Mit hssp

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>Is anyone on here going?</p>

<p>Just wondering.</p>

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<p>I’ve actually never heard of this one. I’m guessing it stands for “high school summer program”…</p>

<p>What will you do there? Is it geared towards a single subject or is it just an ‘educational’ experience?</p>

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<p>The High School Studies Program (HSSP) offers non-credit, enrichment courses to 7th-12th grade students. Each session has three time blocks of classes, and students can sign up for one, two, or all three. HSSP classes are designed to give students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to explore a variety of both academic and non-academic subjects. Past classes include “The Science of a Bottle of Soda,” “Intro to Biological Engineering,” “Playwriting” and “Europe in Crisis: The World Wars.” </p>

<p>It only costs $30 and if u register u get in. Its nothing prestigous but I think it will be fun.</p>

<p>I’m taking a number theory class and a biological engineering class.</p>

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<p>That’s cool :] How long will you be there?</p>

<p>Have fun!</p>

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<p>like 9 am - 5 pm for 8 sundays</p>

<p>hopefully my parents let me take the train in because i live about an hour away</p>

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<p>DD did HSSP in spring several years ago; definately worth it in interesting ways. Being on your own as a high school student on the MIT campus is a wonderful growth experience. Take time to poke around in the lab and talk the students about thier projects. Take time to check out the various buildings and museums, including the Hack Museum. </p>

<p>DD did “The world through the eye of Science Fiction” taught by Josh Shane. INCREDIBLE. She read like a maniac - truly wonderful, lesser know books and the instructor facilitated discussion 9 levels higher then she had ever been exposed to before. And it did not hurt that she was for once not the smartest person in the room. The Teacher taught her how to participate in intelligent discourse without being an intellectual snob. </p>

<p>The classes were taught by volunteers who love the subject matter and want to share it with other people who will share their passion. Ignore the 10 kids in class who are there because their parents force them. Sit in the front and develop a relationship with the instructor. Ask questions. Leave the troublesome students behind. </p>

<p>MIT HSSP is a great addition to your summer. Not everyone can go to competitive or $$$ summer programs. Make your summer rich with other experiences as well.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice!!</p>