Students selected to attend AFA Programs are only responsible for travel to and from the event. Hotel stay, meals and program materials are provided to students through AFA Partners.
When booking travel, please plan accordingly. You should arrive at the hotel before 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, and leave after 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
101 Bowie St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Use SWABIZ code CID: 99317562 for discounted airfare through Southwest Airlines.
Underground parking garage is available.
Self-Parking- $47 per night.
Valet Parking-$71 per night.
Check this list out to help make sure you have all the essentials!
Sunday: Business Casual Attire
Monday: Tour day! Plan to pack winter shoes, coats, gloves, hats, etc. We will be outside and weather could be snowy.
Tour 1:
A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery
The Meadows Center for Water and the EnvironmentTour 2:
Green Bexar Farm
San Antonio Zoo
Green Earth Worm FarmTour 3:
The Wild Farm SATX
Cargill
Oak Farms Dairy
What is PPE & What it Means for Your Tour Stop:
Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. Tour stops will provide any additional protective equipment, we are simply sharing for awareness.
Monday Evening: Business Casual Attire (you will have time to change)
Tuesday: Business Casual Attire
A notebook or something to write in
Eagerness to meet new people
Desire to connect with industry leadersWillingness to grow personally & professionally
Business Cards