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DECA – A Great Extra-Curricular Activity

admin — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

DECA, also known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, founded in 1946, is a non-profit organization that prepares high school and college students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA is designed to promote leadership and professional development by providing its members with a variety of activities, competitions, and networking opportunities. DECA offers a wide range of programs and initiatives, including career exploration and education, competitions, leadership

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Seminar: IvyBoost Education joins hands with the Galaxy Art Group for Children

admin — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:56:05 +0000

Time: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Location: Fremont Main Library Fukaya Room A (2450 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont CA 94538) Seminar: Attend a free lecture on the importance of the dramatic arts and extracurricular activities for applying to top schools The Galaxy Art Group for Children is a non-profit organization located in Fremont. It strongly advocates the improvement of children’s drama education and comprehensive quality, and has tremendously contributed

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3 Benefits of Internships

admin — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:12:32 +0000

During the summer, students find much more time open in their days to explore activities like personal projects, volunteering, or internships. For students who are just starting their first internship, what are 3 benefits they can gain from it? 1. Learn and practice important skills such as public speaking and presentations 2. Learn how to adapt to new environments and speak with new people 3. Learn how to network with

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3 Questions to Ask Before Volunteering

admin — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 23:33:10 +0000

Want to volunteer? Whether you are a freshmen or a senior, volunteering gives you direct experience with the community around you and helps you develop new skills, whether it is from working with shelter animals or cleaning up a local park. Before penciling in volunteer opportunities in your planner, here are some questions you should ask yourself: How much time do I have available for volunteering? What skills do I

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3 Ideas for Summer Success

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 23:08:20 +0000

After cold winter temperatures, are you already thinking of sunny summer days? There are plans you can make for the summer that are both fun and helpful for your future college admissions! Students can think about scheduling summer activities that include 1 or more of the ideas below: 1. Volunteering The extra time during the summer gives you a chance to get more deeply involved with causes that matter to

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How to Find a STEM Summer Program

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:28:05 +0000

Do you love STEM? Are you a student who has a passion for computer programs or a brain for biology? Summer is approaching quickly, and now is a great time to begin researching STEM summer programs. Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Carefully consider your interests. The types of programs available to you will depend on whether your interests are connected more to math, medicine, or another

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Cool Ways for Students to Engage with Computer Science

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:54:21 +0000

Feeding fish to different cats in your backyard or slicing fruit into flying pieces may be all fun and games, but for students who wonder about the process that goes into making those apps, this week is an ideal time to further develop that interest. Computer Science Education week runs this year from December 5-11. How can students get more involved with computer science? 1.Play Minecraft Code.Org has a Minecraft

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High School Students Level Up Lab Skills at Princeton

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:20:14 +0000

Among the many students who love science, the chances for them to participate in challenging science classes and activities at their high school may be numerous. However, the chance to participate in lab research with a professor of a top college is rare. In the summer at Princeton University, the Laboratory Learning Program gives students that very opportunity to develop their skills in lab research by joining a faculty member’s

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Excited about STEM? Consider COSMOS!

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:57:41 +0000

Thinking about pursuing science in the future at a top college? Want to spend your summer studying topics like bioengineering or robotics? COSMOS may be the summer program for you! During COSMOS, students spend 4 weeks on a UC campus working on a STEM-related subject of their interest. Students may choose to apply for this program at a campus like UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, or UC Santa

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Yale Young Global Scholars Still Open for Applications

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:42:16 +0000

While high school students may think that summer is still a far way off, some summer programs already have quickly-approaching deadlines in February. One such program is the Yale Young Global Scholars, which is a program for 10th and 11th grade students offered by Yale University. While last year the Yale Young Global Scholars had 3 different sessions for students to choose from, this year in 2016, the Yale Young

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