Benefits of a University Summer Programme



Previously, getting into your dream school/university was primarily determined by stellar grades and SAT/ACT/AP scores. Today’s level of competition is unprecedented. Indian students frequently compete against other aspiring high-achieving students from around the world in an international student applicant pool. As a result, excellent grades do not guarantee admission. Furthermore, with an increasing number of students achieving high grades/marks, the number of academically qualified applicants frequently exceeds the number of available seats. So, how does a university choose which students to admit?

This is where the overall profile of the applicant comes into play. Extracurricular excellence and one-of-a-kind application essays that demonstrate creativity, ambition, and drive, as well as a one-of-a-kind personal narrative, volunteer projects, ability to organise and carry out projects, and so on. A University Summer Programme is one of the many paths a candidate can take to build his or her profile. This is an enrichment opportunity that offers academic exposure, the opportunity to explore and make connections, and sometimes even extra credit.

Here are some benefits of attending such a programme abroad:

Exploration and exposure

Summer schools provide a variety of opportunities for students to satisfy their thirst for knowledge. In terms of curriculum and subjects, most are quite extensive. Some even include courses that are only available to college students. A student could potentially use his or her summer programme to explore an entirely new academic field that was not available to them in high school (say, Cognitive Psychology course for a Commerce student). This provides him/her with a unique opportunity to determine whether the course/stream is a potential good fit for the future.

Academic complement

Because summer programmes frequently provide college credit or other forms of academic enrichment (such as mentorship on research projects), students can use them as an additional application component to demonstrate their interest and passion for a specific subject, particularly when applying for a competitive course at a university or from an underrepresented applicant pool.

Understanding college fit

In addition to academic exposure, one gains an understanding of what it is like to be a college student. These can be used strategically to get a sense of and understand what life would be like at their dream university and if they can see themselves thriving there. When choosing colleges, college fit is an extremely important factor to consider, and getting firsthand experience with campus life will help one make an informed decision.

Networking opportunities

Summer programmes provide a warm, engaging, and social learning environment ideal for making new friends and connections with professors/ faculty. While learning models may be different, the curriculum often encourages students to engage in conversation with each other and participate in organised social activities to establish long-lasting connections.

Discovery and fun

Apart from a multi-faceted international experience, students learn to live outside their comfort zone. Summer programmes are also designed to be fun with city trips, hikes tours and social events for students to get to know each other, the campus and the area around. This fosters creativity, curiosity and self reliance.

However, summer programmes are probably one of the most underrated tools in an applicant’s profile-building arsenal. So see how you can use one to create an impactful profile that goes beyond the traditional academic route.

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Dr. Kirti Sisodhia

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