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Summer@Brown

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Brown University

Providence, RI1-5 weeks (June 15 to July 25, 2026)

Summer@Brown is a pre-college program offered by Brown University that allows high school students in grades 9 through 12 to experience college-level academics on an Ivy League campus. With over 230 courses available across disciplines ranging from neuroscience and creative writing to business and philosophy, students can explore subjects that reflect Brown's renowned Open Curriculum. Programs run from June 15 to July 25, 2026, in 1-, 2-, and 3-week on-campus sessions as well as 5-week hybrid formats combining online and in-person learning. It is an outstanding opportunity for motivated high schoolers to challenge themselves academically, experience life on a college campus, and discover their intellectual passions.

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Skills You'll Build

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Research Methods

Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.

Time Management

Prioritizing tasks and using time effectively to meet deadlines and goals.

Active Listening

Fully focusing on and understanding what someone else is communicating.

Public Speaking

Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

Related Careers

University Professor

Students experience college-level academics and independent research in a student-centered learning environment mirroring undergraduate study.

Teacher

Exposure to diverse subjects and teaching approaches across 230+ courses develops understanding of how different disciplines engage learners.

Journalist

Writing and communications courses with emphasis on inquiry-based learning and articulate expression build foundation for journalistic work.

Policy Analyst

Courses in political science, philosophy, and history develop analytical and critical thinking skills essential for policy work.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
9th - 12th
Format
Hybrid
Time Commitment
25-35 hrs/week
Best For
Curious scholars exploring diverse interests

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