Adonis, Both these activities are unique and extremely useful, especially the field trip. It's interesting I've observed that many times students have only vague ideas about what their profession or career area includes, even being ejnrolled in a program. What's great about the field trip is it can open eyes and minds of students who would otherwise be unaware of opportunities and activities within their own profession. And guest speakers allow students to ask questions that they might not think to ask of their own instructors. Barry Westling