Exceptional Pre-College Psychology January Program for Teenagers at University of Sydney in Australia

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Course Description

Advanced pre-university course in Psychology held at The University of Sydney

This psychology summer program allows you to explore some of the most fascinating topics in this complex and multidisciplinary field, from behavioral genetics to social psychology. Psychologists explore intriguing questions such as: what makes you unique? What makes you different from others? What are the motivations of human behavior? The Psychology Summer School Program provides you with a forum to study, discuss, and debate these questions alongside a wide range of issues, through a curriculum designed and taught by expert tutors from world-leading universities.

Location

University of Sydney Campus, St Paul College

9 City Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050, AUSTRALIA

St. Paul’s College offers a wide range of modern and heritage facilities located in the heart of the University of Sydney.

St Paul’s was the first university college in Australia. Alumni include two former Prime Ministers, three High Court judges, Supreme Court judges and 29 Rhodes Scholars, as well as influential figures in business, the law, science and the arts.

What's Included

This is the best January academic camp for teenagers focusing in psychology at University of Sydney campus.

Our January winter-summer camp in Sydney is a unique opportunity for you to live and study in the highest ranked university in Australia for graduate employability.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • 10 nights accommodation in a college of the University of Sydney

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in College Hall

  • Accommodation in an individual bedroom

  • 35 hours of academic sessions from Oxford University and Cambridge University tutors

  • Carefully designed study and lecture materials

  • Mentor program and access to support material

  • Formal hall dinners at University of Sydney

  • Visits to iconic landmarks including Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbor and the Taronga Zoo

  • Cultural and social activities including Australian Football, Cricket and lots of opportunities for BBQ

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Detailed evaluation written by tutor

Starting From

$7,050.00

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Age Range 13-18 Years
Duration 2 Weeks
Start Dates 1/3/2024
Weekly Course Hours 25 hours

Are you worried that your days will be full of studying with no time to see the sites or socialize?

  • Cultural and social activities including Australian Football, Cricket and lots of opportunities for BBQ Have no fear! We specialize in ensuring you have an incredible time, with engaging lessons, interactive workshops and a plethora of social fun and discovery!
  • You won’t leave Sydney without taking a tour of the best spots around the city and learning about the culture, history and must-see sights.

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Activities

The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.

Our accommodation at St. Paul’s College offers the finest collegiate educational experience for our academic summer programme.

The college offers comfortable accommodation used by Sydney undergraduates during term-time, allowing for an authentic educational experience that blends immersive study with our exceptional social and cultural programme.

The college is perfectly situated to explore Sydney’s iconic landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden and the Australian Museum.

In the heart of the city, students experience authentic university living amongst iconic landmarks for an unforgettable social and cultural program.

  • Participants stay in comfortable single bedrooms with access to common rooms and event spaces for our social and cultural program.

  • Males and females have separate accommodation, and there is wi-fi available throughout.

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Accommodations

  • Sydney is famous for its incredible harbour and impressive landscape. From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House, the city is full of iconic landmarks, surrounded by beautiful beaches including Bondi and Manly. As part of the summer program, we provide participants with the opportunity to explore everything this destination city has to offer.

  • Outside of lessons, we are proud to offer a fantastic social program to help you get the most out of your time. This includes activities such as a Sydney Harbour boat trip and a surfing lesson at Bondi Beach. Participants can also experience a traditional formal hall in the magical surroundings of St. Paul’s College.

There is also a full day excursion during the program to explore Sydney.

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Excursions

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR THE PROGRAM?

We recommend that participants arrive between 14:00 and 16:00 on the first day of the programme to the campus

Students on our programme in Sydney will be staying at St. Paul’s College, part of the University of Sydney.

Upon arrival you should go to the Main Reception. Members of staff will be on hand to welcome you and help to the registration area. Here you will be registered and provided with your Arrival Pack, and keys to your room.

Airport

If you are arriving to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) we are able to offer a shared airport transfer service.

This is a chaperoned service departing from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Terminal 1 and travelling directly to the Immerse programme.

The transfers depart at **11:00 **and **14:00 **on the Sunday of arrivals.

The cost of this service is £70 per journey and bookings close on 30th November 2023.

If you are driving, short-stay visitor parking is available on-site.

On the day, please come through the City Road gates, down the driveway and look for our main office through the arched doorway on the left.

The address is St. Paul’s College, 9 City Road, Camperdown NSW 2050

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Transportation

Lesson Plan

Our workshops are geared towards unlocking participants’ potential, giving them the tools to prepare for the next steps of their education and future goals. Build upon existing study skills to support future university-level learning.

These workshops explore a diverse and enriching range of topics – past examples have ranged from ‘Productivity tips’ to ’21st Century Technology Skills’. We’re sure that you’ll learn something completely new. Unlike traditional schools, this camp allows you to learn beyond the traditional curriculum.

  • Certificate & detailed participant evaluation
  • All participants receive an individual report from their tutor
  • Personal project
  • Develop a personal project to present at the end of the course
  • Live like a University of Sydney undergraduate
  • An authentic experience of university life
  • Admissions insight
  • Interview skills, academic writing and presentations

Module 1 - An Introduction To Psychology

Psychology is surprisingly hard to define. Broadly speaking, it is the study of the mind and behavior, yet this definition raises more questions than it answers. Psychologists study how we think, feel, and make decisions, as well as the unconscious processes and the neural mechanisms that underpin them.

Module 2 - Behavioral Genetics: Nature Vs. Nurture

It is widely believed that psychological traits have a substantial genetic contribution. However, to what extent are they influenced by a person’s upbringing and social environment? In this module, you will see how advances in biotechnology have transformed the way we study behavior and genes.

Module 3 - Cognitive Psychology: Seeing And Remembering

We often think that our senses and memories reflect the truth, but a wealth of psychological research points in the opposite direction. In this module, you will see how our brains are sensitive to cognitive illusions, seeing things that aren't actually there, and missing things that are glaringly obvious.

Module 4 - Personal Project

This is one of the most exciting parts of the course. In the module, you will get the opportunity to give a presentation on an area of interest in the psychology program, engage in discussions with your peers, and receive important feedback from your tutor, an expert in the field of psychology.

Example tutor:

Benjamin F Ben F is a PhD Candidate and undergraduate supervisor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. His doctoral thesis is entitled "Evidence, Bias and Replication in Animal Intelligence" and examines the process by which researchers generate facts about animal minds. Ben has published 5 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and given invited lectures at the American Psychological Association and the Stockholm Cultural Evolution Symposium. He has taught on a range of undergraduate courses at Cambridge from the Natural Sciences and Psychological and Behavioral Sciences Triposes. Ben F graduated from the University of Cambridge with a 1st Class degree in Natural Sciences.

Guest speakers from previous summers

  • Each week, Academic Insights participants will hear from an influential guest speaker from a variety of inspiring backgrounds. Meet some of our previous guests:

  • Former Olympian Abi Oyepitan A two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Gold and Silver winning track and field athlete.

  • Philosopher, author & journalist Dr Nigel Warburton How do great people find answers to deep and meaningful questions?

  • Neuroscientist & entrepreneur Dr Lynda Shaw A journey in personal development - how to create your own set of tools to fast track

**PARTICIPATION CRITERIA ** [ ] **This program is suitable for students with at least a B2 level of English. Students aged 13-18 years old. **

[ ] Students are required to travel to Australia to join the program in person.

Extras

  • From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Terminal 1  **11:00 **and **14:00 **per journey 90 USD (Book till 30 November!)

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Session Dates

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Exceptional Pre-College Psychology January Program for Teenagers at University of Sydney in Australia
Start 1/3/2024
End 1/13/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $7,050.00

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