off your luggage, grab your bathing suit and get down to the pool/beach; the party is already waiting for you. Spring Break has officially begun.

For the next 5-7 days, get ready to cannonball into the pool, lay out on the beach, have some drinks, check out an excursion or two, participate in contests with our very own StudentCity MCs, and dance until your tanned legs are about to fall off. You can’t miss these day parties, filled with barely-clothed coeds from across the globe. This is the time for laying the groundwork with your new best friends for the week. Expect to see StudentCity staff members walking around in their red shirts, ready to answer any questions you may have and deal with any concerns.

For the next 5-7 nights, you’re raging at the sickest bars and clubs with thousands of spring breakers, and everyone is there with the same intention; to have the best time of their life! Spring Break is all about dancing the night away, into the wee hours of the morning. These clubs don’t close, and when they do, there’s always something else going on right around the corner. Once again, you’ll be seeing StudentCity staff inside and outside the clubs, and pointing you in the right direction to get back to your hotel, which probably won’t be until around 5 or 6am. This is when you grab a couple hours of sleep and get ready to do it all again! Who’s ready for Spring Break 2014!? We can’t get enough…

Stick around in the coming weeks for more spring break stories, and photo & video uploads as we gather ourselves and recuperate after what has by far been the craziest spring break season we’ve seen in a long time, thanks to all of our amazing travelers!

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