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Travel programs with the Smithsonian Institution for grades 8–12

Challenge yourself academically at the world's most prestigious universities

Non-profit organization offering student travel scholarships

High school youth summit focused on public health, climate change, and equity

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Campus-based climate change program for grades 9–12

Germany & Sweden

The Future of Transportation

June 19 — July 6
$8,290 + airfare

Germany & Sweden

The Future of Transportation

June 19 — July 6
$8,290 + airfare

Travel to Germany and Sweden this summer and dive into the history of the automobile industry in these two influential countries, and witness how tech and automotive companies are propelling us into the electrified and autonomous future. Learn about automation and design with visits to Volkswagen, BMW, and Volvo factory headquarters, and see their current and future electric vehicles. Meet with experts and industry professionals in the worlds of electrified transport, charging systems, and autonomous driving; and explore careers related to engineering, automotive design, and urban planning.

• Explore the future of the auto industry with visits to VW, BMW, and Volvo
• Meet professionals in automotive engineering and design
• Meet with engineers developing electrified and self-driving cars
• Explore the Gothenburg archipelago of southern Sweden
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