Tanya Arun attends the Washington University Research Development Institute
Tanya Arun says that her first week at the Washington University Research Development Institute has been different from what she expected, “but in a good way.”
Margaret Davis studies Architecture at Syracuse University Summer College.
“This week’s projects were very independent and also very hands-on. On the first day, our professor had us introduce ourselves and share our hobbies. We then began our lessons, starting with the meaning of architecture, from the Latin words chief and builder,” Margaret says.
Addison Krotz attends the Summer Challenge Program at Boston University.
“If I had to describe the experiences I’ve had inside and outside the lectures and labs in one word, it would be memorable. I’ve learned an incredible amount in just one short week—from how medicine works in our bodies to the anatomy of various body systems. I can confidently say that this program is going to be unforgettable,” Addison says.
Laila Al-Asfour studies “Contagion: Infectious Diseases and Agents” at the University of Chicago Summer Immersion Program
“My course, ‘Contagion: Infectious Diseases and Agents,’ has already been full of exciting hands-on labs, new discoveries, and growth,” Laila says.
Reka Nabe attends Simon’s Rock Young Writer’s Workshop.
The workshop began with a full-group meeting and free write exercise: “two five-minute sections to write anything we wanted, whether it was the same word over and over again or a detailed story.”
Francis Bu studies Neuroscience at the Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program
Although check-in day was a little awkward since no one knew anyone, Francis says he was able to quickly find friends, especially with his knowledge of Mandarin.