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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA & CAMBRIDGE, UK | ON-CAMPUS, LOCATION-BASED & ONLINE PROGRAMS
Wharton Global Youth Programs
Ready for a first-rate summer experience at America’s first university? Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, Penn offers an authentic Ivy League experience in the heart of Philadelphia for academically gifted high school students. Penn flourishes in and is enriched by a vibrant urban ecosystem steeped in history and brimming with arts, culture, and innovation. Explore America’s history in Philly’s urban setting and feel the pulse of arts, culture, and innovation. Engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections while taking challenging courses. For summer 2023, Wharton Global Youth Program is offering on-campus, location-based and online summer programs.
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Campus Life
After class, take a walk down Locust Walk in the heart of campus, visit Ben on the Bench, or admire the campus architecture and tree-lined walkways. Penn is known for its extraordinary athletic and recreational facilities. Organize pick-up games in Penn Park or play tennis with a friend at the Hamlin Tennis Center.
Top Wharton Activities
- Explore the history of Philadelphia at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Society Hill
- Ride the roller coasters at Hershey Park
- Cheer for the Philadelphia Phillies at a major league baseball game
- Shop over 400 stores at King of Prussia Mall, the East Coast’s premier shopping destination
- Test your skills at detecting counterfeit bills at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
- Try the city’s authentic cheese steaks at Steve's Prince of Steaks
- Test your knowledge at our weekly “Trivia Night”
Dates & Program Fees
- 2024 Coming SoonOn Campus, Online, or Location BasedSee Available Courses
The Wharton Difference
The Wharton Global Youth Program provides extensive opportunities for pre-collegiate students to explore business practices, analyze the world’s complex challenges, and take the first steps in becoming a leader who will transform the global economy. This top-tier program at one of the world's top business schools gives high school students a summer experience that will impact their life - and the world!
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New Program in Cambridge - Strategy and International Management
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