University of Miami Summer academic camp
Description of University of Miami Summer academic camp
- Founded: in 1925
- Location: Miami, Florida, USA
- Age of students: from 14 to 17 years
- Type of studying: mixed
- Type of accommodation: full board
- Language learning: English.
As one of the top research universities in the United States, the University of Miami is a brilliant example of an academic community focused on studying existing data, teaching younger generations and simultaneously discovering new knowledge. Its alumni include wrestler and film actor Duane Johnson, singer Gloria Estefan, baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of Miami Summer academic camp
Summer Scholars Program
- Dates: July 06-26
- Age of students: 16-17 years old
- Duration of studying: 3 weeks
- Language of instruction: English.
Course Description:
- Each academic specialty within the Summer Scholars Program consists of two courses (you need to earn 6 credits in total)
- Lessons take place 5 days a week: 3 hours in the morning plus 3 hours in the afternoon.
- Classes consist of lectures, tests, projects, homework and final exam
- The structure of the program's courses includes guest lectures, practical experiences, open discussions, laboratory work and field research.
- Academic specialties available to students:
- College of Arts and Sciences (forensic medicine, police investigations, crime scene work, international relations, health and medicine, cyber security, Python programming)
- School of Architecture (architecture and design)
- Miami Business School (leadership, business ethics, business strategies, global business and international relations, cyber security and programming)
- School of Communication Technology (digital media production, graphic design, interactive media, film production)
- School of Education and Human Development (sports administration, building a business in the field of sports, sports medicine)
- School of Engineering Technologies (Biomedical, Computer and Electronic Engineering)
- Frost Music School (music therapy and human behavior)
- School of Health Research (psychiatry, neurobiology, infectious diseases)
- School of Law (legal framework and case law)
- School of Marine and Atmospheric Studies (tropical marine biology, marine conservation).
Intensive English Scholars Program
- Dates: July 06-26
- Age of students: 14-17 years old
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Language of instruction: English.
Features of the program:
- Students learn about all aspects of American education, experience campus life, and learn the academic requirements of professors.
- The course is designed to develop the critical thinking of adolescents, to broaden their horizons, and to prepare them for conscious decision-making in the academic field and beyond.
- English students are expected to have an average level; there are no requirements for TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT / ACT for passing to the program.
- The main objectives of the course are:
- Improvement of the skills of spoken and written English in adolescents
- Introduce students to innovative learning methods during specially designed lessons
- Provide high school students with a comprehensive guide to university entrance, including applying, writing an essay, and familiarizing themselves with all the available educational programs.
- Help teens to join the American culture and make acquaintances with their peers from different countries.
University of Miami Academies
- Dates: July 06-19
- Age of students: 14-17 years old
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Language of instruction: English.
Program specifics:
- Studying academic courses is not counted when entering college; there are no credits.
- Classes are held daily on weekdays in the morning and after lunch.
The choice of students provided courses in three areas:
1. Business and entrepreneurship courses, where students learn to turn innovative ideas into viable companies or products.
Studying implies:
- Nurturing future business leaders
- Work in teams for developing and launching startups
- Studying of business plan, risk and opportunity analysis skills.
2. Medical research courses are designed for students who adore biology and medicine.
In the classroom, high school students will be able to:
- Interact with practicing physiologists, scientific researchers, medical school students;
- Satisfy the thirst of the first practical experiments in the field of biology;
- Understand how the work of scientific researchers is arranged;
- Form a clear picture of the wide range of professions that they can choose in the field of medicine.
3. Shark study and protection courses allow students to explore the relationship between urbanization, climate change and the life of sea creatures. Classes are held in boats at sea and in the laboratories of the University of Miami.
Studying includes:
- Shark abundance tracking
- Taking physiological samples with their subsequent laboratory analysis
- Practical participation of adolescents in research under the direct supervision of scientists and curators.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Accommodation and full-board meals are included in the tuition fee at the University of Miami Summer. The teenagers are accommodated in the residence of the university in double rooms equipped with a shared bathroom and air conditioning. For their comfort there are also provided:
- Full set of bed linen
- Free internet access via Wi-Fi
- Free laundry.
There is a canteen on the university territory, providing students with healthy food, including vegetarian and dishes that do not contain gluten. As part of the summer camp, there are 3 meals of hot meals daily - all of them are included in the cost of the program, the portion size is not limited.
Activities University of Miami Summer academic camp
The program of the University of Miami summer school includes numerous after-school and evening activities, trips, weekend excursions, most of which are included in the tuition fee, including visits to:
- Historic Art Deco District (Miami)
- Key Largo
- Natural Territorial Complex Everglades
- Baseball team miami marlins
- Coral Reef National Park by John Pennekamp.
If desired, and for an additional fee, students can become participants in a weekend workshop at the Shark and Dolphin Behavior Research Center.
Outside campus, high school students can:
- Go shopping, go to the cinema, play bowling in the Dolphin Mall shopping center
- Relax on the Key Biscayne beach
- Study exhibitions at the Pérez Museum of Art
- Help beach guards (civilian work).
The following entertainment is provided on campus:
- Evening karaoke
- Casses of different types of art, crafts
- Pool parties
- Talent show.
Advantages
- Safety of students in the field of health: both on campus and outside, they can go to the doctor if they feel unwell, the teenagers will be accompanied by a curator.
- Every day, records of attendance of lessons by high school students are kept, the rooms in which they live are checked.
- Teenagers are allowed to leave the campus on their own and walk around it in small groups.
- On the campus of the University of Miami, a variety of sporting and recreational activities are constantly held: three to five such activities can be visited per day.
Facilities and equipment at University of Miami Summer academic camp
On the campus of the University of Miami posted:
- Educational buildings
- Residence for students
- Sports center with swimming pool and gym
- Soccer fields, baseball, lacrosse
- Tennis courts.
Admission dates and extra charges
The University of Miami Summer Summer School is opened from 06 to 26 July, you can choose a convenient race:
- July 06 - 26 (3 weeks of study)
- July 06 - 19 (2 weeks of study).
The cost of studying at the University of Miami Summer includes:
- Accommodation and meals
- Books and study materials
- Airport transfer
- Visiting events, trips, excursions planned by the summer school administration
- Visit to the athletic and leisure center on the campus of the university.
Costs that need to be paid additionally:
- Registration fee
- Air flight
- Shopping and food off campus.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 75 USD
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To study at the University of Miami Summer (summer academic camp at the University of Miami) can adolescents over 14 years old who have completed:
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade.
There are no specific requirements for the level of English for enrollment.
For its part, the University of Miami provides students with an official invitation to process a package of documents.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
