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Summer Research Programs?

Posted by timothy on from the self-directed dept.

aantn writes "I'm currently looking for a science-related summer program. I'm an 11th grade Israeli high school student interested in computer science and robotics. I have a high GPA and take afternoon classes in computer science and mathematics at Israel's Open University. I have several years of experience with C, Python, C#, and Java. I'm actively involved in several open source and freelance projects. Through a program at my school, I will be entering Trinity College's Fire Fighting Robot contest later this year. I enjoy writing and liberal arts, but I'm not interested in a "Learn to Program" or any other "Learn to ______" summer program. I'm looking for something that will be academically challenging and research-oriented. My top choice would be a university research program in either computer science or robotics, but I'm also looking at other science-oriented programs. Does anyone have suggestions for such programs? I'm mostly looking in Israel and the United States, but I'd love to hear about programs in other countries which accept international students. If it's relevant, I have a US citizenship."

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  1. Take a break by SupplyMission · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Seriously, are we all supposed to congratulate you because you're so involved in computer stuff while being "only" grade 11? And you want something that will be academically challenging and research-oriented? And you have dual citizenship? Whoa!

    Even more seriously, please take a break from all the computer and robot stuff. You get enough of that every day by the sounds of it. You need to take the summer off to travel, see new things out there in the world, volunteer in the community, make some friends, meet some girls. You know, the real stuff that will get you ahead in life. Computers and robots will be there for you for the rest of your life, whether you still love them or not, but your friends, youth, health and curiosity may not be.

    1. Re:Take a break by pallmall1 · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Computers and robots will be there for you for the rest of your life...

      University admissions might not be there. You can take a break when you get your degree. Besides, just because it's an engineering/science camp doesn't mean you can't make new friends there. Even girlfriends.

      Congratulations to aantn. Don't be afraid to pursue your interests. And learn now not to pay any attention to comments like those from SupplyMission -- you'll be getting those for the rest of your life.

      --
      3 things about computers: they're alive, they're self-aware, and they hate your guts.
    2. Re:Take a break by porcupine8 · · Score: 2, Insightful

      Besides, just because it's an engineering/science camp doesn't mean you can't make new friends there. Even girlfriends.

      In my experience, these types of camps are a high school nerd's (of either gender) best chance for some action. It's amazing how many people are paired off within the first week.

      --
      Warning: Apple/Nintendo fangirl. Likes her electronics cute & cuddly. May be rabid.
  2. Re:Dual Citizenship by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Insightful

    Its one of the greatest gifts that a parent can give a child.

    His parents didn't stop there! They also gave him a mutilated penis, no doubt!