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The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) is an immersive pre-college experience for students to explore their interests, discover their passions, and cultivate their leadership skills. Since 1989, NSLC has helped students test-run their futures through interactive programs hosted at some of the most prestigious universities. Students engage in hands-on education across different fields of study and gain authentic college experiences that prepare them for their futures.
The NSLC offers 30 different programs across 13 university campuses. Programs are offered multiple sessions throughout the summer and run 6, 9 or 18 days. Tuition ranges from $2995 to $6795 depending on program and location. Tuition covers housing and on-campus meals, plus course materials, academic expenses, trips, tours, activities, and off-campus event transportation.
Are you fascinated by marine ecosystems? Do you want to work with marine life?..(more)
Do the fields of biology, zoology, and medicine pique your interest? At the NSLC on Veterinary Medicine, you will get to step into the veterinary world and learn animal handling techniques, receive lectures on a variety of specialties in veterinary medicine, and receive training for important clinical skills...(more)
At the NSLC on Film Production & Screenwriting, you’ll experience the art of cinematic storytelling as you collaborate with your artistic team to produce a short narrative film. Learn the filmmaking process through immersive workshops about screenplay formatting, character development, and the collaborative nature of film production. Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the program...(more)
At the NSLC on Architecture, live the life of an architect as you take a building project from idea to reality. From hand-drawing, CAD, and model-making, to structural analysis, selecting building materials, and employing cutting-edge technology, you and your peers will make the big decisions that go into designing buildings...(more)
At the NSLC on Political Action & Public Policy, you will learn how you can have an impact on our nation’s future...(more)
Why play a game when you can create it? At the NSLC on Game Design, learn how to turn your love for gaming into a career...(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference on U.S. History & Government, middle school students will explore the path to American democracy and the legislative process...(more)
At the NSLC on Psychology & Neuroscience, you will delve into the science of the mind as you explore child development and personality types and learn to motivate others. Through clinical psychology simulations and hands-on neurology workshops, you will explore the relationships between the brain and human behavior...(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference’s high school summer law program, the courtroom becomes your classroom as you assume the role of trial attorney and battle for justice...(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference on National Intelligence & Homeland Security, you will have the opportunity to experience what it’s like to sit on the National Security Council, facing the tough decisions that protect our country...(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care, serving as a health professional becomes a reality...(more)
With the major challenges facing the environment, our future will be defined by how leaders respond. NSLC offers a course that gives students the skills needed to take on an active role for creating a sustainable future...(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) take part in exciting hands-on workshops and simulations as your explore a future in one of today's most intriguing STEM professions. Select from 13 outstanding STEM summer programs described below...(more)
At the NSLC on International Diplomacy summer program for high school students, you will live the life of a diplomat in the United Nations Security Council as you investigate, debate, and seek solutions to the vital challenges facing our world and our future...(more)
Are you concerned about information security and cyberterrorism? Do you want to protect the nation from dangerous cyberattacks against our networks, data systems and critical infrastructure?..(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference on Nursing, you will develop the skills necessary to provide high quality patientäó?centered health care, gain insight into the careers available within nursing, and gain hands-on-experience with the kinds of challenges nurses face daily...(more)
Discover the world of engineering at the NSLC on Engineering for middle school students taking place on the American University campus in Washington, DC. With a focus on aerospace, biotechnology and robotics, students will spend time building, experimenting, and learning the impact science has on society. ..(more)
Are you fascinated by air and space? Do you enjoy complex engineering problems? At the NSLC on Aerospace, you will learn about the many careers in aerospace and get hands-on experience with challenging engineering problems...(more)
At the NSLC on Business & Entrepreneurship, high school students experience realistic simulations that let them see and feel what it’s like to start, manage and build a company...(more)
At the NSLC on Theater, you’ll create and collaborate with your peers to design, rehearse, and produce your own show while discovering a variety of theatrical career paths. Experience theater through interactive workshops that explore the art of performance, stagecraft, and the collaborative process that brings stories to life on stage. Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Theater program...(more)
At the National Student Leadership Conference summer Forensic Science program, high school students unravel a mystery as they conduct an investigation and build a body of evidence...(more)
At the NSLC on Engineering summer program for high school students, you’ll explore a variety of engineering fields including mechanical, civil, electrical, and biomedical engineering...(more)
At the NSLC Leadership & Service program, give back to the community while exploring your strengths, practicing fundamental skills like goal setting and public speaking that will unlock your natural leadership abilities...(more)
The National Student Leadership Conference on Digital Arts helps middle school students explore the world of mass communication and media arts. Throughout the program students will engage in interactive workshops and leadership development activities to explore animation, game design, graphic design and photography...(more)
A career in biotechnology can take you to university laboratories, small technology start-ups or some of the biggest pharmaceutical or energy companies in the world. At the NSLC on Biotechnology, you will go behind-the-scenes at some of our country’s most advanced research labs...(more)
Write and create a short film at the NSLC on Film & Animation for middle school students. Students who attend this program in Washington DC will explore film making, animation and storytelling by creating their own short film or commercial...(more)
The National Student Leadership Conference’s Film, Journalism & Media Arts summer program for high school students uses an interactive approach to learning that gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of the communication field...(more)
At the NSLC on Music Industry & Production, you’ll master music production as you collaborate with your peers, tour LA studios, and gain valuable industry insights. Get comfortable with popular DAW programs used by the pros, and discover new recording and editing techniques as you and your team develop your own album concept and record your first single. Feedback from leading producers and artists will help prepare you for success in the industry...(more)
Join fellow athletes, sports fans, and promoters as you explore how to turn your passion for sports into a viable career off-the-field...(more)
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