How To Enjoy Your Summer Vacation And Earn College Credits

How does it sound to enjoy the summer vacation and earn college credits at the same time? Good, right? Then you should be applying for the one of the many Colleges's Summer Youth Program. Throughout US, there are many colleges and universities that offer your choice of subjects that help you to earn a semester worth credits. Details about some of these colleges and what they offer are mentioned below:

SeaTrek

Students interested in marine science and biology ought to go for the SeaTrek, where along with increasing their knowledge by working in reality, the students can also earn credits by providing community service. This can be done, by either working on a project of group service, like reef fish identification, turtle tagging and monitoring, etc. or by assisting some lead biologist. The students can complete 15 hours or more of community service, in each of the 5 marine science programs of SeaTrek.

The South America Snow Sessions College Program

Sierra Nevada College offers the South America Snow Sessions College Program, which allow students to balance their summer by snowboarding or skiing and attend classes as well to gain credits for college. Amidst the breathtaking scenario in Bariloche, this course is scheduled in July and August, where you can acquire up to 12 credits for your college by doing the thing that you love - skiing. How better can a vacation be? You will be attending classes related to these topics only and that too in the evening, providing you ample time to skirt through the steep lines of Bariloche.

Anyone 15 years or older can take credits during SASS program, which will be duly transferred to your college. Sierra Nevada College is a 4 years liberal art college that is fully accredited, and extends financial help to undergraduates who qualify. You will enjoy the privilege of learning from professors like pro skier Michelle Parker and pro snowboarder Andrew Burns. You can learn and improve your skills at photography from professional snow sports filmmakers, or practice your Spanish speaking skills with a local Argentine teacher, or with a seasoned helicopter skiing guide, get your AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Training and many more.

The benefit of this program is that the moment you enroll for SNC courses, you earn yourself a full-service experience with the SASS camp, where you will be provided the accommodation in dormitories, coaching, winter sports, and cultural activities. Yearly, there are two sessions from July- August, each over a period of two weeks with 45 hours of training on and off the mountains. Students have to pay US $580 per credit hour for the summer courses in SNC and $3,890 for pupils of 18 years and above.

Other colleges like Southern Oregon University and QuestBridge College Prep proposes Summer Start Program and annual summer scholarship programs respectively. Here you get the opportunity to earn credits. An application duly signed by your High School, needs to be submitted by interested students to this University to commence the program.

With these facilities and enrolling yourself in one of the programs you can earn credits and enjoy the summer vacation at the same time.