CampEd – U.S. MidWest – Summer 2023

Dates

From: July 2, 2023
To: July 14, 2023

Duration

12 Days

States

Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana

Cost

$3,000$2,800

Exclusive of airfare and visa fee
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2023

Early bird Cost:

$2,800

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. Students will get the opportunity to explore their inner potential through fields such as visual arts, medicine, business, STEM, and journalism. Embark on this fun-filled journey and explore the endless possibilities with EdPrograms Career Pathways Midwest Tour!
Explore the Midwest through the lens of the iconic city of Chicago and witness the American Spirit!

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 explores various career options while visiting a diverse range of universities, to give students a better understanding of their future and their right-fit college.

Counselors:

EdPrograms offers high school counselors an opportunity to develop their skills further and expand their network through workshops and informative sessions at multiple institutions. Every program that we offer has counselors accompanying the students as chaperones.

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

*Participating Institutions may change upon EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions availability.

Tentative Schedule for the Day

8:30 am
Check-in to a hotel/dorm and discuss the agenda with the program director
9:30am
Participate in an ice-breaking activity and other group activities to start your day on a high energy note
11:00am
Explore a career track at one of the universities and learn all about future career opportunities in that particular field
1:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow students and share your highlights of the day
2:30pm
Take an interactive tour of the university and ask questions about campus life, student activities and university culture from the current university students
3:30pm
Learn all about the admission requirements and financial aid opportunities
4:30pm
Attend a session on public speaking and practice delivering your own pitch in front of an audience
5:30pm
Explore the beautiful city of New York and stroll through Central Park for the perfect opportunity to take lots of pictures!
8:00pm
Play board games and enjoy other social activities to relax and unwind for the day

*Agenda may change on EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions availability

Sightseeing/Other Activities

Six Flags
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

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

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

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