Vandy in Exploration Opryland Trek

Join the Vandy in Exploration community for an exclusive career trek to Opryland, hosted with Ryman Hospitality Properties. This immersive, half-day experience gives students a behind-the-scenes look at one of Nashville鈥檚 most iconic hospitality destinations.

Students will enjoy lunch at the famous Cascades restaurant, hear from an employer panel, connect with 国产原创 alumni, and take a guided tour of the Opryland property. It鈥檚 a fun, hands-on way to explore career paths, build real connections, and see how Opryland comes to life.

Students: Applications Now Open for Spring 2026!

Applications close Friday, March 6th

What to Know

Review the information carefully before applying.

Important Dates

Deadline To Apply: February 9, 2026 鈥� March 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CST
Pre-Trek Workshop Option 1:听Tuesday, March 17th, 2026听(12:15 pm 鈥� 12:45 pm CST)听痴颈谤迟耻补濒听
Pre-Trek Workshop Option 2:听Wednesday, March 18th, 2026听(4:00 pm 鈥� 4:30 pm CST)听痴颈谤迟耻补濒
*Must only attend one out of the two workshop sessions offered. If you have conflicts with both offerings, please reachout.
Trek:听Thursday, March 26th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. 鈥� 6:00 p.m. CST
Travel & Accommodations

We will be utilizing reserved transportation, so please confirm you can meet no later than听10:30am听听on听Thursday, March 26th for this half-day trek.听All students traveling on the funded itinerary must adhere to the group travel schedule. Additionally, participants will be provided with light refreshments in the morning as well as lunch during the trek!听
Eligible Students

This program is only open to current freshman, sophomores, and transfer students.
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