Great Connections Summer Seminar 2024 in Chicago for Teens and College Students: Scholarships are available!
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/27/2024
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer experience? Your older teens and college students should consider joining the Great Connections Summer Seminar in Chicago from July 20-27! This unique program for 16-24-year-olds is held on the campus of the University of Illinois, Chicago; it combines intellectual exploration with exciting workshops and city adventures. Grow your independence and confidence! Delve into mind-changing texts from ancient to modern. Radically increase your reasoning and communication skills. Meet accomplished professionals. Develop lasting friendships with fascinating fellows from around the world.
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Ever wondered how a single summer can change everything?
July 20-27, 2024
Chicago, IL
Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur.
- For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life,
- Young adults looking for career clarity,
- Young people wanting to express themselves more effectively,
- And students eager to explore great authors and ideas.
our Summer Seminar is your answer.
What Do We Do At Our Seminar?
- We discuss great writing and ideas in small groups, discussions that grow your reasoning power and teamwork skills.
- In our discussions, we delve into seminal texts spanning philosophy to physics, across eras and ideologies, from classics like Plato and Aristotle to contemporary thinkers.
- This summer, our theme, “Reason and Love,” guides our exploration through selected readings including Nietzsche’s “The Problem of Socrates,” Jonas’s “The Phenomenon of Life,” and engaging love poetry by figures such as Ortega y Gasset, Edmund Spenser, Emily Dickinson, and Warsan Shire.
- Participants will receive detailed instructions and materials to read in advance, preparing them for a rich discussion and a deeper understanding of the connections between these ideas and the modern world.
Beyond The Curated Readings....
- Seminar participants engage in a variety of activities to enhance their learning experience. These include exploring art, architecture, music, and personal psychology through introspection, as well as visits to art museums, historical sites, famous buildings, and concerts with guidance from experts.
- The program also features improv comedy workshops to foster relaxation, fun, and improved collaboration among participants.
Seminar Fees
Tuition covers all Seminar programming for 7+ days; Room and board includes 8 nights, plus opening and closing dinners.
Save money by registering early!
Sign up by:
- June 15th, 2024: Tuition $500; Room and Board $350
- July 1st, 2024: Tuition $1000; Room and Board $750
- After July 1st, 2024: Tuition is $1,500; Room and Board $1000
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Reliance College / Great Connections Summer SeminarLocation:
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago, NY, 60607United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact name:
Marsha Enright
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
07/27/2024
Time:
Resident camp - 7 days
Price:
$850 - $2500 depending on when you sign up
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