Youth Programs
These programs are CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2021. They will RETURN IN 2022.
Please check back for the SUMMER 2022 DATES in May or June 2021.
Are you 16-18 years old and considering applying to top universities in the United States? Join Academic Connections International and see what it is like to study and live on the UC San Diego campus for three weeks in July. Choose one academic class from a variety of subjects in the sciences, arts, and social sciences. Make friends with American high school students and try out one of the world’s best universities, while also enjoying field trips and activities in America’s Finest City — San Diego!
Note: You must have an advanced level of English and excellent grades from secondary school to be accepted to the Academic Connections International program.
Do you want to find out what it would be like to study at a university in the United States? Would you like to get accepted to one of the best? If you are 15-17 years old and would like to improve your writing, academic discussion, research, and critical thinking skills while also gaining a better understanding of U.S. academic culture, American University Experience would be great for you. This program will help prepare you for admission to a U.S. university as well as success once you get there. Receive university admission advising, meet current UC San Diego students, visit university campuses in Southern California, and enjoy other educational and cultural field trips in the region.
Note: You must have an intermediate level of English proficiency to take part in this program.