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Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life is thrilled to offer an exciting, engaging, two-week summer experience for high school students who are passionate about making a difference in the world and having an impact on local and global issues. With a lens toward advancing equity, inclusion, and participation in civic life, the program will equip students with the civic skills and knowledge to build connections, work collaboratively, and emerge as change agents who can inspire others.
Credit
Residential
Online
Accepts International Students
Final project
Much more than a traditional college readiness program, Leadership for Social Change will enable participants to work together to develop the skills and knowledge to be leaders in their own communities — now and in the future.
Leadership for Social Change (LSC) is a credit-bearing program that will introduce rising high school sophomores-seniors to the myriad of ways social change and civic leaders respond to ruptures in society, with the focal point this year being the systemic disturbances stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These issues will include education inequities, community health disparities, food justice, public policy and more. The objective of the program will be to equip students with the skills and knowledge to lead and emerge as change agents capable of navigating societal challenges.
Thanks to the wonders of digital platforms, we are able to bring the exciting and rigorous academic experience of Leadership for Social Change safely to you in your home.
This two week program is offered both in-person and online. Tufts Virtual campus exists on a series of software platforms to which students will have full access during their program. In particular, the following two platforms will be used for the majority of our activities:
Zoom: allows students to connect for lectures, webinars, breakout sessions, one-on-one mentoring, phone calls, chat sessions ... and more!
Canvas: provides a collaborative space for course content, assignments, and grading. Many programs will host course material (syllabus, readings, review questions, etc.) on a Canvas course site.
The program is designed to create connections between students’ passions and academic interests and by creating opportunities to engage with Tufts faculty and community leaders who are making a difference.
We endeavor to make each moment of the student experience at Tufts memorable for our students.
Week One
This program will combine academics, fieldwork, skill-building, and opportunities for reflection with deeper exploration of specialized topics in civic life. The first week will explore the many pathways to civic engagement such as direct service, politics, advocacy, and social entrepreneurship.
Week Two
In week two, teams based on areas of interest will develop a social impact project. Related site-visits, community field trips, guest speakers and interactive discussions will accompany academic coursework to provide students with a wide range of exposure to the many ways they can work together to create impact in their own communities.
Academic Experience
Tufts Virtual Campus programs are being designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive experiences to our students. We are carefully designing them to have the same academic rigor and expectations for teaching, studying, and achievement as their on-campus counterparts. The benefits of learning in a virtual environment include giving students greater freedom to interact with course content (lectures, presentations, discussions, forums, etc.) on a schedule that works for them, using a wider network of resources to achieve educational goals.
The virtual version of LSC will support students in tapping into their personal strengths and embracing the role of historians during this unprecedented time to shape the narrative for future generations of change agents. The program will consist of interactive faculty lectures, thought-provoking panels featuring community leaders, and small-group mentoring and guided discussions with Tufts University student leaders.
Screen Time
The program is designed to have around 4.5 hours of screen time per day. Students will be placed in small groups throughout the program to get to know their peers and develop a stronger sense of community. Each group is led by a Tufts University student leader and these small groups serve as a "home base" for students throughout the program.
Final Project & Closing Ceremony
In the second week of LSC, students will apply social change frameworks as they research a social issue present in their home community. Students will explore root causes, identify key stakeholders, analyze existing policy, and develop actionable steps to address the issue before then presenting their project at the LSC closing ceremony. During this time, Tufts faculty and staff as well as students' guests are all welcome to attend.
General Requirements:
1 - Entering high school grades 10-12.
2 - Students will need a laptop to participate in the program.
Residential Students
Students electing to live in the dorms or to attend a residential program must be at least 15 at the start of the program and no older than 19 before the program end date.
International Students
Both domestic and international students are welcome to apply to and attend our pre-college programs, although please note we cannot sponsor visas for this program.
Official Transcript
Statement of Purpose
1 Recommendation
English Test B2
Online Application From
Parent/Guardian Consent
Step 1: Complete an Online Application
The online application will ask you for the following information:
1 - Basic personal information, including parents/guardians and emergency contact (if you are under 18, we will contact a parent for permission to enroll).
2 - Contact information for 1 individual to submit a Letter of Recommendation - this individual can be a teacher, counselor, or mentor. We will contact this individual on your behalf.
3 - Short statement of interest (250 words max).
4 - Test scores - optional, unless you must submit scores as evidence of English proficiency.
Step 2: Upload Your High School Transcript
During your application process, you will be asked to provide us with contact information for an official from your high school. They will receive an email with further instructions to upload your transcript.
Step 3: Parental Consent and Letter of Recommendation
As a part of your application, you will be asked to provide contact information for both a parent/guardian and a recommender. Once you submit your application, our systems will automatically email the parent/guardian and recommender you listed in the application with instructions for how to fill out the online permission or recommendation form.
Please note your application will not be considered submitted and review of your application will not begin until the materials from Step 2 and Step 3 have been received by Tufts Pre-College Programs.
Jul 09 - Jul 21
2 weeks
Residential
Jul 30 - Aug 11
2 weeks
Online
Program Fees - Summer 2023
Virtual Program Fee: $3,800
Includes: all program activities, 1 Tufts credit (pass/fail, pre-matriculation, on passing the program), and daily activities.
Excludes: anything not explicitly stated above.
Residential Program Fee: $5,500
Includes: all program activities, bed in a double-room in a Tufts dormitory, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.
Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $550
A pre-payment on program fees is required to reserve space in the program within 10 business days of admission to the program.
This deposit will be applied toward program fees and is not an additional fee.
The balance of payment for program fees is due upon notification of charges, and no later than May 15.
This deposit is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program.
Financial Aid
Leadership for Social Change supports a limited number of students who are invited to apply for funding. You will be notified by email if you are eligible for this aid. No additional financial aid is available for this program.
Official Transcript
Statement of Purpose
1 Recommendation
English Test B2
Online Application From
Parent/Guardian Consent
Application is closed
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