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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUMMER PROGRAM
Broaden your horizons Immerse yourself in a different culture Learn more about a particular subject Internship/job opportunities Learn what it’s like to attend college Learn another language Take a college class Add to your resume
TYPES OF SUMMER PROGRAMS
Academic/College Credit Workshop
Can be for credit or non-credit
Many different types according to your interests
Internship Study Abroad
Many are for academic credit, language immersion, or community service
WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Size Location Distance from home Interest/ Specialty Cost
Many programs offer financial aid either in whole or in part!
NYU, New York City
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA
BENEFITS Getting adjusted to
campus Awareness of
resources available on a college campus Writing center Science and math
tutoring Career center
Meeting new friends from areas and walks of life
ACADEMIC/PRE-COLLEGE
Allows you to “try on college before you buy it” Can take 1-2 college courses for credit Students can get the feel of college
courses and can request transcripts of their grades to use for college admissions
Proves that you have had previous success handling college-level academic work
Demonstrates motivation and ambition
INTERNSHIP
Can be a great way to gain valuable career experience
Resume booster Research possible
career field you’re interested in
INTERNSHIPS
Internship programs can help you prepare for a career you may be interested in.
Some programs can even match your interests and find an internship for you to test drive a career!
TRAVEL ABROAD Explore a new
country Learn a new
language Embark on new and
exciting challenges Some programs are
single or multi-country
Can have multiple or single focuses
TRAVEL ABROAD
China
HUMANITARIAN
Geared towards service missions and community involvement Education Community
Development Environmental Public Health Wildlife Care
LIBERAL ARTS
Fashion Music Art Theatre Graphic Design
LIBERAL ARTS
CREATIVE WRITING AND READING
Summer Investigative Reporting Workshop for High School Students, Boston University
LOCAL There are several
opportunities close to home, for students who want to experience college life but do not want to be far from home (or even leave home)
These opportunities provide students with several different avenues, from academic college courses and workshops
SCIENCE/ENGINEERING
Programs geared towards technology, research, and science-based workshops and classes Robotics Mechanical
Engineering Computer
coding/hacking Many more!
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING New Mexico Institute of Mining and
Technology, Sorocco, New Mexico Group research project to determine
the orbit of an asteroid, and participants study college-level astronomy, physics, calculus and programming. Students also attend guest lectures and go on field trips
Boston University, Research in the Biological Sciences
Learn about molecular, microbiological and cell biological techniques being used in modern laboratories through a project-based curriculum, learning basic practical lab techniques and applying them to independent group projects that are presented at the end of the courseSeveral students each year are also invited back the following year to work with a University of Chicago research scientist
AFFORDABLE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
You don’t have to spend a lot to get your money’s worth!
Many summer opportunities offer financial aid, but some offer scholarships that cover tuition, housing, and meals
Few offer a stipend for attending
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Model United Nations, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Jewish Discovery Summer Program, Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.
US Military Academy Summer Program, West Point Academy, West Point, NY
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
The Flying Fish Extreme Sports Summer Program
GAP YEAR SUMMER PROGRAMS
What is a gap year??? A gap year is a break typically taken between high school and
college that might include travel, work, study, volunteering, or research
Can provide a break in routine and the perspective a student may need to refocus and succeed in college and beyond
Students can spend time becoming proficient in a foreign language
Opportunity to experience another culture, build confidence, and grow before he or she enters the next stage of his or her life
If you are having trouble deciding if college is right for you, which college to go to, or have an interest in seeing what life has to offer, then a gap year may be for you!
SAMPLE GAP YEAR PROGRAMS
CIEE Gap Year abroadhttp://www.ciee.org/gap-year-abroad/programs/
Thinking Beyond Borders
http://thinkingbeyondborders.org/
ISAhttp://studiesabroad.com/gapyear
Interim Programshttp://www.interimprograms.com/
Teen Lifehttps://www.teenlife.com/pages/gap-year-programs/
Why Students Take a Gap Year
AT A GLANCE: SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMS
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Small, selective , Liberal Arts college in upstate New York
5 week intensive program Courses in liberal and studio
arts College credit and non-credit
workshops Fantastic weekend trips Thriving campus with literary,
visual, and performance arts events through the summer
Historic location Picturesque Adirondack setting
AT A GLANCE: SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMS
One of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious universities
Academic and cultural immersion
6 week, intensive program that offers a semester’s course work
Special lectures by expert professors in their fields
Cultural day trips Internship placement at 30
different companies and organizations
120 courses delivered in English
Meet 1400 students from 30 countries
AT A GLANCE: SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMS
Prepares motivated high school students for successful careers in the thriving industries of business, finance, and the global market
3 week, intensive, pre-college prep
Briefing for application to American universities and colleges
Focused learning in the field of business in a global context
Interactive field trips in the world’s most noted business centers
Students will have networking opportunities with industry insiders and likeminded high school students from across the world
WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM ATTENDING A SUMMER PROGRAM Students who participate in a summer
program before attending college: Better understand what is expected of them
while in college Gain a better understanding of self by living
away from home and adapting to new environments
Develop better note-taking skills, study skills, and organizational habits
Better understand the collegiate academic structure
HOW TO FIND OUT ABOUT SUMMER PROGRAMS
Internet www.studyabroad.com www.internships.com/summerinternships www.teenlife.com http://www.collegexpress.com/summer-program
s/search/ Word of Mouth
Friends/Peers Former students Testimonials
Counselors/Teachers/Coaches
WHEN DO I APPLY?
Usually mid-late spring (March through mid-April) Some have deadlines as early as January or
February, so start researching now to get ahead Each program has a different due date,
some have separate dates Early decision Regular admission Apply earlier to be considered for financial aid
and for more competitive schools/programs
DO COLLEGES EVEN CARE IF I ATTEND A SUMMER PROGRAM??
“Admission counselors love to hear about the activities you’ve found engaging over the summer, but there aren’t any particular activities we look for on applications. We realize that a variety of options are available to each of you—what we love hear about is how you’ve learned from the experiences you’ve had and how you’ve grown, both as a student and as a person.” Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of
Admissions, University of Chicago
IN CONCLUSION…
You are your own best judge of what type of college/career experience you want to have
Do research on what programs interest you!! Talk to your guidance counselor, teachers,
parents, other students, etc. to find out more information about summer programs!!
Visit colleges you’re interested in and find out if they offer a summer program!!
Brochures are available in the Career Center and online!!
GET OUT THERE!!Make the most out of your summer, consider a summer
program today!!