<p>Hey guys ^.^ I’m a 2013er, but I wanted to let some of you guys know about a summer program I did not too long ago. (I got back Sunday)</p>
<p>For girls and/or minorities interested in engineering, I highly encourage you guys to apply to Cornell’s CATALYST or CURIE program. (CURIE is for girls; CATALYST is for minorities) It’s just a week long, but I assure you it’ll be an awesome week… </p>
<p>I did CURIE Academy, and I really loved it. I learned so much; our main project involved programming, and, despite never having any programming experience, I was able to learn how to use it pretty well. </p>
<p>Not only that, but we got introduced to so many types of engineering fields… Never did I think I would LOVE computer science. lmao.</p>
<p>You also have fun at CURIE/CATALYST too though. We went bowling, rock climbing, and we did a scavenger hunt… (Although my team came in last ): ) </p>
<p>Now, it DOES cost a lot of money for a week (I think almost 2,000 dollars), BUT they offer really good financial aid for the programs; I know this because I’m one of the people who got financial aid, so if you know your family can’t afford a summer program with such a high cost, don’t worry, Cornell will offer financial aid… If you want more info on how much they covered for my income level, just PM me… :)</p>
<p>APPLY!
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<p>And if you guys want to ask me ANY questions, just PM me… I have no problem answering any questions about the programs…</p>
<p>CURIE Academy: (For girls only)
[Cornell</a> Engineering: CURIE Academy](<a href=“http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/curie/index.cfm]Cornell”>http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/curie/index.cfm)</p>
<p>CATALYST: (For minorities)
[Cornell</a> Engineering: CATALYST Academy](<a href=“http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/catalyst/index.cfm]Cornell”>http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/catalyst/index.cfm)</p>
<p><strong>You have plenty of time to apply, so don’t worry about getting it done yet. xD</strong></p>