Dates
From: June 28, 2020
To: July 11, 2020
Duration
14 Days
States
Illinois, Iowa & Indiana
Cost
$2600
Exclusive of airfare and visa fee
What is unique about this program?
Experience the midwestern hospitality on this two-week program and witness not only the architectural marvel that is the city of Chicago but also the unique blend of universities the Midwest has to offer. Students will get the opportunity to explore their inner potential through fields such as visual arts, medicine, business, STEM, Journalism and much more. Embark on this fun-filled journey and explore the endless possibilities with Career Pathways 2019 Midwest Program!
Who is this program for?
Students:
This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels) interested in learning more about higher education abroad. The program will allow students to explore various career options and visit a diverse range of universities to give them a better understanding of their future career path as well as the kind of university that fits their needs
Counselors:
EdPrograms offers high school counselors an opportunity to further develop their skills and expertise through workshops and informative sessions as a part of the program. Every program that we offer has counselors accompanying the students as their chaperons.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Visiting Universities
(Tentative)
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois – Chicago
- DePaul University
- University of Northern Iowa
- University of Iowa
- Drake University
- Valparaiso University
Tentative Schedule for the Day
8:30 am
Breakfast on campus
9:00 am
Explore a career track at one of the universities and learn all about future career opportunities in that particular field
12:00 pm
Enjoy lunch with your fellow students and share your highlights of the day
1:00 pm
Work on your very own business idea and present it to the judges for a chance to win amazing prices
5:00 pm
Make your very own pizza as part of the culinary career exploration track
6:00 pm
Explore Chicago and shop at Magnificent Mile!
11:00 pm
Return to your room and sleep. You’ve got a busy day tomorrow!
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- 4th of July Celebrations
- Downtown Chicago
- Indiana Dunes
- And many more!
What’s Included
Faculty-led classes & Workshops
Experiential Learning
Hotels/Hostels
Health Insurance
Meals
Ground Transportation
Recreational Activities
Full-time Tour Director
Chaperones
Admissions team at each visiting Institution
Etiquette Training
Life Skills
Eligibility Requirements
- This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels)
- This is a self-funded program. Your parents can contribute towards the cost of the program. Unfortunately, we are not offering any scholarships at this point.
- Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered complete without submitting the required video
- Students must have a valid passport
- Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Student needs to ensure that their respective counselors have submitted the required recommendation form available on the EdPrograms website
- Successful students will be selected by EdPrograms after the evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
- Counselors also need to submit a letter of nomination from their respective schools
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Counselors who can nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be given preference and will have the cost of the program subsidized for them
- Counselors can only be guaranteed a slot into program after the successful induction of their nominated students into the program
- All counselors will be required to do an in-person interview
- Successful counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications and interview. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Students
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- This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels)
- This is a self-funded program. Your parents can contribute towards the cost of the program. Unfortunately, we are not offering any scholarships at this point.
- Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered complete without submitting the required video
- Students must have a valid passport
- Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Student needs to ensure that their respective counselors have submitted the required recommendation form available on the EdPrograms website
- Successful students will be selected by EdPrograms after the evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Counselors
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- Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
- Counselors also need to submit a letter of nomination from their respective schools
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Counselors who can nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be given preference and will have the cost of the program subsidized for them
- Counselors can only be guaranteed a slot into program after the successful induction of their nominated students into the program
- All counselors will be required to do an in-person interview
- Successful counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications and interview. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
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