Future Computer Scientist Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Computer Science
Future Computer Scientist Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Computer Science
Overview
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The Future Computer Scientist Summer Experience gives students aged 12-14 a 360-degree, fully-immersive experience of working as a computer scientist in London.
Over the course of two weeks, students aged 12-14 will have some of the most prestigious experiences of computer science that one can imagine: designing your own video game with experts, meeting with a state of the art robot and designing your own software.
Also available on the Summer Experience are daily Q&A sessions with computer scientists, a visit to The National Museum of Computing, a cyber security themed ‘escape room’, and a full day dedicated to ‘Personal Career Coaching’.
Join us for a life-changing experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university application form and set you up for a future as a successful computer scientist.
- Be coached through the immersive experiences software engineers from varying specialities including: software engineering, AI, video game design and cyber security
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with computer scientists from varying specialities including: AI, video game design and cyber security
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Coaching on navigating your career path options and advice on how you can begin your journey towards a career in software engineers, starting now: GCSE, A-level/IB, university and degree choices; extra-curricular activities; work experience; application, admissions test, and interview techniques
- Build your personal profile: identify your strengths and weaknesses and receive advice on areas for development
- Attending the summer experience demonstrates that you’ve gained key skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork
- Complete the online assessment after the summer experience and receive a personalised certificate to include in your UCAS/college applications
- Personalised industry reference letter from computer scientists confirming what you have achieved on the programme
- Experience one of the world’s best universities: UCL
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the summer experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.
⦁ Choose from one of the following options:
1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)
Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.
- To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level.
- Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK university (UCL), by living in private ensuite rooms at university halls of residence. We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
- For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Students will be immersed in the language 24/7, whether that’s working in a team, writing a project proposal, presenting to a group, networking with professionals or socialising with peers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
- For information about visas and language requirements, please see our FAQs page here.
- You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life in student halls of residence before you apply to university in the future.
- Around 50% of our students come from abroad, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 12-14 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
The programme starts on 11th August 2023. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’ or ‘Two Weeks’. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place.
London 1 week | London 2-weeks | |
Length | First week only | 2-weeks full programme |
Design an advanced piece of software under the guidance of experts. Teardown, rebuild and customise a computer tower | ||
For students coming from abroad, enhance your oral and written skills in business-level English | ||
Experience a leading robot and understand how it can support in educational development | ||
Design a retro video game in one of the earliest programming languages. Save the UK’s biggest travel network from a high-level cyber attack. Learn how to tackle climate change using state-of-the-art technology | ||
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from computer scientists confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme | ||
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme | ||
Summer Experience fee | £1950 | £2950 |
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included |
Available for an additional £1290 |
Available for an additional £2795 |
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return) |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
In Person
Available dates:
- 12th August 2024
Venues:
- UCL, and other locations
Accommodation location:
Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 4 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls.
Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN
College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ
International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS
Frances Gardner House, WC1X 0HD
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Information for international & EFL students
We have a minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR). For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
Support
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