<p>Basically, I really love econ. I've been reading and studying econ. books ever since I was a freshman and I love it with a PASSION. I believe I can get 5s on both the micro. and macro. tests once I refresh my memory on those darn equations. I'm really knowledge in theories, abstract thinkings, major economists, all the textbook material. Are there any summer programs out there for people like me? I've searched and searched but it seems like every single program is either dedicated to math/science or law/politics/art/history. Yes, economics is a social science but I would like to solely or primarily focus on econ. during a summer camp. My grades in school are good so feel free to even list all the uber-hard ones to get into...</p>
<p>I'd suggest that rather than a camp, that you set up your own business over the summer. Think about something you can do or create, create a business plan, and then get to work. This will give you real-world, direct experience with economic concepts (such as market forces, supply & demand, etc.) -- and will definitely add to the depth of your understanding of the theoretical aspects of econ that seem to appeal to you. </p>
<p>That being said, I did some Googling and came up with the following:</p>
<p>Economics Summer Camp
For Exceptional High School Students
Clemson University
<a href="http://business.clemson.edu/BBTCENTER/summercamp2006/index.htm%5B/url%5D">http://business.clemson.edu/BBTCENTER/summercamp2006/index.htm</a></p>
<p>Gillette Economics for Leaders Programs
<a href="http://www.fte.org/students/efl/dates.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.fte.org/students/efl/dates.php</a></p>
<p>Read Free to Choose, by Milton & Rose Friedman.</p>
<p>The Harvard Summer School has a large array of economics classes, but it is a very expensive program. I think Calmom's idea is better. If you do not set up a business, try to get involved in some job where you'd have a chance to discuss business plans, etc... This might be in a small firm rather than a large one.</p>
<p>Go to: Leadership in the Business World at the Unversity of Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>consider an internship -- if you have a college or university near by, contact the economic department. Go in and speak with the head of the department (or whoever you can find to talk with) and ask if you could work for someone there. explain your knowledge, interests, etc. This is something you could continue during the school year -- and it may even lead to a paying job.</p>
<p>calmom thanks but it's now too late to register for those 2 summer programs... I would love to go to the Upenn or Harvard one but I just don't have the $$ :(... I think I'll just finish up and write some more economic papers during the summer. I'd rather spend $3000 on a business rather than a week-long program./.</p>
<p>The LBW program at Penn has scholarships to give to those in need.</p>
<p>^ Thanks but I've searched and searched and just cannot find a scholarship page. Can any1 help me please? </p>
<p>Leadership in the Business World (LBW)
Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
Management & Technology Summer Institute</p>
<p>I would like to attend any of three, but yeah, I can't find the scholarship pages of these 3 programs newhere.</p>
<p>I have found that the best way to find out about scholarships and/or financial aid is to contact the program via email. Many times I have been unable to find the information on the web and when I email, I am sent the information -- that, or, they tell you they don't offer any and you can cross it off the list.</p>
<p>I believe that they give you that when you are admitted to the program. It is very selective.</p>
<p>Also check out:</p>
<p>Operation Enterprise: <a href="http://www.amanet.org/oe/%5B/url%5D">http://www.amanet.org/oe/</a></p>
<p>There is a summer program in economics at George Mason University. It is a commuter program (no housing) for high school juniors and seniors. Here is a link: <a href="http://ices.gmu.edu/subcategory.php/107.html%5B/url%5D">http://ices.gmu.edu/subcategory.php/107.html</a></p>
<p>Thank you so much! The commuter program won't work though but thanks anyway! I will email them and operation enterprise looks interesting</p>
<p>The University of Chicago, which has one of the world's top economics departments, lets high school students take summer courses. Housing is available. You can choose from a course as short as three weeks or as long as nine. Go to <a href="http://www.uchicago.edu%5B/url%5D">www.uchicago.edu</a>, then search for "summer programs." The course offerings for summer 2007 may not be up yet, but you can get a sense of what was offered last year in economics. There are several different programs - you want the one that lets you take actual college courses.</p>
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<p>go back and look again, the deadline on the website is for the 2006 summer program..you'd be looking at the 2007 summer program. so the info for 2007 isn't even up yet..you've got lots of time. Its great to see you're looking now for a summer program..you'll have plenty of time to do great apps especially for those programs that are no cost. (I noticed one that calmom suggested was at little or no cost. ) Good luck!</p>