Ultimate Summer Experiences

Maximize your time off with a one- to two-week Summer Institute that grows your skills, boosts your resume, and forges lifetime connections!

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Summer Program Dates & Benefits

Engineering AI at Johns Hopkins University

2-weeks: July 20 to Aug 1 // 1-week only: July 25 to Aug 1
For all ages of domestic and international undergraduate students

What you'll do: Work with Whiting School of Engineering faculty on real-world AI applications.

What you'll get: Housing, meals, and 24/7 support included. Certificate awarded by Johns Hopkins University.

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2026

Leadership & Career Academy in Miami, Florida

July 6 to 18
For domestic and international high school students ages 14-18

What you'll do: Explore careers through aptitude assessments, corporate site visits, and campus life at FIU in Miami.

What you'll get: Housing, meals, and 24/7 support included. Certificate awarded by Shorelight.

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2026

Applied AI in Engineering at UC Berkeley

July 6 to 18
For all ages of domestic and international undergraduate students

What you'll do: Learn how AI is transforming energy, autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and more. Daily lectures from Berkeley Engineering faculty.

What you'll get: Housing, meals, and 24/7 support included. Certificate awarded by UC Berkeley.

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2026

College Readiness Academy in Boston, Massachusetts

July 20 to Aug 1 
For domestic and international high school students ages 14-18

What you'll do: Tour nine colleges including Harvard, MIT, Brown, Yale, and Northeastern. Sit in real classrooms, work on your college application, and get SAT prep along the way.

What you'll get: Housing, meals, and 24/7 support included. Certificate awarded by Shorelight.

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2026
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Inside UC Berkeley’s Applied AI Summer Institute: Projects, Experience & Alumni Insights

What’s it really like to spend your summer at the University of California, Berkeley?

Join us for an exclusive live session on the Applied AI Summer Institute, where we dive into not just what you’ll learn, but what you’ll experience.

From collaborating on cutting-edge AI projects to connecting with like-minded peers, exploring the vibrant Berkeley campus, and immersing yourself in a renowned academic environment, this webinar will give you an insider’s view of the journey.

Hear directly from alumni as they share their unfiltered stories, what surprised them, what pushed them out of their comfort zones, and what made their summer unforgettable.

April 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET
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Study at Johns Hopkins University This Summer
(Exclusive 2026 Opportunity)

Join us for an exclusive webinar on studying at Johns Hopkins University this summer and discover how you can earn graduate-level credits while experiencing campus life on a world-renowned campus.

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the JHU Engineer AI summer program, including the academic structure, areas of study, and how to earn 2 credits through Johns Hopkins’ 2-week summer program. You will gain insight into the learning environment, expectations, and the kind of intellectual engagement that defines the Johns Hopkins experience.

Beyond academics, we will explore what it is like to live and learn on campus, including engaging with a diverse and driven peer group and navigating the day to day student experience in a rigorous and inspiring setting.

Whether you are looking to deepen your academic interests, challenge yourself in a university setting, or gain early exposure to graduate level learning, this session will help you understand the full value of this exclusive 2026 opportunity.

May 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET
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