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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

Switzerland

CERN & the Future of Science

July 1 — July 14
July 7 — July 20
$8,290 + airfare

Switzerland

CERN & the Future of Science

July 1 — July 14
July 7 — July 20
$8,290 + airfare

Immerse yourself in diverse and cutting-edge scientific research this summer in three distinct regions of Switzerland, a country renowned for its cultural offerings, dramatic landscapes, and leading laboratories. On this high school travel program, meet with researchers in physics, biotechnology, astronomy, and climate science. See firsthand how their work is addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, expand your understanding of scientific advances, and explore possible career paths in science and technology.

• Visit CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator
• Raft down the River Lütschine into the turquoise Interlaken
• Work alongside robotics researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences
• Meet with climate scientists at the Jungfraujoch