Foreign Exchange, Gap Year &
Enrichment Programs
A "GAP YEAR" is an experiential semester or year "off" typically taken between high school & college in order to deepen practical, professional, & personal awareness often abroad or away from home.
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APPROVED FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS for SLCUSD USD 2022-23.pdfCLICK on the corner to open up.
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Interested in Study Abroad during High School?
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Select from volunteering, gap year programs, study abroad, language schools and more.
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Summer Discovery.pdfPOSTED 1/23/2023
The Summer Discovery Program allows high school students to visit and learn at two collage campuses in one summer.
https://www.summerdiscovery.com/course-finder
Check out he variety of courses offerred.
Founded in 1980 as the first independent gap-year counseling organization in the United States.
GAP year students often decide their career focus when they are experiencing the world.
LaunchX summer program helps students grow their skills to become real entrepreneurs and innovators. We provide the hands-on education of top resources, community, and a cutting-edge curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and mindset that allow students to solve real problems, create successful businesses, and enhance their design thinking skills. We challenge students to grow to the demands of what it takes to create a real startup and innovate for the future.
We believe age is just a number and you CAN do great things now. We are excited to have you join a highly-curated group of promising young entrepreneurs and innovators from around the globe to learn from industry experts, work in a group of peer co-founders, as well as build real products and solve business challenges in viable ways.
The LaunchX 2023 summer program options are:
Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program
Campus Entrepreneurship Summer Program
Innovation Summer Program
This isn't a business plan competition - students start real companies. These startups are driven by using the design thinking process to discover innovative opportunities, backed by extensive market research, multiple iterations of prototypes and user testing, and gaining traction through getting real customers and partnerships.
We can’t wait to see your application and become a part of this amazing community. Your LaunchX experience will be challenging. It will be intense. And it will be worth it. Apply now to get started on this life-changing journey. We look for students who display initiative, impact, resilience, and collaboration. Let your entrepreneurial and innovative spirit show through in the application.
Questions about the process? Check out our website or for questions not answered there, email us at info@launchx.com.
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Rotary District #5240 is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.
POSTED 10/21
NACAC The National Association for College Admission Counseling
Country Profiles
Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom,
Diverse and Underrepresented Students Abroad
American Universities Abroad
US Branch Campuses
International Progression Pathways
International Dual and Joint Degree Programs
International Gap Year Options
Short-Term Study Abroad
Federal Aid Outside the US
Appendices: NACAC Member Universities
Key Information: Applying to International Universities
Key Information: Working While Studying Abroad
THE GAP YEAR presented by HOLLY BULL,
President at Center for Interim Programs, GAP Year Counseling Experts
FINDING SUMMER PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS and COLLÈGE MUSIC MAJORS HERE AT MAJORINGinMUSIC.com
Make the most of summer.pdfLearn a skill, work at a part time job, take a class, volunteer for a local nonprofit.
All these activities and more will help to grow a successful adult!
Gap Year Programs - USA Gap Year Fairs
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Semper Fidelis All-American Program https://sfaap.marines.com
The Semper Fidelis All-American Program recognizes high school students who face life’s battles with the conviction and determination to succeed. They have turned obstacles into victories through drive and passion and will be recognized for their achievements at the exclusive Battles Won Academy. Recognize high schools juniors who encompass the fighting spirit. These students embody the same fighting spirit that Marines stand for by taking on the challenges of succeeding academically while bettering their communities and excelling in athletics and extracurricular activities. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. in July with the mentor of their choice, daily workouts, teambuilding events, tour of the Nation’s capital, network with an elite circle of speakers, and opportunities to apply for specific scholarships afterward.
Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy https://slcda.marines.com
The Marine Corps conducts the Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy (SLCDA) annually to create an immersive youth-character development and leadership program to help identify diverse and exceptionally qualified high school students who have the potential and desire to become future Marine Officers. The United States Marine Corps SLCDA is a six-day summer program at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA designed to prepare rising high school juniors and seniors for college by introducing them to Marine Corps leadership skills, ethics, character development, teamwork, and camaraderie
summer fun programs.pdfSummer Programs for high school students
FREE Summer Programs
Center for Excellence in Education - Research Science Institute- This summer science and engineering program combines on-campus coursework in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research.
Telluride Association - These 6-week Summer programs are held at Indiana University and/or University of Michigan. Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar (TASS), Telluride Association Summer Program for Juniors
USC Pre-College Summer Programs for high school students USC Summer Programs offers courses in a variety of subjects from which students choose one course for intense study. Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging, and students receive 3 units of transferable USC elective credit upon successful completion of the 4-Week program. Students can choose from over 20 courses in over 10 subject areas. https://summerprograms.usc.edu/
Study Abroad, International, or Travel Summer Programs
Abbey Road Programs - Educational study abroad programs in the following countries: France, Italy, Spain, multi-country destinations, as well as some opportunities in the United States
American Field Service (AFS) - Foreign exchange program that offers short programs (2 weeks - 3 months) for high school students in over 75 countries
Experiment International - Summer programs available in: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, & the Americas
FIR ACRES 2 week summer creative writing program for 10-12th graders
Learning Programs International (LPI) - High school study abroad programs available in: China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Peru, Spain, Global Impact (Costa Rica & Peru)
National Geographic Student Expeditions - Expeditions, field workshops, photography workshops, and community service programs in over 20 countries and locations
OxBridge Academic Programs- England - Oxford University, Cambridge University, France - L'Academie de France, L'Academie de Paris, Spain - La Academia de Espana, La Preparatoria de Barcelona, USA - Barnard College (New York)
Oxford University (UK) - Advanced Studies Program
Putney Student Travel - International Summer programs available in over 25 countries
Rustic Pathways - International Summer programs available in over 15 countries
Seoul National University - International Summer Institute (Seniors only) in: Business & Economics, East Asian Studies, Korean Culture, Korean Studies, Natural Science, Social Science
Sol Abroad - High school study abroad, Spanish immersion, and travel programs to locations such as: Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Spain.
SPI High School Study Abroad - International Summer programs related to Language Immersion, Global Leadership, and Community Service in China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, and Spain.
Summer Discovery - International Programs available in: China - Shanghai; England - London & Cambridge University; Spain - Barcelona & Madrid; Italy - Florence
Summer Study - International Programs available in: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Paris, France
The Bronfman Fellowships - An academic experience for high school Juniors who identify as Jewish. The merit-based Fellowship includes an all-expense paid Summer trip to Israel where high level discussions and learning take place in a community of inspiring peers.
Where There Be Dragons - Summer travel programs to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
All Other Summer Programs
Academy of Business Leadership - Summer Business & Leadership Institute (SBLI)
Armory Center for the Arts (Pasadena, CA) - Summer Studio art courses for youth, teens, adults, and families
Barnard College- Dance in the City, Entrepreneurs in Training, Liberal Arts Intensive, Summer in the City, Summer Science Seminars, Young Women's Leadership Institute
Brown University- Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL), Brown Leadership Institute, Global Programs, Intensive English Language at Brown, TheatreBridge & Playwrights Workshop
California College of the Arts (CCA) - Pre-College Program - Art, Architecture, Creative Writing, Design
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) - Summer Research Connection
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science (COSMOS):
Programs available at: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) - 4 Week Summer Programs in:
Animation, Creative Writing, Dance, Film & Video, Music, Theatre' Visual Arts
Camp Cardiac - One-week Summer programs related to healthcare and medicine are held in conjunction with prestigious in the following major cities: Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County (CA), Philadelphia, Saint Louis, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Scholarships are available for tuition.
College of William and Mary Summer Program in Early American History
Columbia University Programs available in New York City, Barcelona, and the Middle East
Cooking Camp - Culinary workshops at 3 locations: La Canada, North Hollywood, and Woodland Hills
Animal Science, Biological Research and the Health Professions, Body, Mind, & Health, The Business World
Cornell Engineering Experience, Democracy and Its Discontents, Design Immersion, The Fashion Studio
Focus on the Humanities, Focus on the Sciences, Focus on Writing, Freedom & Justice, Genius and Madness in Literature, Hotel Operations Management, The Individual in the Social World, Introduction to Architecture
Nature & Culture, Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences (RABS), Veterinary Medicine
Dartmouth College - Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD) empowers promising high school students from under-resourced backgrounds to thrive in high school and college. Founded at Dartmouth in 2001, SEAD provides Dartmouth students with transformative opportunities for service and leadership.
Education Unlimited - Summer camps and programs at: CalTech, MIT, Stanford University, Tufts University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, and Yale University
A+ Summer, California Actors Workshop, College Tours (California or East Coast), Computer Camp, Emerging Writers Institute, Public Speaking Institute, Sally Ride Science Camp, Summer Focus at Berkeley, Video Production Camp
Exploration Summer School - Programs available at: Wellesley College and Yale University
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) - Fashion programs that are 3-days long that include hands-on workshops, networking with industry professionals, sketching the nine-head fashion figure, and career exploration. Locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
3D Animation, Games, & Visual Effects, Character Sculpture, Digital Painting, Digital Sculpture, Drawing for the Entertainment Industry
Hoby - Advanced Leadership Academy at George Mason University - Be immersed in college-level curricula that enhances self-knowledge and leadership development while facilitating positive social change.
iD Tech Camps - Programs available at 60 universities nationwide
3D Animation, Computer Programming, Filmmaking / Photography, Robotics Engineering, Video Game Design, Web Design
Institute for Educational Advancement - Apprenticeship Program
Johns Hopkins University - Center for Talented Youth
CTY: Academic Explorations, CTY: Intensive Studies, Civic Leadership, Global Issues in the 21st Century, CTY: Hong Kong (International Program)
Lead America - Career & Leadership Conferences available at: Babson College, Columbia University, DePaul University/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Fordham University, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Loras College, Stanford University & Law School, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UT-Dallas
Business & Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation, Digital Media, Broadcast, & Journalism, Engineering & Technology, Explore Business Fundamentals, Law & Trial, Leadership, Ethics, & College Success Forum, Medicine & Healthcare
Leadership, Education, And Development (LEAD) - Programs available at various universities in: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Health Science
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute - Summer Fellowship Program for high school seniors
Biochemistry, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Diabetes, Endocrinology/Hormones, HIV Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Kidney & Liver Diseases, Genetic Disorders, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatric Diseases, Perinatology/Neonatology, Psychology/Psychiatry, Respiratory Diseases
Loyola University Chicago - Summer Scholars Program
Institutes in New York: Business, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Digital Movie Making, Environmental Science, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Game Design, Spanish, Sports Communication, & Theatre
International Programs in Florence, Italy: Fashion, Interior Design, Studio Art
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES), Research Science Institute (RSI), Women's Technology Program (WTP), LAUNCH - Business Skills, Leadership, Company Launch (Entrepreneurship); App
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Female high school juniors
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) - Programs available at: American University, Fordham University, George Washington University, Georgia Tech, Harvard Medical School, Northwestern University, UC Berkeley
Northwestern University - Center for Talent Development , IN FOCUS Seminars: Bioethics, Bioscience Research, Humanitarianism and Global Justice, Insight into Medicine, Law School and the Legal Profession, and Sustainability: Economy, Society, and Environment
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Princeton University Summer Journalism Program
Regis College - Summer Scholars Program
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Rosetta institute for Biomedical Research - Alameda, CA
School of Creative And Performing Arts (SOCAPA) - Held at Occidental College with Summer Intensives in:
Acting, Dance, Film, Music, Photography
Spartan All-Stars - Sports Day Camp held on the LCHS campus
St. John's College (Santa Fe, NM) - Summer Academy Beginnings, Friendship & Love, Sight & Insight, Courage & the Soul, Justice & Law
Stanford University
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY), High School and Pre-Medical Student Stanford Summer Internship, Summer Humanities Institute, Youth Orchestra
Programs available at: Emerson College (Boston), Georgetown University, Loyola University (Chicago), NYU, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Summer Fuel - Programs available at: Columbia, Harvard, Stanford, Tufts, UC Berkeley, UMass Amherst, Yale
Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) - Programs available at: Amherst College, Bryn Mawr College, Emory University, Princeton University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Chicago, UT-Austin, Vassar College, Yale University
Summer Science Program - Programs available at: New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Westmont College
Summer Study- Programs available at: Penn State, University of Colorado Boulder
The Colburn School & Conservatory
Pre-College Music Education, Young Artists Academy, Summer camps, seminars, lectures, and more
The Theatrical Education Group (Located at LCHS, Led by Mr. Justin Eick) 10 different classes including: Acting, Circus Movement, Improv, Magic, On-Camera Technique, Singing, Swordplay, Tap Dance, Tech Design, and Theatre Games
Tulane University - Career Explorations in Architecture, Laboratory Explorations in Neuroscience
UC Berkeley - Pre-Collegiate Program
UC Davis - Young Scholars Program (YSP)
UC Irvine - Summer Scholar Program
UCLA - Summer Institutes in: Art, Creative Writing, Dance - Theater Intensive, Design Media Arts, Global Green Business Week for Young Leaders, Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs: Model United Nations, Mock Trial, Nanoscience Lab, Sci | Art NanoLab, Stem Cell Science, Teen ArchStudio, Writing Workshop
UC San Diego - Academic Connections
University of British Columbia (Canada) - Summer Scholars Program
University of Maryland - Exploring Engineering program (Women in Engineering)
Notre Dame Leadership Seminars: Programs include: Global Issues - Toward a Just Peace; Science, Ethics and Responsibility; The Social Politics of Identity
Summer Scholars Program: Potential Programs include: Acting; Ancient and Classical Rome; Debate and Public Speaking; Film; The Self and Psychology; Issues in Gender Studies; Law: Life Sciences; Literature; Global Health; Performance - Voice; Photography; Seeing Creatively; Research Computing; The Brothers Karamazov; Theology and the Church's Evolving Mission
University of Southern California (USC) - 4-Week Programs related to: Architecture, Business, Engineering & Information Technology, Global Studies, Journalism, Pre-Law, Science & Pre-Health, Visual & Performing Arts, Writing & Critical Thinking
Washington D.C & Surrounding Areas (Maryland, Virginia) - Programs available at: American University, Coppin State University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Hampton University, Howard University, James Madison University, Johns Hopkins University, Lynchburg College, Maryland Institute College of Art, McDaniel College, Morgan State, Mount St. Mary's University, Sweet Briar College, The College of William & Mary, Towson University, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech
Washington University in St. Louis- Architecture Discovery Program, Portfolio Plus Program (Art), Summer Institutes in: Leadership, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Research, Writing, Summer Scholars Programs
Yale University Yale Young Global Scholars Program
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