IDEAS Summer Experience
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Program Description
Can high school students change the world in 2 weeks? It is no secret that society is faced with big problems – both global and local. But these big problems have not met your big ideas! Join high school students from around the world at IDEAS Summer Experience, and use your big ideas to try to solve some of Earth’s most serious challenges.
As part of the University of Waterloo’s innovative spirit, the IDEAS Summer Experience aims to guide high school students who have completed grade 10 or 11 through the thought process of solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. All aspects of this 2-week program are designed to help participants realize their BIG ideas!
The IDEAS Summer Experience runs from July 12-26, 2015. The application form are available on our website until March 20, 2015. For more information, please send us an inquiry.
As part of the University of Waterloo’s innovative spirit, the IDEAS Summer Experience aims to guide high school students who have completed grade 10 or 11 through the thought process of solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. All aspects of this 2-week program are designed to help participants realize their BIG ideas!
The IDEAS Summer Experience runs from July 12-26, 2015. The application form are available on our website until March 20, 2015. For more information, please send us an inquiry.
Highlights
The IDEAS Summer Experience is a summer enrichment program based at the University of Waterloo, Canada's most innovative university. Participants are provided with an opportunity to:◾ learn to look at global problems in new ways,
◾ use hands-on activities to develop research and communication skills,
◾ apply problem-solving techniques from the fields of engineering, health sciences, the humanities, and more.
◾ experience life at a Canadian university,
◾ explore famous Canadian landmarks, and
◾ make friends from other countries.
What`s Included
- Hands-on experiential learning in a range of subjects- Access to mentors and professors
- An ePorfolio to record personal growth and enhance your university applications
- An iPad Mini to record your IDEAS experience through notes, pictures, and videos (and is yours to keep)
- Meals and accommodations in a university residence
- Transportation to/from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- UHIP Health Insurance during your time on campus
- Recreational and cultural activities (eg: Niagara Falls trip)
- Applicable taxes
Subjects
Actuarial Science, Arts, Automatic Control & Systems Engineering, Aviation/Aerospace, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Electronics, Computer Science / IT, Creative Writing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Leadership, Management Information Systems, Telecommunications, Theater, Drama, DanceProgram Locations
Waterloo, Canada
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Program Details
Provider:
IDEAS Summer Experience - University of Waterloo
Location
- Canada: Waterloo
School Term:
Summer
Languages:
English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South african, South aftican, WorldWide
Cost:
$4200 CDN
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