Summerfuel
UMass-Amherst
| Dates | June 28 - July 25, 2009 |
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| Tuition | $6,195 |
| Housing | Residential |
| Grades | Completing grades 9 - 12 |
The ASA program at UMass is a fantastic opportunity to sample college life at one of the nation's premier academic institutions in one of the most charming college towns in the U.S. Set in the beautiful Pioneer Valley, Amherst is a fun, funky little town with coffee shops, unique eateries, great bookstores and music spots that you won't find any where else. It's also just 90 miles from Boston, which means it offers a great combination of relaxed summer setting and exciting urban options.
The ASA program at UMass is designed to provide students with an engaging and exciting academic experience, a rich social experience and the wonderful camaraderie of a summer program with a student body that is diverse in both their interests and their cultures. ASA classes are focused and interesting, adding hands-on, active opportunities wherever possible. They're also of great quality, taught by experienced professors. After all, if you're going to take a class this summer, why not make it a meaningful one? In addition to coursework, the ASA UMass program offers fantastic opportunities to form friendships with interesting new people. The staff are engaged and involved and play a pivotal role in helping students adjust and enjoy their ASA experience. Weekend trips are also key, with days spent at the beach or in Boston or at Six Flags, summer could hardly be more interesting.
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US Pre-College Spend your summer learning more about life on a college campus. Take college-style seminars in a range of subjects taught by inspirational professors but save time to experience the fun on offer in a wide range of activities, program events and weekend travel. For students completing grades 9-12.
UMass-Amherst Highlights
- make the beautiful new North apartments your home
- trips to Boston, Six Flags Great Adventure, Newport RI and area beaches are all included
- get involved - choose community service as your mini-course
- play - volleyball, basketball, tennis and golf are program favorites
- explore - nearby Northampton, bike, hike or just relax on campus
- meet over 25 admissions professionals at ASA's College Fair
Itinerary
| June 28 | Arrive Amherst |
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| June 29 | Orientation; Classes begin |
| July TBD | Boston Red Sox Game |
| July 4 | Boston Trip |
| July 5 | Six Flags New England |
| July 11 | Newport, RI |
| July 12 | Tanglewood or Mass MoMA |
| July 18 | Misquamicut Beach or Rafting |
| July 19 | Boston Trip |
| July 25 | Depart Amherst |