Overview
Our goal is to provide a superior experience at the lowest possible cost. The core mission of the University of Texas is to transform lives for the benefit of society through the core values of learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility. The Summer Symposium is a unique University program for motivated high school students combining academics, service, and research.
Dr. Madeline Maxwell, the Director of the Summer Symposium, has won awards for teaching and research. She has taught courses in peace, conflict and communication in Sweden, Mexico and Brazil, Pennsylvania and Arizona, as well as at UT.
Sessions will be led by distinguished scholars and performing artists. Mentors will be drawn from outstanding and mature students at the university.
The Summer Symposium is sanctioned by the? University of Texas at Austin.
Students have authorized access to the Nation's 6th largest public library.
All after-expense proceeds go to university student programs.
The Summer Symposium combines excellent intellectual education with hands-on training in conflict skills. It is the only such program for high school students in the nation that follows the objectives of the United States Institute of Peace.
Substantial financial aid is available based on need.
Three meals a day and air-conditioned lodging are yours in a private dormitory with a pool.
Ethernet access is available in the dorm, and we will use a state-of-the-art university computer laboratory.
Students who wish to stay both sessions will stay over Saturday night with no extra charge.
We believe in community effort. All the students will help and support each other in the development of their skills and understanding. We are happy to include students from ninth grade to pre-college. We have found that our approach to integrating students at different levels leads to a worthwhile experience for different ages. We find that the youngest students find it easier to join in if they board and take full advantage of the relationships that develop. If a student thinks the symposium sounds like fun, he or she will most likely have a great time. If it is a hard sell for the younger ones, then waiting another year makes good sense. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We promise a superior staff of university instructors and performing artists and a student to mentor ratio of 6 to 1.
Students will receive 24-hour supervision.