Student testimonials from the Summer School

« My classmates are amazing. We’ve got students from all over the world, almost every continent and so you have a lot of representation, a lot of different perspectives and viewpoints that people bring into discussions. That has probably been the best part of my experience; meeting new people and broadening my mind. »

Amélie Roediger

University of Sydney, Australia

« The Summer School has connected me to professionals, experts, and students who have enriched class conversations with their diverse personal and educational backgrounds. »

Lily Kwak

Columbia University, United-States

« My professor is really engaging and interesting in explaining all the theories. She is enthusiastic and well-informed, and she asks questions all the time. We have discussions in which people tell their own stories and give their perspectives. That gives a community feeling. »

Tom Ornek

Utrecht University, Netherland

« My professors were real experts in their field of study. They were approachable and made the class very lively. We knew we could always reach out to them to ask questions before, during or even after the class. »

Wisdom Kalu

Ashesi University, Ghana

« I realized that there are certain things that we don’t question because they are innately embedded in society. Thanks to this course, I think about not taking those things as a given and rather question it. I could really see how the age range and the various levels of experience and backgrounds added to the discussions and debates. »

Muskan Singh

Kokata University, India

« I have found the academic experience incredibly enlightening, and I think that’s because you get to speak to so many different students from different backgrounds. The professor is fantastic as well, in allowing us to get our points across and engage and even debate when necessary. I came here looking for a lot of answers, and I’ve learnt sometimes there is not an answer and that’s OK! It’s about how to critically think through how you get to at least your own personal take on something. I’ve really appreciated that. »

Savannah Hanson

Sheffield University, United Kingdom

« Looking back at these two weeks gives me an intense feeling of nostalgia. I gained friends, knowledge and many, many memories. I gained a whole experience that, frankly, can’t compare to anything that came before. »

Marc

16 years old, Spain

« My highlight was definitely the master classes. The professors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly kind, and the themes of the classes were closely tied to current events. I continue to draw on the knowledge I gained from these classes in my academic and personal life, and wish to pursue these subjects further in university. »

Cindy

16 years old, Canada

« The best experience I had during the Summer School is the opportunity of exchanging opinions and ideas about almost anything with classmates and to get to know people living in other parts of the world. Gladly, the Sciences Po Summer School provides this kind of chance. Frankly, I really enjoyed it. »

Mingxi

17 years old, China

« Whether you are sure that Sciences Po is the ideal institution for you or not, the Summer School is a unique opportunity for you to concretely make your own opinion, discover great individuals from all around the globe and explore very interesting university-level courses. I am sure that the Summer School will trigger in you many interests that you did not know about and that you will leave from the Pre-College Program even more passionate than you were before applying. »

Jean

17 years old, France-Lebanon