Summer programs that focus on international relations?

jerevedeparis · September 2011

Does anyone know of any?

or anything similar? Thanks!

Nin10dude317 · October 2011

Not a summer program, but nothings gonna be closer than Model UN conferences. Of course, there are other programs like TASP, but I live far from them, so no idea.

watchmesoar · October 2011

If you're interested in adventure, I'd definitely urge you to apply to NSLIY. It's a full scholarship from the State Dept. to study language abroad for the summer or a semester/year. They offer Turkish, Korean, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Farsi, and Hindu. I went to Turkey summer before last and had the time of my life. Pretty much everything: (airfare, orientations, host family/hotel stays, school tuition, transportation, and lunch) is paid for.

jerevedeparis · October 2011

Wow that sounds awesome

can you do something like that without having studied the language before?

watchmesoar · October 2011

For sure! I spoke not a word of Turkish before I went. These languages definitely aren't common, so they're not expecting prior knowledge. The want people who are passionate toward learning a new language and living in a new culture.

Here's the website: Home Page

The app is out now.

keabie18 · October 2011

bump, I'm also interested in such programs. especially those that include recent high school grads (i'm in the class of 2012)

keabie18 · October 2011

@watchmesoar, how hard is it to get into that program?

Keasbey Nights · October 2011

JSA - Junior State of America | International Relations

felipesosa · October 2011

Stanford Summer Educational Programs for Gifted Youth - International Relations

kenzie1992 · October 2011

If you're an IB student, look into the IB World Student Conferences, there's two this year, one in Vancouver, BC and one in Spain.

IRgovmnt · October 2011

quick question, did your host family speak any English? That is what kind of worries me that I won't be able to communicate with them if i'm accepted.

emorylegacy · October 2011

I just went for NSLI-Y in the summer and it was aweeeesome and free and the best summer of my life. I didn't know a word of the language I went for, but now I'm... at beginner's haha. My host family spoke English quite well.

ichabod94 · October 2011

The South Korea Scholarship Program through CIEE is amazing!! I did it in 2010 and it was a fabulous experience and it only costs $150. Lodging, classes, food and homestay is all included. We learned a lot about Korean culture, toured the country and got to visit the DMZ.

hellUVAchance · October 2011

Hey I've done two NSLI-Y summers in Russia so if you have any questions about the program, the application process, or Russia feel free to PM me.

charlieschm · October 2011

If you are currently a college student, I'd check out American University in DC. They have various programs for a couple weeks, a month, a summer or a semester, and they provide on-campus housing near a Metro stop.

Also, the "Washington Center" organizes internships for students from other colleges who stay in DC for a semester or another period of time. It is affiliated with many colleges. They also connect you with housing. I would imagine some of their programs would stress international relations.

jerevedeparis · October 2011

@charlieshn thanks for the suggestion but I'm a sophomore in high school, and I live right outside of dc

thanks so much though.

watchmesoar · October 2011

As to how hard NSLI-Y is to get into, here's a post from a couple of years ago with some stats:

Cultures Shocked forum - View Single Post - NSLI for youth?

600 finalists / 1977 apps = 30% acceptance rate. Keep in mind the number of apps has been increasing year over year for the same number (or fewer) spots.

That said, don't let those numbers scare you. Apply!

My three of the four members of most host family spoke great English. This doesn't hold true for all of the host fams, though.

I would also endorse the CIEE South Korea Scholarship, which I did this past summer. I saw the entire country and had some unforgettable experiences (going to the DMZ and being stared down by a North Korean solider, for one.)

hellUVAchance · October 2011

The NSLI-Y program is becoming more and more selective as it gains prominence. There is no set formula for getting in, I've heard stories of 4.0/33 ACT kids getting rejected but then a kid in my group said he has 2.9 GPA so NSLI-Y does accept candidates from all walks of life (academically, socio-economically, etc.)

viramay · October 2011

Just curious, is there a program like NSLI-Y in Canada/for Canadians? It's seems really amazing and I'd love to do it!

watchmesoar · October 2011

I'm not aware of one, but I can't say I've ever looked into that topic. I would do some sleuthing around the internet...that's how I found NSLI-Y in the first place.

jerevedeparis · October 2011

Are there any similar programs that anyone is aware of? With convincing my parents there's no way I'd be able to meet the November deadline unfortunately.

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