Any programs/opportunities for graduated high school seniors?

SoCcErTrAcK2016
Wed, 25 May 2016 14:37:02 +0000

I have some ideas, but their feasibility will depend on your budget…
-AFS, Nat Geo, Rustic Pathways, etc have some really cool summer programs that take place abroad. They’re all at least a couple thousand dollars, but you have enough time to work and fundraise (if needed) if you really want to go!
-If you’re looking for a more outdoorsy program, NOLS, the SCA, and Naturebridge have some programs open to graduated seniors. You have to pay for NOLS, but I’m pretty sure anyone can go.

As for my personal experience- I’m graduating this June and applied for programs with the SCA, Naturebridge, and the Youth Conservation Corps (through the NPS). I got accepted to a SCA National Crew and the Naturebrige Alcoa Scholars program! I chose the latter, and will be spending 2 weeks in Olympic National Park backpacking and completing an environmental science project with kids from all over the world. Oh, and Alcoa pays for everything, from plane tickets and food down to an Olympic NP t-shirt. I’d highly recommend applying- you get to focus on science in an international community without breaking the bank.

-As for online courses, the MIT open courseware is always a good place to learn, you just won’t get official credit