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The world's best and most popular pre-college enrichment programs for high school students completing grades 9-12. Summer Discovery offers 10 distinct pre-college enrichment programs located in the United States and abroad. Our 6 domestic campuses include UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Emerson University in Boston and University of Pennsylvania. We also have 4 international programs at Cambridge University and London, England; Florence, Italy; Barcelona and Madrid, Spain; and Shanghai and Beijing, China.
You will participate in an academic program that combines college credit and/or non-credit classes, social activities, creative programming, travel, recreation and sports. Summer Discovery provides you with the chance to make new friends and experience pre-college living and learning before entering college. It will help you achieve in high school and prepare for college. You'll live and learn with peers from all over the USA and the world, as part of a dynamic university community.
The Musiker Family has directed award winning educational summer programs for high school students for 47 years. Bob Musiker, Jimmy Musiker and our staff have vast experience working with and mentoring middle school and high school students. Our administrative staff has worked with Summer Discovery for many years and include:
Most are teachers, guidance counselors or school administrators. Our Resident Counselors are teachers, graduate students, and college seniors that are at least 21 years old (25 years old for International Programs). Resident Counselors are great people to hang out with, talk to, learn from, help you with your classes, and get you involved in activities. The Resident Counselors live on your floor.
With the tremendous diversity of programs, courses, activities and recreation on all campuses, it is difficult to describe A Typical Weekday at Summer Discovery...but we'll try.
Please note: times are approximate and vary from campus to campus.
Yes! You may choose from dozens of enrichment and/or college credit courses that are challenging, but not overwhelming. Most classes are small and emphasize interactive, innovative learning. The teachers are great. They are enthusiastic and supportive, which make learning exciting and fun.
UCLA 6-week session: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending UCLA. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. College credit and enrichment courses meet 2 to 5 times a week, Monday - Friday.
UCLA 3-week session: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending UCLA. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Thursday for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
UC Santa Barbara: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending UCSB. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet in the morning and the afternoons Monday - Friday, 4 to 5 times a week.
University of Michigan: Students are required to take 2 courses per session while attending University of Michigan. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Thursday for 1 1/2 to 2 hours each.
Georgetown University: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending Georgetown University. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Thursday for 1 1/2 to 2 hours each.
Emerson University, Boston - 4 week session: Students are required to take 2 enrichment courses while attending Emerson University. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Thursday for 1 1/2 to 2 hours each
Emerson University, Boston - 2 week Business and Marketing Institute: Students participate in full program that meets morning and afternoon. Course covers Business, Management, Marketing and Finance. No other classes may be taken in conjunction with the Business Institute. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm
University of Pennsylvania - 6-week session: Students are required to take one college credit course and one enrichment or two college credit courses while attending University of Pennsylvania. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday-Friday, 2-3 times per week.
University of Pennsylvania - 4-week Academies: Students are required to take 1 intensive Penn Summer Science Academy while attending University of Pennsylvania; Biomedical Research, Experimental Physics, Art in the City Academy or Social Justice Research Academy. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses and labs meet Monday - Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm.
University of Pennsylvania - Culinary Institute: Students may participate in the full 6-week Culinary intensive program, or students may take one of the two 3-week sessions. Session #1 is dedicated to the creation of savory cuisine and food preparation. Session #2 is dedicated to the art of baking. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and courses descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm.
Cambridge University & London: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending Cambridge Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. College credit courses meet Monday - Friday for 2 1/2 hours. Enrichment courses meet 4 times a week for 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Barcelona & Madrid, Spain: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending Spain. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Spanish Language courses meet Monday-Friday mornings for 3 hours. Enrichment courses meet 2-4 afternoons a week.
Florence, Italy: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending Italy. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Friday for 2 to 2 1/2 hours each.
Shanghai & Beijing, China: Students are required to take 2 courses while attending China. Please visit the campus section for curriculum and course descriptions. Courses meet Monday - Friday for 2 to 2 1/2 hours each.
College credit courses allow you to earn a grade and credits that are transferable to most colleges and universities nationwide. You will earn these credits after successfully completing the course, and can request a transcript for your high school records and college application.
Enrichment classes provide students with skills that are useful for academic achievement, personal growth and college preparation. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.
High schools may award high school credit for Summer Discovery enrichment courses successfully completed during the summer. However, you must have the course pre-approved by your high school prior to the start of the program.
A grade report and transcript-request form will be sent to all Summer Discovery students who have completed college credit courses. Students make transcript requests directly to the university. It is up to the university that you attend if they will accept the credits earned. Over 90% do accept the credit.
Enrolled Summer Discovery students will receive a Course Registration Packet in the Spring. This packet will include course descriptions, times, and dates.
The Summer Discovery teaching faculty are superb. Great teachers make learning interesting and fun. College credit courses are taught by college professors and distinguished visiting faculty.
Enrichment course are taught by university instructors, graduate students, area professionals, and top high school teachers.
There are college students only in the college credit courses at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and The University of Pennsylvania. All other college credit and enrichment courses are dedicated solely to Summer Discovery students.
Summer Discovery staff are available to tutor, assist students with papers and coordinate study sessions. Teachers are also available by appointment, or after class.
All students are required to bring a computer to campus. Most rooms are wired for Internet access. (There may be a small charge for hook-up) If you do not have a laptop you will have access to a multi-station computer center with laser printers and email access.
UCLA: Students will have access to the John Wooden Recreation Center along with several other sports options.
UC Santa Barbara: Students will have access to the Robertson Gym along with several other sports options.
University of Michigan: Students will have access to the Central Campus Recreation Building along with several other sports options.
Georgetown University: Students will have access to the Yates Field House along with several other sports options.
University of Pennsylvania: Students will have access to the Pottruck Athletic Facility along with several other sports options. Students must be 16 years of age by June 15, 2013 in order to use the athletic facilities. There are no exceptions.
Emerson College: They certainly are. Emerson offers intramural, recreational, and fitness opportunities. All Summer Discovery students may enjoy a membership to the on-campus Fitness Center, which offers state-of-the-art training equipment. In the event that the Fitness Center, Brown and Plofker Gyms, and Rotch Field are not available, alternative gym membership will be offered to all students.
Cambridge University: Students will have access to punt on the River Cam, use the Cambridge University Exercise Room, Grass and All Weather Tennis Courts along with several other sporting options.
Barcelona, Spain: Students will have access to a local fitness club in Barcelona, so students can stay in shape while in Spain.
Florence, Italy: Students will have access to the Tropos Athletic Club; a quick walk from the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo.
Shanghai Jiaotong University, China: Students will have access to on-campus athletic facilities at Jiaotong University as well as a full summer membership to Physical Gym; located near our residence.
Summer Discovery's Sports Plus Program is designed for students who want individual and/or small group athletic instruction from qualified coaches, instructors and student athletes. Students receive instruction on a regular basis and may participate in more than one Sports Plus course as it fits into their course schedule. Sports Plus courses have a supplemental fee.
Enrolled Summer Discovery students will receive a Course Registration Packet in the Spring. Course descriptions, times and dates will be provided to help you arrange your schedule appropriately.
UCLA: Every weekend there's a ton of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are trips to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hurricane Harbor,concerts, baseball games, the Mercedes LA Open Tennis Championship (6 week only)San Diego,Santa Barbara and much more. There is an optional trips to Las Vegas. You will be informed of the options during the week by reading the Daily and the activities board. An opportunity to create your individual schedule is offered, however, some activities are "all group" where the entire group is together.
UC Santa Barbara: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are shuttle buses to Goleta, Leadbetter, and Pismo State beaches, Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, Hurricane Harbor Water Park, Museum of Natural History, the Historical Society Museum, the Botanical Garden, Hearst Castle, movies, shopping malls, LA Dodgers Baseball games, and other local outings. You will be informed of the options during the week by Summer Discovery staff and the activities board. An opportunity to create your individual schedule is offered, however, some activities are "all-group" where the entire group is together.
University of Michigan: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are shuttle buses to the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Birch Run Outlets, music festivals, Cedar Point Amusement Park and Resort, The Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame, Ontario Science Center, Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium, the Art Institute of Chicago, Motown Records Studios, major league sporting events, shopping malls, movies, and other local outings. There are trips to Chicago and Toronto. You will be informed of the options during the week through the Summer Discovery staff and the activities board. An opportunity to create your individual schedule is offered, however, some activities are "all group" where the entire group is together.
Georgetown University: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are shuttle buses to the National Zoo, Union Station, National Geographic Society Explorers Hall, Tour of Capitol Hall, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Library of Congress, Baltimore Orioles baseball games, Shenandoah National Park, music festivals, college visits, Georgetown Park Mall, movies, the Smithsonian Institution and other local outings. There are trips to New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Ocean City. You will be informed of the options during the week through the Summer Discovery staff and the activities board. An opportunity to create your individual schedule is offered, however, some activities are "all group" where the entire group is together.
University of Pennsylvania: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are trips to the Liberty Bell, Tour of the US Mint, Independence Hall, a Day at the Beach on the Jersey Shore, Herseypark Amusement Park, Chocolate World, and ZooAmerica. Also, there are day trips to New York and Washington D.C.. In New York, you will visit Columbia University, shop in Times Square and visit the Rockerfeller Center. In Washington D.C., you will visit Georgetown University, Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, the beautiful Washington Mall, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial.
Emerson University, Boston: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are trips to Six Flags New England Amusement Park, Basketball Hall of Fame, Boston Red Sox games at the Legendary Fenway Park, Boston Amphibious Duck Tours, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, major league sporting events, movies, music festivals, shopping malls and other local outings. Weekend trips include Cape Cod, Hampton Beach in New Hampshire and Newport, Rhode Island. You will be informed of the options during the week through the Summer Discovery staff and the activities board. An opportunity to create your individual schedule is offered, however, some activities are "all group" where the entire group is together.
Cambridge University: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are shuttle buses to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Warwick Castle, Ely Cathedral, Midsummers Common, Jesus Green and Parkers Piece, London theater, Big Ben and the Parliament, Buckingham Palace, shopping malls, and other local outings. There are trips to London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Venice and Paris. You will be informed of the options during the week through the Summer Discovery staff and the activities board. An opportunity to create your individual schedule is offered, however, some activities are "all group" where the entire group is together.
Spain: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. There are trips to the Beaches of Barcelona, Cuenca, Tibi Dabo Amusement Park, Sagrada Familia, and La Rambla. Also, enjoy a day trip to the ancient city of Toledo to see Plaza de Zocodover, El Alcazar, Sephardic Museum, and shopping. Rome the Magnificent Museum Trangle in Madrid, which includes the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen Bornemesza.
Florence, Italy: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. Enjoy trips to Pisa & Lucca to visit the Torre Pendente and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Also, experience a beach day on the Mediterranean at Viareggio Beach. Other excursions include Siena, and Gucci-Prada-Dolce & Gabana Outlet Shopping. Students will take a day trip to Rome to see the Colloseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Basilica of St. Peter's in the Vatican City, and more! During our Venice Celebration Weekend overnight trip, students will see the Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco, the Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and climb to the top of the Campanile Tower.
Shanghai and Beijing, China: Every weekend there are tons of optional and scheduled activities, trips and events. Enjoy trips to Hangzhou, a historic Watertown and Hong Kong (optional excursion, additional fee applies). Also experience the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Olympic Stadiums, Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace in Beijing. In Shanghai, visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, Grand Gateway Plaza, Xin Tian Di, The Bund, Dongtai Road Antique Market, Yuyuan Gardens, Tai Kand Road, Local Neighborhoods and more!
UCLA: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in the brand new Hedrick Summit Residence Hall located on the UCLA campus.
UC Santa Barbara: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in Santa Cruz Hall, a two-story dorm located on the Santa Barbara campus.
University of Michigan: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in one of Michigan's state-of-the-art, air-conditioned residence halls located on the central campus. Single and double rooms are available.
Georgetown University: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in the air-conditioned Village C Residence Hall, an impressive, newly refurbished residence hall located on campus, overlooking the Potomac River.
University of Pennsylvania: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in the Quadrangle, better known as the Quad. The Quad is fully air-conditioned, secure, and features amenities such as computer labs, lounges with big screen TV's, study areas, laundry, ping-pong, and vending machines. Conveniently located, it offers residents easy access to all University facilities, restaurants, convenience stores, and other services needed for an active and stimulating environment. All rooms and common spaces have high-speed Internet access and 65-channel cable with premium movie stations.
Emerson University: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in the fully air-conditioned Little Building in double rooms off a corridor, as well as single and double rooms within four-six person suites that share a living area and bathroom. The rooms feature study desks, and ample drawer and closet space. In-house facilities include laundry rooms, television/DVD lounges and SUMMER DISCOVERY offices.
Cambridge University: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in Murray Edwards College located on campus. Rooms are singles, doubles, triples, and quads. Rooms feature twin beds, ample closet space, desks, and phone hook-ups. There are gender specific bathrooms on each floor. Televisions/VCR lounges, a multi-station computer center with laser printers in our computer labs and laundry rooms are located in the dorm.
Spain: While staying in Madrid & Barcelona, all students will stay in first-class hotels featuring air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV and internet connections. In Madrid we live in the first-class NH alberto Aguilera near the Plaza de Espana. In Barcelona, it's the brand new, first-class Hotel dQ, the city's most beautiful residence featuring fitness center, swimming pool and restaurants.
Florence, Italy: You will live with all other Summer Discovery students in the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo. This air-conditioned, first-class hotel is located on the banks of the famed Arno River, and is close to the magnificent Piazza Santa Croce. Rooms are mostly doubles, with very limited triples. Room amenities include private bathrooms, satellite television with several English language channels, in-room phones, internet access, air-conditioning, and daily housekeeping service. The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo has two delicious restaurants, Florence's largest lobby, and 24-hour-a-day front desk services.
China: While in Beijing & Shanghai, all students will stay in first-class hotels featuring air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV and internet connections. In Beijing, we stay at the Baihuan Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Beijing. Our home in Shanghai is SJTU Boxuelou Hotel, a 3-star hotel located by the front gate of the historic SJTU Xuhui campus. Summer Discovery maintains an office starffed seven days a week at SJTU Boxuelou.
Typicall, you can pick your own or we will assign you 1 or 2 roommates. Housing differs from campus to campus. However, most students attend alone. Meeting people and making friends at Summer Discovery is easy. You will submit a Personal Profile form. This form helps us learn about your likes and dislikes, personality traits, interests and sleeping habits. We use this information to match you with roommate(s) with similar interests, and age. Mutual roommate requests are honored, if possible.
Absolutely. You will be able to receive mail and packages as long as your name and room number are indicated on the mail or package. Instructions for sending mail and other packages will be sent to you in the Spring.
UCLA: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Hedrick Hall has electronically controlled key card access. All visitors must check-in at the front desk and at the Summer Discovery office. The Hedrick Hall front desk and the Summer Discovery office are open 24 hours a day. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in the dorm and on the floors with the students. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area communities.
UC Santa Barbara: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Santa Cruz Hall has electronically controlled key card access. All visitors must check-in at the front desk and at the Summer Discovery office. Santa Cruz staff, Campus Security and Summer Discovery staff is on duty 24 hours a day. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in the dorm and on the floors with the students. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area community.
University of Michigan: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Residence Hall staff, Campus Security and Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in the dorm and on the floors with the students. All visitors must check-in at the front desk of the residence hall and at the Summer Discovery office. Students are not able to live on the ground floor. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area community.
Georgetown University: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Village C Residence Hall has electronically controlled key card access. Campus Security and Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in LXR dorm and on the floors with the students. All visitors must check-in at the Summer Discovery office. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area community.
University of Pennsylvania: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. The Quad Residence Halls are equipped with 24-hour monitoring of building entrances. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in the dorm and on the floors with the students. The University also offers a bus service that makes travel to on-campus and Center City hubs safe and convenient. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area community.
Emerson University: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. The Little Building has electronically controlled key card access. Campus Security and Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in Little Building Residence Hall and on the floors with the students. All visitors must check-in at the Summer Discovery office. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area community.
Cambridge University: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Murray Edwards College staff, Campus Security and Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day. Summer Discovery Resident Counselors live in the dorm and on the floors with the students. All visitors must check-in at the Summer Discovery office and the Porters Lodge with the Porter on duty. On campus, you are permitted to walk in small groups in the designated home area community. For additional safety, all students are provided with a free international cell phone rental with a local English number, featuring free incoming calls, voicemail and text messaging, for the furation of the program. The students are instructed on how to order this phone and the phone will be delivered to the student's home prior to the program. There is no charge for the phone rental, however, students are responsible for call charges.
Spain: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Summer Discovery and housing staff are on duty on and off campus 24 hours a day. Resident counselors live in the residence with Summer Discovery students. In keeping with a collegiate atmosphere, students are permitted to walk on campus and in our "home area", but are required to be in small groups. For additional safety, all students are provided with a free international cell phone rental with a local Spanish number, featuring free incoming calls, voicemail and text messaging, for the furation of the program. The students are instructed on how to order this phone and the phone will be delivered to the student's home prior to the program. There is no charge for the phone rental, however, students are responsible for call charges.
Florence, Italy: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Summer Discovery staff is on duty on and off campus 24 hours a day. Resident counselors live in the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo with Summer Discovery students. In keeping with collegiate atmosphere, students are permitted to walk in our "home area" of Florence, but required to be in small groups. For additional safety, all students are provided with a free international cell phone rental with a local Italian number, featuring free incoming calls, voicemail and text messaging, for the furation of the program. The students are instructed on how to order this phone and the phone will be delivered to the student's home prior to the program. There is no charge for the phone rental, however, students are responsible for call charges.
China: Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. Summer Discovery staff is on duty on and off campus 24 hours a day. Resident counselors live in the Boxuelou Hotel with Summer Discovery students. In keeping with collegiate atmosphere, students are permitted to walk in our "home area" of Shanghai, but required to be in small groups. For additional safety, all students are provided with a free international cell phone rental with a local Chinese number, featuring free incoming calls, voicemail and text messaging, for the furation of the program. The students are instructed on how to order this phone and the phone will be delivered to the student's home prior to the program. There is no charge for the phone rental, however, students are responsible for call charges.
UCLA: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments you will be taken to a private physician, who has been seeing our students for many years. . For any emergency situations you will be taken to the UCLA Medical Center on campus. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
UC Santa Barbara: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments you will be taken to the on-campus Student Health Service Center. For any emergency situations you will be taken to the Cottage Hospital in Goleta near campus. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
University of Michigan: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments you will be taken to the University Health Service Center on-campus. For any emergency situations you will be taken to the University of Michigan Medical Center on campus. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
Georgetown University: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments we will take you to the University Health Service on-campus. For any emergency situations you will be taken to the Georgetown University Medical Center. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
University of Pennsylvania: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments you will be taken to the Student Health Services. For any emergency situations you will be taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
Emerson College: We will help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments you will be taken to the University Student Health Service Center on-campus. For any emergency situations you will be taken to the nearby Beth Israel or New England Baptist Hospitals. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
Cambridge University: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments we will take you to the Buckingham Medical Clinic on-campus. For any emergency situations you will be taken to Addenbrookes Hospital near campus. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
Spain: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments we will take you to the in-house bilingual doctor as our hotels in Madrid and Barcelona have bilingual doctors on call 24 hours a day. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
Florence, Italy: We'll help you feel better. We can take you to the doctor. Your family and your doctor complete a Medical Form before you come to campus that will inform us of any health related issues, allergies, and special food needs. For daily appointments we will take you to the in-house bilingual doctor at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo. For any emergency situations you will be taken to Hotpital Santa Maria Nuova, one of Florence's finest hospitals. Our staff will schedule any necessary medical appointments, take you to the appointments, and help fill any prescriptions. Parents are always notified about medical visits.
Shanghai, China: For 24 hour/emergency care, students are taken to Shanghai United Family Hospitals and Clinics, the most prominent, international standard medical service and healthcare organization in China. International SOS supplemental medical/health service (included in tuition) provides access to a hotline with bilingual doctors on call 24 hours a day. This is a supplemental travel service and students should verify that their regular insurance plans provide coverage while in China. Summer Discovery staff make all medical appointments, transport and accompany student to medical facilities, obtain prescription medications and notify parents after medical visits.
Summer Discovery is pleased to offer assistance in facilitating transportation via, car, bus, train or plane. Staff meet all incoming flights at baggage claim and assist with all departures. We will provide escorted transfers to and from specific airports for a fee each way. All plane arrangements are made through Musiker Travel, our own travel agency, at the lowest available fares. If you are being driven to campus, driving directions will be provided one month prior to the program.
Summer Discovery staff will be wearing BLUE Summer Discovery t-shirts and holding Summer Discovery signs.
This will depend upon your individual spending habits. We suggest between $60-$90 a week for snacks and souvenirs like college t-shirts, boxers and sweats, late night pizza, books, clothes and stuff. Most Summer Discovery students bring an ATM card. These can be used at cash machines on campus. We suggest traveler's checks instead of cash, and an optional credit card for emergencies.
Yes you can. We can provide names of students who took part on a specific Summer Discovery program.
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