HAVANA, CUBA

Shenandoah University

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 – 7, 2019

MELIA COHIBA HOTEL IN HAVANA, CUBA

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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