ASA Pre-College at Princeton University

  United States

New Jersey

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 6 - Aug 2, 2008

Description: ASA at Princeton University is an exceptional opportunity for high school students to challenge themselves both intellectually and emotionally and experience college life on an Ivy League campus. The innovative civic engagement curriculum provides students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective for socially responsible leadership and empowers students to make a difference in their community. Motivated high school students from all over the US and around the world come together to live and study like undergraduates on the Princeton campus, forming a diverse community of inspiring peers and fast friends. Exciting activities options and weekend excursions ensure a summer that is challenging, broadening and fun.

Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth oldest college in the nation and enjoys a reputation as one of the world's foremost academic institutions. ASA's program takes full advantage of the resources of the university and its environs, with impressive guest speakers from the public service professions as well as fun and interesting excursions. Princeton is a small yet cosmopolitan town in central New Jersey and enjoys easy access to both Philadelphia and New York City. Students will enjoy the campus' distinguished architecture, peaceful natural setting, and excellent academic, athletic, and recreational facilities as well as the many charming restaurants, cafés, and shops in the town of Princeton.

If you want to learn to be a leader of change in your community, get a taste of college life, and have fun with a diverse group of friends, ASA Princeton is the program for you.

Highlights: The curriculum at ASA Princeton focuses on leadership, civic engagement and some of the critical social and political issues that affect our time to empower you to develop the knowledge, skills and perspective for socially responsible leadership. Courses are designed to encourage you to think critically about major societal challenges and to learn more about the affected communities to inspire leadership and civic engagement. In addition to academic coursework, emphasis will be placed on engaging as civic leaders at all levels of community. The community action workshops will expose you to a variety of professionals who have chosen careers in public service.

In addition to enrichment courses, all students participate in the Community Action Workshop. This innovative approach to service learning takes students step by step through the development of their own community service project. Sessions will feature inspiring leaders, activists, and professionals, who will share their guidance and personal insight on each facet of public service. Most of the time will be spent applying these lessons to your own project, in consultation with faculty, staff, and your peers. You'll go from choosing an issue in your community you want to address to having a project that's ready to be put into action.

Cost in US$: $5,895

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Academic Study Associates (ASA)'s Mission Statement: For over 20 years, ASA has offered the finest educational opportunities for students in both the United States and Europe. ASA's academic enrichment programs have an excellent reputation for providing students with an exciting and challenging educational experience as well as an environment in which they can sample the academic, social, and recreational aspects of college life and immerse themselves in an international culture. Our team of experienced educators and directors constantly improve program design, resources and curricula to provide the optimum experience for our students.

Year Founded: 1983