The Pre-College STEM Program for International Students is a two-week summer experience designed for high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year who are interested in pursuing STEM higher education in the United States.
Dates: July 26th - August 7th
Fee: $5,500.00 USD ( Does not include airfare). The program fee will cover instruction, housing, meals, excursions, and support services.
Program Format
Students will gain foundational knowledge by participating in lectures, hands-on activities, and field trips. Alongside STEM education, students participate in cultural immersion activities and learn about the U.S. higher education system.
The program provides two tracks:
Medical Track:
• Learn human anatomy and physiology through dynamic lectures and interactive models
• Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments
• Discover how medical professionals diagnose and treat diseases using tools like MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound
• Gain exposure through healthcare career guest panels
• Explore ethical decision-making in medicine through real-world case studies and discussions on patient care and responsibility
• Participate in field trips to top medical and research facilities
Technology Track:
• Understand what AI is and how it shapes modern industries
• Learn coding fundamentals using beginner-friendly tools
• Explore AI ethics and how technology influences society, privacy, and the future of work
• Complete hands on coding and AI activities like building your own AI-powered chatbot and create simple interactive games
• Hear from professionals in cybersecurity, software development, and data analytics
• Visit major technology sites and meet industry experts
Benefits:
• Strengthen your future college applications and visa profile
• Build your English language and communication skills
• Experience U.S. college life in a safe, residential environment
• Learn from university professors and interact with STEM professionals
Grounded in our Jesuit Mission
In the spirit of our Jesuit tradition, this program will offer a transformative learning experience that will prepare students to use their talents and opportunities to make a difference in the world.
We at Canisius aim to develop individuals who are intellectually, morally, and spiritually formed to be leaders in service to others for the greater glory of God and the common good.
Students will have an opportunity in either track to learn more about our Jesuit heritage and reflect on their vocation, while learning more about themselves and one another.
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact Amo-Augustus Kubeyinje, Director of Graduate/International Admissions, at:
- WhatsApp: +1 716-225-4427