Summer schools have moved well beyond the glorified babysitting services of yesteryear and are increasingly viewed as the smart choice for ambitious, top tier students seeking to build their CVs whilst still at school.
Testing out areas of potential interest and/or diving deep into one’s chosen specialism(s) is increasingly required to succeed in competitive internship and university admissions processes, where applications are strengthened by experiential learning.
Taking inspiration from approaches common in MBA and graduate training programmes, these immersive experiences build confidence, self-efficacy and transferable skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership.
Living and working alongside like-minded peers from across the globe, students can build their networks, broaden their thinking and gain a wider perspective.
Specialist staff and guest speakers drawn from a variety of industries and backgrounds can share case studies. In addition, project-work encourages students to work together to solve real-world problems within a simulated environment, enabling them to fail fast, learn quickly and grow stronger as a result.
Increasingly, these programmes are chosen by students who are exploring pathways they are wishing to pursue at university and beyond. Such exposure enables students to test their interest before applying for and committing to a full university course.
Choosing the right summer programme requires goal clarity: what do you want to achieve? are you looking for an introduction to a subject, or a deeper dive? and what other activities do you enjoy?
At Tonbridge, our IMPACT Programmes enable you to tailor a two-week Sprint to suit your needs and interests by combining academic depth and real-world contexts. Explore the options in more detail here.
