New York, New York

I've never been one to plan big trips over spring break. It's only a week long, after all, and right in the middle of the spring semester.

This year, however, I decided to spend my break in NYC, touring the major media companies in the Big Apple as part of a school-organized trip for mass communications students. And I have to say, it's the best spring break I've ever had.

Here are some highlights:

Time Square

A tourist trap for sure, but one of the funnest places to be at night. Our hotel was just a few blocks from everything: the giant TV screens, Broadway theaters, great restaurants, and more. We learned quickly to look at menu pricing before sitting down to eat. The street vendors were usually a safe bet for good cheap food (and accessories!). Day or night, there was always something to do in Time Square.

RENT

I was able to get half price tickets the night before and still sit in the 7th row. This was an awesome show. Chicago (the other show I saw in NYC) paled in comparison.

Chinatown

Forget buying trinkets in Time Square. Chinatown has all tourist junk you'll ever need, and for half the price! My hotel roommie got her favorite designer perfume here for $30.

Battery Park

I knew that I wanted to see the Statue of Liberty while I was there, but I didn't want to have to wait in line to get on the boat. Here I could look out and see the statue, as well as the Manhattan and Broklyn Bridges. There are also guys in the park dressed up as the Statue of Liberty who you can get your picture taken with. Silly, but fun.

Frim Fram and Dance Manhattan

These are two places I went swing dancing in the city. I lost my camera at one of them but some of the dancers helped me find out where it was the next evening and offered to mail it to me in California. Just goes to show what a friendly bunch swing dancers are! I also made almost as many media connections here as I did while touring the major corporations during the day.

To be continued...(with pictures!)