Summer Discovery University of California, Los Angeles (Ages 14-18)
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Summer Discovery at UCLA helps students prepare for their transition from high school to college. The pre-college program combines academics, athletics, and activities to give high school students a great introduction to college life.
UCLA is recognized worldwide for excellence in academics and athletics. It is consistently ranked as one of America’s top 25 universities and has more NCAA team championships than any other school. Famous alumni include Matt Damon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Jim Morrison. With its ideal location in suburban Los Angeles, UCLA is the perfect setting for a pre-college program.
SUMMER DISCOVERY UCLA AT A GLANCE
- Location: Los Angeles, United States of America
- Age Range: 14 – 18
- Maximum number of students: 1,100
- Number of lessons per week: 4-5, from 1.5 -2 hours per lesson
- Maximum number of students per class: 5 – 25 students (seminars) or 40 – 50 (lecture-style classes), 75 for the Andeson Academies
- Ratio of staff to students: 1:10
- Number of full-day excursions per week: 1 – 2
- Accommodation: Residential
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States of America
“I began working with Summer Discovery a number of years ago. They have a vast assortment of pre-college programs for teenagers, most of which are attended by American children. These programs take place on the campuses of very well-known universities, and are designed so that their participants can get a taste of college life on campus, learn new subjects at the same time, and in some of the programs, earn college credit. The program at ULCA offers something for almost every student—it has a wide selection of enrichment courses and sports, along with some very specialized programs in Business and Entertainment, and programs of varying numbers of weeks. It is set on one of the largest United States university campuses, in a city that is a perfect place for teenagers to visit in summer. For students whose first language is not English, there is almost no better way for them to improve their English than by immersing themselves in courses that they find interesting, so that they better learn the language at the same time as the subject matter, while surrounded with American students their own age. The Italian students I have sent on these programs returned with a vast improvement in their language skills and connections to American and international friends that they maintained throughout the year. Students of all nationalities will be able to appreciate the courses like SAT and TOEFL preparation, and essay writing, that will prepare them for an application at a university in America and in other countries.”
Summer Discovery at UCLA Los Angeles
Why study at Summer Discover UCLA?
- UCLA Summer Sessions have provided incredible summer experiences for over 15,000 high school students
- Summer Discovery students come from 43 US states and over 60 countries, ensuring a good mix of nationalities.
- At Summer Discovery, students can live with their friends on one of the finest college campuses in the United States and become more independent with the support of the staff.
- Students can spend their summer discovering everything Los Angeles has to offer, from Manhattan Beach to Disneyland to LA Dodgers games
- Summer Discovery UCLA allows students to take advantage of the fantastic Pac-12 athletic facilities at UCLA through pick-up games, tournaments, and Sports Plus classes.
- Students can choose from over 100 different college credit and enrichment classes or intensive programs such as Psychology, Screenwriting, Sports Business, Acting, and SAT Preparation.
The facilities
SUMMER DISCOVERY UCLA FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Various dining options
- Health Centre
- Sports Centre
- Residential Rooms
More on the Services at Summer Discovery UCLA
Support and Supervision
Staff members are committed to the support and supervision of Summer Discovery students with daily sign-ins and room checks being used for the student’s safety. Students can walk around the campus and Westwood Village in small groups.
Medical Care
If a student is not feeling well, Summer Discovery staff make all medical appointments, accompany students to medical facilities, obtain prescription medications, and notify parents after medical visits. Appointments are made with local doctors or the UCLA Medical Centre.
Travel Reservations
Upon request, Musiker Travel can make all flight arrangements for students from North America. Students living outside of North America, will receive instructions for making their own flight arrangements.
Airport Transfers on Arrival and Departure Days
Summer Discovery provides escorted transfers from/to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an additional fee. Students are met at baggage claim or outside customs for international flights, and assisted with their departure. Students must arrive and depart on the specified arrival and departure days only. If this is not possible, they must arrive the day after arrival day or depart the day before departure day. No rooms are available at the residence hall outside of the dates of the program.
The courses
Summer Discovery UCLA Enrichment Program
Summer Discovery partners with UCLA Cultural and Recreational Affairs to offer enrichment classes exclusively for Summer Discovery students. These classes are taught by UCLA faculty, graduate teaching instructors, and top secondary school teachers, and meet 4-5 times weekly for 1.5 – 2 hours. Class sizes are from 5 – 20 students. Most classes have homework, papers, and/or tests and are graded Pass/No Pass. Students will receive a Summer Discovery “Certificate of Completion” at the end of the program. Some classes include a supplemental fee.
Anderson Business
- The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports at UCLA Anderson School of Management. (This special program meets Monday – Thursday, both morning and afternoon, with a lunch break. No other courses may be taken in conjunction with this course.) Supplemental Fee
- Digital Marketing and Social Media Academy at UCLA Anderson School of Management. (This special program meets Monday – Thursday, both morning and afternoon, with a lunch break. No other courses may be taken in conjunction with this course.) Session 1 only Supplemental Fee
Art
- Mixed Media Art – Supplemental Fee
Business/Law
- Entertainment Business – Supplemental fee
- Crime Scene Investigation – CSI Los Angeles
- Principles of Economics
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Advertising
- Foundations of Sports Business – Supplemental fee
- Sports Business Academy – Supplemental fee
- Exploring the Law
- Business of Video Games
- Business of Fashion
Discovery Works Community Service
- Discovery Works Community Service (Volunteer work)
English as a Second Language/TOEFL Prep
- Conversation in English for Intermediate & Advanced Students – Supplemental fee
- iBT TOEFL Preparation (students are required to bring a laptop to this class) – Supplemental fee
- Academic Writing for International Students
Entertainment and Media
- Introduction to Filmmaking – Supplemental fee
- Digital Marketing and Social Media Academy – Supplemental fee
Fitness, Sports and Health
- Advanced Tennis Group Lessons – Supplemental fee
- Beginning and Intermediate Tennis Group Lessons – Supplemental fee
- Beginning and Intermediate Surfing – Supplemental fee
Performing Arts
- Hip-Hop Dance
Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
SAT or ACT Prep
- SAT Fundamentals Course by the Princeton Review with Free ACT Prep – Supplemental fee
- ACT Fundamentals Course by the Princeton Review with Free SAT Prep – Supplemental fee
- SAT or ACT Ultimate Small Group Tutoring (4 Students Maximum) by The Princeton Review – Supplemental fee
Screenwriting
- Screenwriting for Film and TV with Hollywood Screenwriters
Skill Building
- Skills for Academic Success in College
- Public Speaking and Debate
- Digital Photography and Computer Enhancement
- Fashion Design
Writing
- Essay Writing Workshop (Students must have a proficiency in English as this class in not intended as a study or practice of the English language)
Here is a sample of a weekday at Summer Discovery UCLA
Accommodation at UCLA
Students will stay at the Hedrick Summit Suites and will be a part of a dynamic community of students and staff living together in one residence hall. There are Resident Counselors (RCs) who live down the hall and are available 24/7 in case a student needs help.
Students can live in a single, double, or triple room in a 4, 5, 6, or 10-person suite and share a bathroom(s) with just their suitemates. Every air-conditioned room includes a bed, study desk, closet, and Wi-Fi. Lounges, game rooms, laundry facilities, and the Summer Discovery office are all in the residence hall. The residence is a short walk from Rieber dining hall, academic buildings, and the Wooden Sports and Recreation Center.
Unlimited Dining on Campus
Students will have three delicious meals every weekday and two per day on weekends in the modern Rieber dining hall. Vegetarian and special diets can be catered for.
Dates and Fees
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