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Ready to explore the English countryside’s beauty while taking courses at one of the world’s oldest universities? Located in the center of the ancient city of Cambridge, 65 miles north of London, Cambridge is a collegiate gem with a history that spans millennia, including a historic partnership with Summer Discovery for over 34 years. For centuries, Cambridge has been the center of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels.
Connect with world-class instructors in STEM, social sciences, Law & Government, Business, and more. Small class sizes and engaging curriculum allow students to dive deep into their academic area(s) of interest. Outside of class, explore the cultural, historic, and modern charm of an ancient city.
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Connect with world-class instructors in STEM, social sciences, Law & Government, Business, and more. Small class sizes and engaging curriculum allow students to dive deep into their academic area(s) of interest. Outside of class, explore the cultural, historic, and modern charm of an ancient city.
2 Academic Courses Per day 1.5 Hours each (3 hours total /day) Monday – Friday
Afternoon and evening activities
Weekend Excursions.
Study abroad at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Take exciting courses in engineering, film, art, genetics, business, and more! Outside of class you can explore the heart of the British countryside along the River Cam. Stroll through famous landmarks, including castles, abbeys, palaces, and more. With its perfect blend of traditional and trendy, Cambridge students have access to modern amenities and old-world charm in the coffee shops, restaurants, cafes, and shops. There’s something for everyone in Cambridge.
Introduces the field of psychology, a major scientific discipline for over 100 years. Intelligence, history, learning, development, language, personality and psychopathology are all examined. Course will discuss and progress from child psychology, to adolescent psychology, to the behavior of normal adult human behavior, to abnormal psychology. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in safe psychological research and experiments.
The architectural heritage of Cambridge spans three millennium and is as much apart of the city as its’ famous University. There are a magnificent range of architectural styles from ancient to ultra-modern and everything in between. The art contained in many of these buildings is as impressive as the structures themselves. This course explores the grandeur of these buildings and their contents.
This course will examine interpersonal communication and investigate new media in the digital age. Develop your personal communication skills and explore the phenomenon of social media as the convergence of digital technology is changing how we communicate and experience the world today. An ideal companion course is the afternoon enrichment class Digital Media Production.
This course aims to allow students to appreciate the international perspective of film. It will introduce students to International cinema and increase critical thinking, analytical and communicative ability, through exposure to cinema outside the Hollywood tradition. Particular areas of interest will include Italian Neo-realism, German expressionism and the French new wave. The course examines their influence on modern cinema from British and French films to the growing power of ‘Bollywood’, China and global/independent cinema. Some R-rated films shown.
The course explores works by Shakespeare and other British authors and involves academic study, watching and discussing productions, and visits to author-connected sites in Cambridge. We concentrate first on language, themes and different interpretations of a Shakespeare play, before looking at a variety of poems of different periods on some of the following topics: Love, Journeys, Gender, War. Students engage in class debate, give presentations, report on productions and introduce favorite works. The course aims to promote not only understanding of literature but lively engagement with it.
Learn to be creative, cultivate your imagination, and expand your creative writing abilities. Techniques and exercises to stimulate the imagination and self-expression through writing poetry, stories, dialogues, and journals are explored.
This dynamic course will broadly examine the role of espionage within international relations and politics. It will examine the impact of technology on espionage, especially Cybersecurity and cyber warfare. The course will encourage students to take a multi-disciplinary approach with the twin objectives of: improving their understanding of the international order by examining the role that espionage plays on the international stage, and developing their analytical skills by tackling subjects that do not usually see the light of day.
Produce your own digital media work. Develop skills in multimedia, photography, videography, sound recording and editing, as well as honing computer skills. Working in groups, share these tasks with your teammates.
Bring your photography skills up to date. Students will learn the skills associated will traditional photography such as composition and exposure as well as the modern techniques of digital processing and editing. This course will also give participants an opportunity to photograph the historic city of Cambridge. Faces from around the world, and a wealth of traditional and unusual architectural styles serve as a superb locale for this cutting edge course. Digital camera required with manual capability.
The Summer Discovery High School Study Abroad at Cambridge University was an amazing experience. I learned so much about myself and about the world. I learned a lot from my courses and now I have a view of what I would like to do in the future.
The program was very well-organized and the professors were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They were always available to answer my questions and they were always willing to help me with my courses. The program also had a lot of great resources, such as the library and the computer lab.
I would highly recommend the Summer Discovery High School Study Abroad at Cambridge University to any high school student who is looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
This experience taught me a lot about myself and about the world. I learned a lot from my courses and now I have a view of what I would like to do in the future.
Being around quality peers, Resident Counselors, and instructors helped me grow as a person and helped me develop my academic interests. I also had the opportunity to travel to London and other parts of England, which was an amazing experience.
I would highly recommend the Summer Discovery High School Study Abroad at Cambridge University to any high school student who is looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
Being around quality peers, Resident Counselors, and instructors helped me grow as a person and helped me develop my academic interests. I also had the opportunity to travel to London and other parts of England, which was an amazing experience.
I had so much fun and the people were amazing. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I will never forget it!
I would highly recommend the Summer Discovery High School Study Abroad at Cambridge University to any high school student who is looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
I had a great time at the Summer Discovery High School Study Abroad at Cambridge University. I learned a lot and I made some great friends. I would definitely recommend this program to other high school students.
The program was well-organized and the professors were very knowledgeable. I also enjoyed the activities and events that were offered. I would definitely recommend this program to other high school students who are looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
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Step 2: Fill out the application section by section, paying careful attention to the information you provide. Note: When asked for your GPA (High School Students only), you will self-report and type in your current GPA. When asked for your counselor/advisor contact information (all applicants), be sure to include their first and last name and an exact email address. Summer Discovery will contact them on your behalf.
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