Recommend Some 2012 Summer Programs For Me

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>I didn't find out about this summer program phenomenon until it was too late to apply for an interesting on this year, but I definitely want to participate in at least one next year. I like how I spent this summer, but it felt sort of empty. I figure that, while I have time I should make a list of programs to apply to now, that way once application time comes (if its anything like last year was, I will be very busy) I will already have the research done. I'm finding myself sort of overwhelmed though, and don't know where to start. Can you help me, CC posters? I've got a few different, pretty diverse interests. </p>

<p>One of the things I'm looking for is a Japanese language program (though not an exchange). I have heard about Middlebury/Montery, Concordia, and FALCON, are there any others worth checking out? Or any run by Pennsylvanian universities? I probably could have signed up for a Concordia session this year, but I have read some negative reviews that have me very nervous.</p>

<p>I'm also looking for research stuff, but I haven't really found anything. Non-residential programs outside of Pennsylvania aren't really feasible for me.</p>

<p>It also seems like it would be fun to attend a program in chemistry, engineering, or linguistics, but I haven't really found anything.</p>

<p>Any suggestions? It probably complicates things that I would need at least some financial aid for all but the cheapest programs.</p>

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<p>My daughter loved Concordia Language Villages Spanish camp El Lago del Bosque when she was younger, and she’s been a counselor at their Arabic camp Al Waha the last two years. It is pretty nice. The four-week (credit) sessions are far more academic than the two-week sessions.</p>

<p>You might find some ideas for Japanese summer sessions in the Less Commonly Taught Languages database:
[The</a> Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) : Less Commonly Taught Languages](<a href=“http://www.carla.umn.edu/lctl/db/index.php]The”>The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA): Less Commonly Taught Languages)</p>

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<p>Thanks, that’s a great resource! It looks like PA’s Japanese pickings are pretty slim, unfortunately.</p>

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<p>Katica, my D2014 just finished up at Concordia’s Chinese village, 2 week session. Loved it, even though she really didn’t want to go when it turned out noone else she knew would be there. Rave reviews about all except a bit tired of eating only Chinese food:) Wants to go back next year. Learned a lot, had fun, reenergized about Mandarin. It is far from PA, but they have options for getting there. Highly recommend.</p>