The Masters School Summer Resource Guide 2018

Summer Programs 2018

Purpose The summer break is an excellent time to gain experience that will help you explore your different strengths and interests. By attending a summer program you can experience university life, earn academic credit, participate in research, hone your leadership skills and dig deeper into the academic areas you are drawn towards. While summer programs do not give you a direct advantage in the college admission process, they will give you the opportunity to discover what you are passionate about and build upon your interests, which in turn will prepare you to achieve your future goals.

Table of Contents STEM Programs

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Research Programs

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Programs for Young Women

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Pre-College Programs

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Creative Field Programs

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Leadership and Social Justice Programs

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Global Experience Programs

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Summer Programs 2018

Brandeis University

App Design: Developed and taught by Brandeis Computer Science Professor Tim Hickey, App Design Boot Camp combines college-level coursework with field trips and social activities to provide you with an exciting and transformative summer experience.

Date: 07/08-07/19 Credits: No Deadline: April 3 Price: $3300 Financial Aid: No

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Columbia University

Exploration in Genetics and Molecular Biology: This intensive course is designed for students who have a strong background in the natural sciences and are interested in modern biology and its applications to the fields of medicine and agriculture. Students explore how DNA works and how scientists can alter DNA for a variety of purposes. website

Michigan State University

High School Engineering Institute: Students spend a week exploring engineering through lecture, lab and design sessions run by faculty and student assistants from our various programs. Each day students will learn about a major and spend time with an engineering faculty member in a short lecture, demonstrations, hands-on experiments, website team-based problem solving, and tours.

Teton Science Schools

Jackson Hole Science Expedition: Study of the natural sciences in one of the most beautiful and ecologically complex wilderness areas in North America. Instructors will sharpen your analytical thinking and scientific skills through hands-on exploration of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, including small group fieldresearch projects and a culminating backpacking experience. website

WPI

University of Rochester

Frontiers: Explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics, and engineering with the Frontiers research and learning experience. Learn current laboratory techniques and exploring unsolved problems across a wide spectrum of engineering, mathematics, science, and robotics disciplines. Also, take additional courses in writing, art, theatre and more. website

Mini Med School: Mini Medical School is a unique and intensive three-week residential program open to rising juniors and seniors who have an interest in pursuing careers in medicine. This selective and rigorous program offers research labs, rotations, and service learning at local clinics.

Date: 06/25-07/13 or 07/17-08/03 Credits: No Deadline: March 15 Price: $5600 Financial Aid: Limited

Date: 07/15-07/19 Credits: No Deadline: June 25 Price: $825 Financial Aid: Limited

Date: 07/02-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $4515 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/08-07/20 or 07/22-08/03 Credits: No Deadline: April 1 Price: $2995 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/09-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: March 15 Price: $4800 Financial Aid: Limited

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Summer Programs 2018

UMass Amherst

Forensic Chemistry: This program emphasizes current scientific techniques in the areas of forensic chemistry and biology. Students will learn and apply the scientific principles behind the crime-solving techniques used by real forensic scientists.

Date: 07/08-07/21 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $4289 Financial Aid: Limited

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GW University

Machines in Motion: Robotics is an increasingly popular interdisciplinary branch of engineering that integrates mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as computer science technologies to develop machines that transform all sectors of daily life.

Date: 07/01-07/13 Credits: No Deadline: May 18 Price: $3600 Financial Aid: Yes

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Rutgers University

Pre-Engineering: This program is an intensive one-week certificate program that will introduce participants to aerospace, biochemical, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, forensic, industrial, material science, mechanical and systems engineering through an integrated program of website lectures, demonstrations, hands-on projects, tours, and field trips.

Johns Hopkins University

Techniques in Molecular Biology: This course is designed to supplement the scientific classroom experience of students by providing hands on experience with the essential core molecular biology techniques of bacterial DNA cloning, DNA analysis, and protein analysis.

Date: 07/08-07/14 or 07/15-07/21 Credits: No Deadline: May 18 Price: $2239 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/09-07/20 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price: $1020-$3600 Financial Aid: Yes

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Hampshire College

Inside the Cell: Immersion into the Bio Lab: In order to generate knowledge in biology, we need to understand the techniques that create information in addition to comprehending the work that has been done previously. Therefore, in addition to learning laboratory techniques, you will learn to review primary scientific literature.

Date: 07/16-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: April 13 Price: $2920 Financial Aid: No

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Cooper Union

Summer STEM: The Summer STEM Program is a six-week intensive that immerses students in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing them on the right track for careers in technological innovation. Projects range broadly and include robotics, digital fabrication, computer programming and app development, biomedical and genetic engineering, improved urban infrastructure, website and even racecar design.

Date: 07/09-08/16 Credits: No Deadline: March 2 Price: $3250 Financial Aid: Yes

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Summer Programs 2018

University of Chicago

UMass Amherst

Research In The Biological Sciences: Furthering the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, discovering how to preserve blood, laying the mathematical foundations for the theory of genetic evolution— the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division is a leader in the research field. This summer, learn the techniques used in leading-edge biological website research in lab facilities at a premier research university.

Summer Research Intensives: Our competitive 6-week summer Research Intensives program places highachieving high school students in professional working labs alongside distinguished faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in state-of-the-art labs. website

Boston University

Chemistry in Medicine & Infectious Disease: Boston University's Summer Challenge seminars allow you to engage in a high level of learning and achievement with other high school students—without focusing on grades. Choosing two non-credit seminars (one morning, one afternoon), you'll participate in lectures, discussions, individual and website group work, project-based assignments, and field trips.

Johns Hopkins University

Intro to Lab Research: This course will introduce students to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, students will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects. website

UPenn

Neuroscience Research Academy: The Neuroscience Research Academy explores the biological foundations of the brain, progressing from the cellular foundations of the neuron to an understanding of the sensory systems, and culminating with higher-order cognitive functions such as memory, emotion and morality.

Date: 06/16-07/13 Credits: No Deadline: March 2 Price: $11,400 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/01-08/11 Credits: No Deadline: April 1 Price: $9696 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: Every two weeks starting 06/17 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $4000 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/23-08/03 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price: $1900-$4600 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/01-07/21 Credits: No Deadline: April 1 Price: $8199 Financial Aid: No

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Cornell University

Biological Research and Health Professions: Biological research and the health professions are the hottest fields in science.

From biotechnology to rediscovering ancient methods of healing and making brand-new medical breakthroughs—all of these careers and much, much more are part of biology and life sciences. If you have a passion for science labs, love to read Discover and Scientific American, or feel that medicine is your website calling, come explore those possibilities through this program.

Date: 07/23-08/07 Credits: Yes Deadline: May 4 Price: $12,825 Financial Aid: Yes

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Summer Programs 2018

Embry Riddle

Game Design and Theory: Young women will explore the basic concepts underlying gaming. They will learn multi-mode game design and development through the integration of mathematical theory, creative storytelling and computerized tools.

Date: 07/08-/07/15 Credits: No Deadline: April 5 Price: $950 Financial Aid: Yes

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Smith College

Summer Science and Engineering: The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine.

Date: 07/08-08/04 Credits: No Deadline: June 1 Price: $5900 Financial Aid: Yes

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Hampshire College

Young Feminist Collaborative: The Young Feminist Collaborative is an immersion in feminist thinking and action designed for those who have an interest in movement building, gender justice, and creating community.

Date: 07/16-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: May 18 Price: $2920 Financial Aid: No

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Barnard College

Young Women’s Leadership Institute: The Young Women's Leadership Institute takes the complex relationship between gender and leadership as its focus. Young Women's Leadership Institute participants should be curious, passionate, and willing to take risks.

Date: 06/24-07/02 Credits: No Deadline: May 28 Price: $3800 Financial Aid: Yes

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Smith College

Young Women’s Writing Workshop: Smith's Young Women's Writing Workshop allows you to explore your writing in a creative and supportive environment that fosters your love of writing in a variety of mediums. All of the professors are all published writers and poets.

Date: 07/08-07/21 Credits: No Deadline: June 1 Price: $5900 Financial Aid: Yes

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Wellesley College

Understanding Climate Change: Global climate change threatens the long-term health and well-being of people and other organisms around the world. This workshop will build a foundation for understanding the science of climate change, its causes and consequences, and the scientific basis for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Date: 07/29-08/05 Credits: No Deadline: May 4 Price: $1358 Financial Aid: No

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Summer Programs 2018

GW University

Boston University

College Intensives: High school students in the Pre-College Program spend a summer in Washington, D.C., taking advantage of GW's expertise in global development, international relations, public policy and administration, politics, diplomacy, history, biomedical engineering, museum studies and the arts. Top-tier faculty guide, inspire and empower students through immersive programs that connect website academic experience with real-world practice.

Summer Challenge: Boston University's Summer Challenge seminars allow you to engage in a high level of learning and achievement with other high school students—without focusing on grades. Choosing two non-credit seminars (one morning, one afternoon), you'll participate in lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. website

Wellesley College

Latino/as in Popular Culture: From Zumba to taco trucks, Jane the Virgin to reggaeton, Latin culture has steadily grown in popularity over the past several decades. But how do we explain the popularity of Latin-inspired cultures alongside the continued discrimination faced by many Latina/o populations? website

Cornell University

Pre-College: Cornell University Summer College - one of the oldest and most prestigious programs of its kind - invites talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to its acclaimed three- and six-week precollege programs in a variety of different fields. website

Carnegie Mellon University

Discover Carnegie Mellon: Carnegie Mellon offers Summer Pre-College Programs in architecture, art, design, drama, music, or National High School Game Academy. These three to six week programs will give an idea of what life is like at Carnegie Mellon.

Date: 07/01-07/20 Credits: Yes Deadline: May 1 Price: $7385 Financial Aid: No

Date: Every two weeks starting 06/17 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $4000 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/29-08/10 Credits: No Deadline: June 15 Price: $2400 Financial Aid: No

Date: 3-6 week sessions starting 06/23 Credits: No Deadline: April 6 Price: $6310-$12,825 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 3-6 weeks starting 06/30 Credits: No Deadline: April 15 Price: $5022-$8674 Financial Aid: Yes

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University of Rochester

Intensive Studies: Who do you want to be? Find out at the University of Rochester’s Pre-College programs where you can study music, film, engineering, medi-cine, chemistry, international relations, psychology, biology, and French or a mix of several different subjects.

Date: 07/09-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: March 15 Price: $4600-$5000 Financial Aid: Limited

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Summer Programs 2018

Davidson College

Skidmore College

Columbia University

July Experience: This powerful pre-college summer academic program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are highly motivated, academically oriented, and self-disciplined and interested in history, math, music, communications, economics, writing, neuroscience, chemistry and sustainability. website

Pre-College: Earn credits, make friends, and experience college life over a five week semester.

Pre-College students may enroll in any foundation-level liberal or studio art course offered as part of Skidmore’s Summer Session for college students.

Skidmore’s unique curriculum allows students to take either two studio website art courses, two liberal arts courses, or one of each.

Summer Immersion Program: Columbia’s three week program gives high school students a taste of academic life at an Ivy League Institution with a choice of over 50 curricular options ranging from business and the sciences, to creative writing and psychology. website

USC

Colorado College

University of Miami

Summer Programs: The 2- 4 week college immersion program offers high school students university experience in a subject area of their choice. Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging, allowing students to explore new areas of study or build on their high school coursework in architecture, business, sports journalism, performing arts, global studies, pre-law, and pre-health. website

Summer Session: Colorado College Summer Session invites rising juniors and seniors to enroll in one of the dynamic courses offered on subjects ranging from environmental science and geological field study of Pikes Peak, to feminist and critical media studies, and cross-genre writing. CC’s summer session provides students with a rich opportunity to explore challenging academics, get inspired by the website wondrous Rocky Mountain Region, and learn from CC professors.

Summer Scholars Program: As one of the nation's most active research universities, the University of Miami specializes in innovative thinking and great teaching - a combination that is showcased in the Summer Scholars Program such as explorations of architecture, forensic investigation, sports administration, tropical marine biology and others.

Date: 07/01-07/21 Credits: No Deadline: March 28 Price: $4000 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 06/30-08/04 Credits: Yes Deadline: April 1 Price: $4810-$5625 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 06/25-07/13 or 07/17-08/03 Credits: No Deadline: March15 Price: $5600 Financial Aid: No

Date: 06/17-07/01 or 06/17-07/14 Credits: Yes Deadline: April 27 Price: $4385-$8535 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/09-07/25 Credits: Yes Deadline: March 30 Price: $4560 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/07-07/27 Credits: Yes Deadline: April 25 Price: $7927 Financial Aid: Limited

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Summer Programs 2018

Hampshire College

The Craft of Documentary: In an era where truth and even reality are apparently debatable concepts, building a strengthened literacy in non-fiction media is becoming increasingly important. This program will help students more deeply engage with non-fiction media by learning about the creative and technical elements that go website into making a documentary.

University of Rochester

The Art of Short Film: This workshop recaptures some of the magic, fun, and rigor of the art of moviemaking and introduces you to old (16 mm black and white film stock, 1980s VC cameras) and new (Vine, iMovie) traditions of short filmmaking. Through activities like shooting, processing, and cutting film and visiting the website world-renowned George Eastman House of Film and Photography.

Pratt Institute

Art Foundations: High school students have an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their portfolios, get a taste of college life, and earn four college credits. Students are immersed in a program of art, design, architecture, or creative writing.

Date: 07/16-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: May 18 Price: $2920 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/09-07/27 Credits: No Deadline: March 15 Price: $4600 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/02-07/27 Credits: Yes Deadline: March 1 Price: $3839 Financial Aid: Limited

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RISD

Pre-College: Build your portfolio and learn to embrace the process as well as the product. Step out of your comfort zone, dive deep beyond your initial concepts, and immerse yourself in a critique culture that will inspire you and your peers.

Date: 06/23-08/04 Credits: No Deadline: April 6 Price: $8385 Financial Aid: Limited

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SCAD

MassART

Summer Seminars: During SCAD Summer Seminars students gain valuable educational experience while developing their creative vision through exciting art and design assignments and projects. They can choose a variety of different workshops in graphic design, advertising, interior design, industrial design, animation, fashion, and film & television. website

Summer Studios: Summer Studios is an intensive four-week program for the young artist who is serious about his or her work. Students from around the world come together to experience MassArt and the environment of a higher education institution in the visual arts. Students take three required foundation classes and one elective, and are able to see the development of their work over the program. website

Date: 07/17-07/22 Credits: No Deadline: April 6 Price: $1500 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/16-08/11 Credits: Yes Deadline: April 24 Price: $6150 Financial Aid: Yes

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Summer Programs 2018

Marist College

Fashion Design, Game Design, Studio Art, and Theatre: Expand your academic and creative aspirations this summer at Marist College.

Students are invited to attend one of the Summer Institutes at Marist College ranked one of the "Best 373 Colleges and Universities,". Take courses in fashion design, studio art, fashion merchandising, digital movie making, theatre website performance and game design.

Adelphi University

Musical Theatre Bootcamp: This two-week intensive program is designed to introduce and strengthen your overall performance skills. Daily workshops in singing, improvisation, theatre games, scene study, monologues, dance movement, make-up, and stage combat will be offered over the two-week period. website

Wash U. St. Louis

Architecture Discovery Program: The Architecture Discovery Program is an exciting introduction to architecture and design for high school students. The rigorous two-week program offers intensive individual instruction by Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts. The explorations carried out in studio provide students with quality website material to add to their design portfolios.

California College of the Arts

Pre-College: You will immerse yourself in a college-level curriculum studying art, photography, sculpture, animation, film, architecture, design, and creative writing as you discover what makes the San Francisco Bay Area so ideal.

Date: 07/01-07/15 or 07/15-07/28 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price: $3350 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/22-08/04 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price: $3500 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/08-07/21 Credits: Yes Deadline: April 15 Price: $3310 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 06/25-07/20 Credits: Yes Deadline: April 1 Price: $4605 Financial Aid: No

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SAIC

Early College Program Summer Institute: Study with amazing faculty, passionate teachers and acclaimed practicing artists, designers, and scholars, many of whom teach in the undergraduate program and prepare a competitive portfolio for college admission.

Date: Every other Monday beginning 06/18 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price: $4435 Financial Aid: Yes

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Tulane University

Career Exploration in Architecture: Tulane University offers students a short, intensive and engaging introduction to architecture. As high school students consider careers, they may not yet have been exposed to the unique blend of visual orientation, creative process, academic investigation and professional training that forms an architectural education. website

Date: 07/08-07/28 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price: $4425 Financial Aid: No

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Summer Programs 2018

GW University

Social Change and Leadership: Washington, D.C. is the heart of the legislative processes and social movements that influence structural, cultural and ideological change. This course introduces students to questions, opportunities and roadblocks faced by civic and global leaders. It will expand their leadership capacity and teach them to website translate their values and ideas into action.

Tufts University

Leadership for Social Change: This two-week summer program created for those who are passionate about making a difference in the world and having an impact on local and global issues.

With a lens toward advancing equity, inclusion and participation in civic life, the program will equip students with the skills and knowledge to build website connections and emerge as change agents who can inspire others.

Colorado State College

Black Issues Forum: The purpose of the Black Issues Forum is to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their written and oral communication skills and to enhance their leadership potential. Students will discuss and evaluate the important issues of today that affect the African American community at the local, state, website national, and/or global level.

Wash U. St. Louis

Global Leadership Institute: Technological advances and economic interdependence are bringing us closer together and at the same time, globalization is creating new pressures on national governments and new challenges that cannot be solved by one country alone. The Global Leadership Institute prepares you in practical leadership skills that will help you tackle the pressing global issues we face today. website

Brown University

Brandeis University

Brown Leadership Institute: Problems such as environmental destruction, health crisis, wars, poverty, economic uncertainty, and social inequality demand the attention of every member of our global community. But “to be the change we wish to see in the world,� we must start with ourselves, by questioning our assumptions, expanding website our knowledge and changing our behavior.

Social Entrepreneurship: Can an organization turn a profit and make positive change in the world at the same time? In this course, you will learn about businesses that are trying to do that. This Social Entrepreneurship course at are unlike any high school classroom learning experience. The courses examine areas of knowledge that begin with an academic discipline as seen through a uniquely Jewish lens. website

Date: 07/01-07/13 Credits: No Deadline: May 1 Price: $3600 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/08-07/20 Credits: No Deadline: May 1 Price: $5000 Financial Aid: No

Date: 06/12-06/16 Credits: Yes Deadline: March 5 Price: No Cost Financial Aid: n/a

Date: 07/01-07/13 Credits: No Deadline: April 1 Price: $3885 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: Begins every 2 weeks starting 06/24 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $4391 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/12-07/16 Credits: No Deadline: April 3 Price: $3300 Financial Aid: Yes

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Summer Programs 2018

Georgetown University

Social Justice and Public Policy: The Social Justice & Public Policy Immersion introduces you to the complex role of public policy through the lens of social justice. Focusing on one of four issues— Women & Gender Issues, LGBT Issues, Racial Justice, and Economic Justice—you will work in groups to explore and implement advocacy strategies to website promote public awareness-building and policy reform.

UPenn

Social Justice Research Academy: The Social Justice Research Academy examines the historical importance and the contemporary relevance of struggles to overcome inequality and injustice.

Engaging with faculty and community leaders alike, students conceptualize projects related to freedom, justice and equality, and develop skills for website leadership and community development.

Cornell University

Freedom and Justice in Western Tradition: Concern with freedom and justice has deep roots in the Western tradition. This program, for students interested in politics, government, the history of ideas, and law, will introduce you to the rich intellectual heritage, especially related to the ideals of freedom and justice, on which the modern legal and political website systems are based.

Sarah Lawrence College

Social Justice Collective: This program provides students theoretical, historical, and present-day perspectives on social and cultural issues involving class, gender, sexuality, and race. This interdisciplinary intensive will give students a chance to learn, discuss, and apply their knowledge through the creation of mixed-media art installation pieces. website

Duke University

University Of Rochester

The Global Leader: The world is changing at an unprecedented rate. While such developments yield undeniable benefits and exciting possibilities, they often unearth challenging local and global problems. The world needs leaders and diplomats, people with the knowledge, skills, courage, and commitment to develop innovative and website transformative solutions to today’s pressing issues.

Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Self-Management: This course will provide a practical overview of desirable skills for proactive engagement with college life. Leadership skills and topics will include: diversity, small group facilitation, emotional intelligence, time management, generational etiquette, financial foresight, health and nutrition, self-advocacy, conflict resolution, how to mentor and be mentored, and leadership practice. website

Date: 07/22-08/11 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $6199 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/01-07/21 Credits: No Deadline: May 1 Price: $8199 Financial Aid: No

Date: 06/23-07/14 Credits: Yes Deadline: May 4 Price: $6310 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/15-08/03 Credits: No Deadline: May 15 Price: $5000 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/15-08/03 Credits: No Deadline: April 16 Price: $6425 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/09-07/20 Credits: No Deadline: March 15 Price: $4800 Financial Aid: No

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Summer Programs 2018 Brown University Costa Rica

Tropical Ecology, Rain Cloud Forest, and Ecosystems: Students travel to the Monteverde Zone, a tropical montane cloud forest. The region's striking contrast of wet and dry ecosystems make this area an extraordinary place to study plant-animal interactions, ecology, and natural history. The days will be packed with, field research, educational website sessions, and time for team-building, recreation, and reflection.

Oxbridge Academic Programs UK

The Oxford Tradition: The Oxford Tradition was founded in 1985, and students work with leading academics, including Rhodes Scholars and University lecturers. They pick two courses, a Major and a Minor, from a myriad of choices that includes Medical Science, Business, and Law; immerse themselves in Oxford; and go on website field trips, including one to London.

Franklin University Switzerland

Alpine Ecology and International Relations: Study and explore first-hand the various environments of the Swiss Alps along with their political, economic, and tourism systems. Students could also choose to be introduced to important topics in economics, including supply and demand, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, poverty, income website inequality and globalization.

IE University Spain

Pre-College: The IEU Summer Program is an intensive summer program designed for high potential students from all around the world that will allow them to grow personally and professionally. Pick different subjects such as Architecture & Design, Politics & International Relations, Entrepreneurship, or Technological Trends. website

Winterline Thailand

Where There Be Dragons Peru

Explore Thailand: This program will introduce you to the realities of navigating an unfamiliar place while filling your need for adventure in a beautiful and culturally-rich country.

You’ll get the hang of farming rice or coconut, and get the chance to fish. You’ll learn how to protect the tropical mangrove forests, and be taught to website cook a Thai meal.

Sacred Mountains: Celebrate Peru’s unbelievable diversity: motor into the Amazon River Basin in a dugout canoe, live with Quechua families in the heart of the Andes, and visit the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. Dig into critical development issues by living with families in remote indigenous communities and exploring seldom-visited regions of the sacred Andes Mountains and lush Amazonian forests. website

Date: 07/01-07/07 Credits: No Deadline: April 6 Price: $3166 Financial Aid: Yes

Date: 07/01-07/28 Credits: No Deadline: May 1 Price: $8495 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/11-07/26 Credits: Yes Deadline: Rolling Price:$3380 Financial Aid: No

Date: 07/09-07/20 Credits: No Deadline: June 4 Price: $4100 Financial Aid: No

Date: 06/29-07/07 Credits: No Deadline: May 11 Price: $2700 Financial Aid: No

Date: 06/28-07/28 Credits: No Deadline: Rolling Price: $7450 Financial Aid: No

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