SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP

WHY NOW? Application deadlines for summer programs are in the spring from Feb to May There are many types of programs so you have to research and make some decisions before you apply Programs fill up, so the earlier the better If it requires an audition (performing arts) you will need to schedule You may need a recommendation from a counselor or teacher Have time to discuss with your parent/guardian

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Live your Dream! It can give you insight into life on a college campus It can give you exposure to various career areas i.e., business, engineering, foreign relations, medicine You develop or hone an new skill (tap dancing, Spanish, math) Meet students from different schools, parts of the country/world Shows initiative, whether it be a summer program, job or volunteer activity

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION: There is a list of programs located on: – under Guidance or College Counseling Within Family Connection (juniors) you can view opportunities “summer enrichment programs” Homeroom announcements advertise opportunities Book and printed resources in College Counseling Websites – Google “sea turtle egg harvesting” and you will find programs Network with upperclassmen Ask your teachers/counselors about programs that may meet your interest areas

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS Art/Music/Culinary Creative Writing (Carleton College) Education/Teaching Foreign Affairs/Government/Military Languages/Foreign Destinations Law/Architecture Leadership Math/Science/Engineering (Univ. of Michigan) Medicine Business/Advertising Military Academy – three types Minority Study Programs College Specific Programs On the school website the programs are organized under these headings

MINORITY STUDENT PROGRAMS ( A SEPARATE SECTION ON OUR LIST ON THE IGNATIUS WEBSITE ) LEAD: Leadership Education And Development Program University of Notre Dame -Introduction to Engineering Program -African American Scholars -Latino Community Leadership Seminar University of Chicago -Young Scientist Training Program Loyola University Chicago National Hispanic Institute Youth Leadership Summer Program *Many programs offer scholarships/stipends for participation

COLLEGE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS Barnard College (New York, NY) Liberal Arts (co-ed) or Young Women’s Leadership Institute Boston College Summer Experience Carnegie Mellon Summer of Exploration Northwestern University College Preparation Program Notre Dame Pre-College Programs Vanderbilt Summer Academy

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS National Youth Leadership Forum Medicine Collegiate Success National Young Leaders Conference Nestle Very Best in Youth Program Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Chicago Park District Field Museum Summer Teen Volunteers AMIGOS Volunteer in Latin America Loyola University Medical Ctr. Student Volunteers Rush Hospital Volunteers

W HETHER YOU WORK, VOLUNTEER OR PARTICIPATE IN AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, YOU ARE DEMONSTRATING YOUR INITIATIVE AND GAINING NEW EXPERIENCES THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOU FUTURE SUCCESS ! Where to find more information: On Saint Ignatius website. Click college counseling and then summer programs. Talk with your Guidance or College Counselor