Arthur Sredni will never forget his summer at Notre Dame. The high school senior from Chicago, Illinois, was a recent Summer Scholars participant in the program’s research computing track.
During his two weeks on campus, Srendi lived in a Notre Dame residence hall and ate with fellow scholars at South Dining Hall. In his research computing course, he was given his own raspberry pi computer so he could experiment with different operating systems and writing programs in Python, and his class took a couple of field trips, including one to the Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago.
“I really wanted to see what two weeks of college would be like,” says Srendi. He came away with a better understanding of research computing, a feel for what he wants to study in college, and a sense of what the coursework at a prestigious university is like. Check out this video to learn more about Srendi’s Notre Dame experience.
Summer Scholars is just one of several Pre-College Programs at Notre Dame. We offer other opportunities for rising high school juniors and seniors each summer, including Leadership Seminars and study abroad in Rome and Ireland.
Notre Dame Summer Programs
Summer Scholars: June 23 - July 7, 2018
This two-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors offers more than 20 programs of study. Topics range from astronomy to film production to global health. Students collaborate on coursework outside of designated class times, as they would in any college setting, and they earn one college credit for completing the program.
Scholars also have plenty of opportunities to join in community activities, both on campus and off. They live in a Notre Dame residence hall, eat in the dining halls, and perform service work in the surrounding community, which most scholars say is one of the most meaningful experiences of the program.
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Leadership Seminars: July 14 - July 25, 2018
Students admitted to Leadership Seminars also spend two weeks living and learning on the Notre Dame campus. The program and students’ travel expenses are paid for by the University and students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of the program. Courses are taught by Notre Dame faculty and focus on issues that affect the global community. Students can choose from three tracks: American Arts, Popular Culture, and Social Change; Global Issues: Towards a Just Peace; and Science, Ethics, and Responsibility. This program also offers a meaningful service experience in the local community.
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Study Abroad: Ireland - July 14 – July 28, 2018
Discover the rich history and culture of bustling Dublin and bucolic Connemara, Ireland, during this 12-day seminar on the Emerald Isle. Guided by Notre Dame faculty and local scholars, students embark on an exploration of Irish culture, history, and landscape. Classes take place at the Notre Dame Dublin Global Gateway and outdoors at various sites in the east and west of Ireland. In addition to courses, there are field trips throughout the program and students have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities including trekking, a bog challenge, a cooking demonstration, Connemara Pony trekking, a hurling lesson, and a visit to a sheep farm. The first week is spent at Kylemore Abbey, a gothic Benedictine abbey in Connemara, County Galway. The second week is spent at the Global Gateway in the heart of Georgian Dublin.
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Study Abroad: Rome - June 2 – June 16, 2018
Spend 12 days in the Eternal City! This program for rising seniors introduces students to the history and culture of Rome, with a focus on the built environment. Courses take place at various sites around the city and at the Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway, which is located in Via Ostilia just a block from the Colosseum. Students learn from Notre Dame faculty in a range of fields, from art history and architecture to anthropology, which provides students with an immersive experience and guides their exploration of this fascinating city. Students have the opportunity to visit many of Italy’s most revered cultural treasures, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Pantheon, Nero's palace, and the Vatican.
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