Spring Break: Seattle is a new trip focused on professional development. Seattle is Washington state's largest city surrounded by water, mounatains and evergreen forests. It is home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquarters. This trip will offer opportunities for networking, visiting with different companies/industries in the city, and learning more about national parks in the area. Scholars will fly into Seattle- Tacoma International Airport. The cost of this trip is significantly subsidized. Some meals will be provided, and you will have some free time to explore on your own.
Apply for the Spring Break Seattle trip here. Applications are due Sunday, October 5th by 11:59pm.
All Goodnight Scholars are encouraged to apply. This trip will offer visits and networking opportunities in a variety of different industries. Please note: Scholars must be at least 18 years old by March 14, 2026 to attend this trip.
March 14th-21st, 2026
15 scholars are selected. In total, 18 people (15 scholars, 1 trip leader and 2 pro staff) will attend.
The cost of this trip is subsidized to only cost you $300, which includes flights, lodging, transportation, tickets, and most meals. You are also responsible for bringing money to purchase souvenirs and some meals.
The Goodnight Scholars Program Pro Staff takes into consideration the following criteria (in no specific order): 1) seniority, 2) Goodnight Scholars Program involvement, and 3) strength of application with clear personal and/or professional goals for participation. We will not make selections solely because a scholar is a senior OR is heavily involved in our community.
All selected students will be notified in early October.
Yes. If you withdraw from the trip for any reason other than a major medical or immediate family emergency (of which you will be required to provide proof), you will be expected to reimburse the Goodnight Scholars Program for the total per person cost of the trip, which is approximately $1500.
Yes. You're required to attend a pre-trip meeting. If you have class during this time, we will have you meet with us at a different day/time.
An information session will be held in the GS Lounge on September 23rd, 4-4:30pm.
Yes! You will have the opportunity to explore Seattle during scheduled free time each day. You should always be with at least two other Goodnight Scholars or pro staff member when exploring the city during free time.
Staff Advisors: Joselyn Barrientos Chapman - jdbarrie@ncsu.edu, Sierra Willix - assmith3@ncsu.edu
Trip Leader: Andrew Delbene - aedelben@ncsu.edu
Please feel free to contact them at any time with your questions.