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Computer Science Program - UC Berkeley

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age icon 14-18 years old

time icon 2 weeks

book icon Weekly hours: 26


Step into the forefront of technological innovation with our comprehensive program, designed to ignite critical and creative thinking in the realm of modern technology!

  • Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced learner, this program adapts to your skill level, ensuring a personalized learning experience.
  • Delve deep into the entire product development lifecycle, from the complexities of database architecture and APIs to the nuances of debugging.
  • This curriculum isn’t just about learning; it’s about applying knowledge in real-world scenarios, equipping you with the skills to tackle today's most cutting-edge tech challenges.

Join us to transform your curiosity into expertise and become a part of the next generation of tech pioneers!

This program is not run by the campus partners. Universities and their affiliated departments are not responsible for this program in any way.


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Location

The University of California, Berkeley, is ranked as one of the top public universities in the world!

  • Its faculty has garnered over 70 Nobel Prizes and 14 Pulitzers.

  • Its excellence in academics, alongside its abundant recreation opportunities and prized location in the San Francisco Bay Area, affords the ideal program experience for students.

What's Included

Full Board - Residential Students:

  • Includes: all meals, lodging, excursions, academic course, weekend excursions, application fee $99

  • Excludes: optional airport pickup and drop off service (available for an additional fee)

Day Course - Commuter Students:

  • Includes: lunch, academic course, excursions, programming from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday, application fee $99

  • Excludes: lodging, breakfast, dinner, and weekend excursions (Weekend excursions can be added on for $125 per day)

Activities

Diverse Discovery! Activities and sights to suit every interest await in the vibrant surroundings:

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Lawn games, and more.

Accommodations

Experience the true first-year students lifestyle on UC Berkeley campus!

  • Share a gender-segregated dorm room without A/C, accommodating two to four students, in the iconic Unit 1 or Unit 2 Residence Halls.

  • Rooms contain an extra-long twin size bed, desks, drawers, mirror and a closet.

  • Bed sheets and linens will be provided (but extra blankets and towels are recommended).

  • Shared common bathrooms, just like first-year college students.

  • 24-hour security and electronic keys to enter each building and dorm room.

  • Enjoy meals at the bustling Crossroads Dining Hall or explore local Berkeley eateries.

  • Catering to most dietary needs, ensuring everyone has delicious and healthy meal choices.

Excursions

  • Bay Area Exploration: Discover attractions like the Exploratorium and Chabot Space & Science Center, including the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
  • Cultural Richness: Embrace the history, sights, parks, and famous landmarks the Bay Area has to offer.
  • Berkeley Arts & Culture: Dive into the arts and culture scene with UC Berkeley's vibrant community offerings, including parks, stages, and renowned restaurants.
  • California's Great America: A 100-acre amusement park with famous attractions, including the celebrated Gold Striker roller coaster.
  • San Francisco Scavenger Hunt: Discover San Francisco's famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf through an interactive scavenger hunt.

Educational Excursions: Previous excursions:

  • Visit to GoogleSF.
  • Tour of Raspberry Pi offices in San Francisco.
  • Hands-on coding experience with Raspberry Pi.

Transportation

  • Group airport transfers: $95 each way.

  • Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window: $195 each way

  • Unaccompanied minor transportation: $145 total each way

Arrivals During Flight Window:

  • Greeted by campus staff.

  • Stay at the airport with staff until the flight window closes and all students have arrived.

  • Transported to campus after the flight window ends.

  • No immediate meeting by staff; must wait for the official arrival window.

  • For late arrivals(within reason), for those that pay a transfer fee will be met at the airport.

General Departure Information:

  • Students who opt for departure transfer (with a $95 fee) will arrive at the airport at maximum 10:00am.

  • Suitable for flights departing at 12:00pm or later.

  • With additional fee, there might be service for flights departing before 12:00pm.

Lesson Plan

Program Overview:

  • Smart Technology Integration: Learn about the role of smart infrastructures, IoT, and wearable devices in data generation and transfer.
  • Data-Driven Advances: Explore how massive data utilization is revolutionizing fields like autonomous vehicles and personalized healthcare.
  • Data Interpretation Skills: Understand, interpret, and extract implicit patterns from data using AI and Machine Learning.
  • Adaptable Curriculum: Tailor-made program suitable for students at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Practical Python Experience: Hands-on exercises in Python for complex data analytics.
  • Wearable Device Data Analysis: Gain insights from data collected via smartwatches and other wearable technology.
  • Pattern Extraction and Analysis: Learn to apply data science, AI, and machine learning for pattern recognition.
  • Industry Exposure: Opportunity to think like a technologist and interact with leading programmers and entrepreneurs.

Course Schedule:

  • First week: Five 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday
  • Second week: Four 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Thursday
  • Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers)

Sample Tutors

Dr. Qi Zhao:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA.

  • Experienced in Internet and Network Research Labs at UCLA.

  • Winner of the 2014 Computer Science Departmental Fellowship.

  • Passionate educator; has taught introductory and advanced CS courses.

  • Served as a senior teaching fellow and summer program instructor at UCLA.

Extras

  • Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

  • Registration fee: $99

  • Pocket Money: We suggest an extra $100 per week.

Requirements

Criteria for Admission:

  • Vaccination Requirements: May be necessary for in-person programs, depending on university policies.

  • Academic requirements:

    • For students entering grades 9-12

    • A grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent)

  • English Proficiency for International Students: Telephone interview or minimum test scores:

    • TOEFL: 490 (paper) or 60 (iBT).

    • Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C.

    • SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing.

  • Decisions are emailed within 7 to 10 business days after application review.


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