Why should I attend?
1) Cancer is fascinating. 2) Get a feel for college living and college curriculum in a low-stress, safe environment. 3) Sharpen your academic skills and learn to think using the scientific method. 4) Gain valuable job experience. 5) Get a jump on your future college peers.
Who is eligible to attend?
Mature high school students ages 14-18 who have previously taken high school biology. Exceptions can be made for students who are constrained by certain circumstances.
Are International students welcome to attend?
Yes, of course. The tuition is the same, just make sure that your travel and visa arrangements are taken care of well before the start of the class.
What should I bring?
Upon acceptance and payment of the deposit, a list of items to bring will be sent out.
What is the application process?
Applications + 1 letter of recommendation are due on May 20th. Notifications of acceptance are sent out on May 25th, although potential students are encouraged to apply earlier as obviously qualified students may receive acceptance prior to May 15th. Tuition is due June 5th.
If I am unable to attend are refunds available?
If the request for cancellation is received by June 15th, 2013, the entire tuition will be refunded, except for an administrative fee of $150 to cover contractual obligations already made on the student’s behalf. For cancellation requests made after June 15th, 2013 no refund will be given except for medical reasons, which must be documented in writing by a physician. In this case the tuition will be refunded as if the request had been received before June 15th, 2013. Requests to cancel enrollment during the workshop will be handled like a cancellation request received after June 10th: no refund will be given except for medical reasons documented by a physician. If the student must leave the camp for documented medical reasons, the workshop fee will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.
How much does the transportation cost?
Upon acceptance, book your ticket as soon as possible. Transportation to/from the airport to the university campus is included in the workshop fee.
Are scholarships available?
No, there are no scholarships available. However, a discounted rate may be available for exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Please inquire.
Where are students housed?
Students will be housed in undergraduate housing for university students. In general, the students will have a roommate, shared bathrooms and common areas. At the UC-Berkeley campus, students will be housed at Foothill. At the UC-Santa Cruz campus, the students will be housed at Cowell College.
Are the universities safe?
Adult workshop staff will be nearby at all times, the living accommodations are controlled-access and the university campuses are regularly patrolled by campus police. The health and safety of the attendees is our first priority.
Are scholarships available?
No, there are no scholarships available. However, a discounted rate may be available for exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Please inquire.
Are there recreational activities planned?
There will be recreational activities in the evenings (for example: bowling at the Student Union) as well as free time, which can be spent relaxing or working on independent research projects. There will be 1.5 free days that will include at least one chaperoned field trip. Field trips may include a trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, or a trip to Fishermans’ Wharf in nearby San Francisco.
What will the academic schedule be like?
In general, the students will be busy with the class from 9am-5pm, with an hour and a half lunch. Breakfast will be served before classes start in the morning, and dinner will be served after classes conclude for the day. The first one third of the workshop will include mostly lecture classes, while the final two thirds of the workshop will be a mixture of lecture, hands-on laboratory classes and computer research for their independent research project.
Are there laundry facilities available?
Yes. Laundry detergent will be provided.
May I bring my laptop computer?
Laptops are permitted, but are not necessary.
FAQ
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