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Real Life Comes to the Classroom Classroom learning can be a lot like riding a bike with training wheels -- it's so safe you can hardly fall, but will you be prepared when the rubber meets the road? In these college programs, the training wheels are off, and students are learning to ride for real. Lazy Days of Summer? Anything But! Some go-getter students aim to prove that summer is ripe with possibility, thanks to internships, study abroad programs, and volunteer opportunities galore. Be sure to take notes... Summer Programs Allow for a Super Sneak Peek at the Scholarly College Scene Thousands of high school students are getting a sneak peek at what college is all about -- learning the ropes of dorm life, exploring possible majors, and even earning college credit -- through summer programs. From the Cadet Files I stumbled upon the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship in the middle of senior year when my high school guidance counselor handed me an application.... Journey to Japan Interested in a unique study abroad experience? Check out what Japan has to offer. Dual Degrees Can Be Done When Nerissa Wilson graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, she was a year behind, but a few steps ahead of most of her fellow grads. How was this possible? A Guide to Finding Your Academic Niche You don't have to go Ivy to get a great education. Take a look at these unique programs to see what we mean. Admissions Office Q&A: Online Courses, Senioritis, and Application Essays Patricia Armstrong, director of admissions at St. John's University discusses online courses in college, dodging high school senioritis, and how to write a great application essay -- no matter how boring you may think you are! Climbing the Science Career Ladder Nineteen-year-old Sonny Yip of Queens, NY, never thought he'd be captivating a crowd with the dissection of a cow's eye. But, in his role as program explainer with the Science Career Ladder at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, he's extended himself beyond what he had thought possible. An Academic Adventure at Plattsburgh Not all college courses are tied to the ol' brick-and-mortar. Check out how Plattsburgh State University is giving students college credit for getting outdoors. |