When it comes to precollege summer programs, My College Guide thought you might want to know that there is even another option: institution-offered precollege summer programs! These independent non-profit organizations possess greatly varying programs, just like the college offered pre-college programs – so you can find the precollege program that fits!
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Hit the Road, Jack! The Summer Discovery precollege program lets students create their own adventure with various pre-college enrichment programs that dot the country (and beyond). Students can choose from enrichment courses (non-credit) or credit courses and blow off steam with numerous scheduled programs.
Don’t just sit there! Students in the National Student Leadership Conference precollege program will have a chance to experience an in-your face approach with loads of hands-on learning. This program is perfect for those students interested in medicine, engineering, and even journalism.
Live and breathe politics and government? For the last 75 years, Junior Statesmen Summer School has made students a part of the action. Participates listen to local and state political speakers, create their own legislature as part of a Congressional Workshop, and have government or history classes six days a week! Don’t worry – even with all the work, Junior Statesmen Summer School has opportunities for socializing, too.
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Pack Your Bags! Travel for Teens is just that: plenty of traveling with other students in your age group. You can choose from a slew of destinations and whether you prefer a little more adventure or community service. Either way, you’ll become a part of that culture while you are there with flexible schedules – gaining real life experience, too.
Be inspired. People to People National Student Leaders combines lectures, workshops,and guest speakers to inspire and inform tomorrow’s leaders, like you! National Student Leaders aims to educate students on global issues, and also how to create goals, negotiate, and get things done – even offering a little insight to the college admissions process.
Fun and adventure or for college credit, these institution-offered pre-college programs are just one more way to pass the summer in style. You can plan for the future, stand out to college admissions, and still have a fantastic time! Hanging out at the mall was so last year.
