Thomas Cook India launches University Tours

Will offer American University Tours to students in association with The Red Pen

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has introduced ‘University Tours’ to help Indian students better understand and short-list suitable colleges for their studies in the US. This product, a part of the travel company's ‘Travel & Learn’ portfolio is in association with The Red Pen College Tours, USA, a company involved in university and MBA admissions advising. 

 

This tour is aimed at providing a glimpse into university life experiences with visits to US colleges, interactions with both counselors and students and in-depth meetings with university admission advisors. The itineraries of Thomas Cook India’s University Tours cover premium educational institutions including, Stanford University, University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA), Harvard University, New York University (NYU) and Princeton University.

 

Shibani Phadkar, Senior Vice President & Head - Leisure Travel (Outbound) Products, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, “This pioneering initiative in association with The Red Pen is aimed at giving students a vibrant firsthand perspective of what to expect when pursuing their undergraduate studies in America. On-ground counseling and interactions with local students and counselors make for engaging sessions while ensuring selection of an apt university.”   

 

The tour will have advisors from The Red Pen, who will accompany the group on all admissions-related tours/ information sessions to ensure appropriate contextualization for Indian applicants. There would also be customised sessions and workshops at select universities and a pre-departure workshop with parents and students. During the tour, educational workshops including exploring Majors and careers, resume creation and essay writing would be conducted.