The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience

Name: The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience
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The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience

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Overview

The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully-immersive experience of working as a computer scientist in London

Over the course of two weeks, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of computer science that one can imagine: programme robots, design your own video game and Become a pro using Figma: the industry standard app design tool..

Join us for a life-changing experience that set you up for a future as a successful computer scientist.

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Take part in a 2-day Game Jam to design and create your own platformer
Using your UI/UX skills, in teams, devise a trading app with a unique selling point
Programme an educational obstacle avoidance robot using Python
Understand the complex ethics surrounding robotics and AI
Undertake a masterclass in web & app design, using the industry standard User UI/UX design tool: Figma

Be coached through the immersive experiences with entrepreneurial computer scientists, who’ve founded successful firms specialising in front & back-end development, cyber security, tech recruiters and more
Private networking session with ambitious Fintech, computer science students & professionals, create vital connections for your future career

Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in computer science
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and mor

Attending the Experience demonstrates that you have gained key skills which are highly valued by top universities
Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications & Linkedin
Personalised industry reference letter from computer scientists confirming what you have achieved on the programme

Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
Meet talented, ambitious and likeminded 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.

Immersive Experiences Week 1

The World of Computer Scientists

Understand the key career paths in computer science: software engineering, video game designing and the emerging worlds of AI and machine learning
Take part in icebreaker activities to get to know your fellow students
Learn about the blend between innovation and computer science and see how tech entrepreneurs are changing the world
Career coaching on skills needed to become an outstanding computer scientist

Robotics

Understand the complex ethics surrounding robotics and AI
Assemble an educational obstacle avoidance robot in teams
Programme your robot in teams in a line following workshop using it’s built in sensors
Use scratch based coding or python to help your robot navigate around depending on your skill level

UI/UX & Front End-Engineering

Become the UX designer: learn how to gather a client’s requirements,
Using Figma: Undertake a masterclass in the programme Figma, the programmers toolkit to app development
Explore the ‘front-end’ (also known as client side) of software engineering
Discover the most important software-building tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript and more
Web development simulation, create a full-stack project using Python & Java

Back End Engineering and Video Game Design

Explore the main algorithms and discover how to solve programming problems efficiently
Get hands-on: create the back end of a full-stack project using Python
Learn common methodologies, tips and tricks to perform better when coding
Undertake in introduction to video game design
Showcase your work from the summer experience so far and receive feedback from professionals

Immersive Experiences Week 2

Programming+

Tips, tricks & methodologies when debugging code: Debug an existing video game and undertake an introduction to Github
QA testing: Explore and understand an essential part of the software development life cycle. ensuring an organization's product is as high-quality as possible

The Game Jam

Explore the foundational elements of what makes a great video game, Story, game design, level creation UI/UX Design
Develop your concept and put your ideas into action
Discover the tools used by professionals to craft unique gameplay features
Continue working on your game throughout the day
Conclude the game jam with an ‘alpha testing session’ alongside your fellow students & awards ceremony

The World of Cyber Security

Discover cybersecurity: an essential service for the security of nation states and businesses
Network Security and Hardware:
Analyse different hardware and the key parts elements of a network
Work in teams to design the most efficient network for an international company, Perform an in-depth analysis to identify all possible vulnerabilities in a company’s system
Engage in a team simulation attacking and defending a system

The Fintech Forum

Learn about the world of financial technology and its impact on the UK techspace
Using your UI/UX skills, in teams, devise a trading app with a unique selling point
Work with entrepreneurs and financiers to build an app
Demonstrate a plan for your app
Receive feedback on your design and ideas from software engineers, bankers and entrepreneurs
Network with other ambitious students

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.

	London 1 week	London 2-weeks	London Premium
Length	First week only	2-weeks full programme	2-weeks Premium
Explore UI/UX, build your own video game designs, explore the world of robotics
Take part in a 2-day Game Jam workshop, devise a trading app with a unique selling point, take part in a simulated cyber attack
Private networking session with top computer scientists
Industry reference letter: personalised letter from computer scientists confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme
Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme
Assessment centre, LinkedIn profile building & CV writing workshops, psychometric profile testing
Training on how to succeed from politicians and Olympic athletes
Gala dinner on a boat with top professionals
Excursions to top London sites and premium activities including a West End theatre show
Summer Experience fee	£1950	£2950	£3950
Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included	Available for an additional £1200	Available for an additional £2600	Available for an additional £2600
Optional fee for London airport transfers (return)	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300	Available for an additional £300

In Person

Available dates:

29th July 2024

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 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

Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>

Download Digital Brochure - College Hall >>

Download Digital Brochure - International Hall >>

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!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

Yes, payment plans are available. Click on 'Register Now', and you will see the option to either pay in full or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit. Once your deposit is paid, you will receive another email detailing the information for your second instalment. Please feel free to contact info@investin.org if you would like any further assistance.

Rest days take place on the weekends.

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Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

Support

If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.

You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.

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The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience