Students gain a preview of college life and academics at a top-ranked university through non-credit seminars and an immersive residential experience in Boston.
The Boston University Summer Challenge is a two-week pre-college program designed for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It offers an immersive experience into college life and academics at a world-renowned university. Students choose two non-credit seminars, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, from a diverse range of subjects including health and life sciences, business, law, politics, technology, engineering, communication, media, and humanities. Seminars involve lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. The program emphasizes academic exploration and achievement without the pressure of grades, culminating in a final class presentation and providing participants with a certificate of completion and letters of evaluation from instructors. Beyond academics, students engage in organized social activities, explore Boston, and experience living in a university dormitory, fostering new friendships and a sense of community.
Each weekday, students attend seminars in the morning and afternoon, with lunch provided in a dining hall. After classes, students participate in organized social activities or have free time for assignments, exploring campus, or visiting Boston.
The program is ideal for motivated high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year who are looking to explore academic interests, experience college life, and develop critical thinking skills in a challenging yet supportive environment.
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