San Francisco trip: day 9

Posted: 11 Jul 11 | This trip has exceeded the expectations of all students beyond what they had previously fathomed. |

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San Francisco trip: day 8

Posted: 11 Jul 11 | Finishing our time in Palo Alto we made the journey to Tesla motors, an electric car manufacturer. |

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Posted: 11 Jul 11 | Today was another beautiful, sunny day in Palo Alto and we headed to the prestigious Stanford University. The trip comprised a tour of the recently renovated American football stadium, a broader tour of the campus and was concluded by an inspirational talk by Professor George Foster. |

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San Francisco trip: day 6

Posted: 07 Jul 11 | Day 6 of our tour involved us all clambering into our tiny mini van and heading into the heart of the famous Silicon Valley, namely, Google and eBay subsidiary PayPal. |

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San Francisco trip: day 5

Posted: 06 Jul 11 | Day 5 has been a blend of indulgence and academia. Beginning with the latter, we embarked upon a much anticipated journey to the prestigious Berkeley University, a monumental experience that lived up to our expectations. |

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San Francisco trip: day 4 - Independence Day

Posted: 06 Jul 11 | The 4th of July is American Independence Day, a public holiday established to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which was to be bedrock of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights. |

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San Francisco trip: day 3

Posted: 04 Jul 11 | The group was lucky enough to be greeted with another beautiful morning in San Francisco, providing the perfect backdrop for a day which would be full of entertainment and discovery. |

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San Francisco trip: day 2

Posted: 04 Jul 11 | Feeling a lot fresher after a good nights sleep, we hit the streets of San Francisco and began our first full day of activities in the Golden State. |

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San Francisco trip: day 1

Posted: 04 Jul 11 | At 6.15 am on a typical Ballarat winter’s day, Ballarat Clarendon College’s San Francisco Study Tour departed for warmer climes. |

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On July 1, 13 year 11 students and two staff from Ballarat Clarendon College will embark on the trip of a lifetime to visit businesses and universities across San Fransisco. Follow their journey as they share their thoughts and experiences.