Learn with US Summer School

The Learn with Us Summer School is for Year 10 students. It will give students the opportunity to experience living and studying at a Russell Group University.

What is the Learn with Us Summer School?

The Learn with Us Summer School is a free 3 day residential delivered by the outreach team at the University of Southampton along with undergraduate and postgraduate student ambassadors.

When is it taking place?

20th – 22nd August 2019

What is involved?

Over three days, students will attend sessions related to health and well-being and work with other students on an exciting research based project which will be presented on the final day to parents, carers and their peers.

Participants live in university halls of residence for the duration of the summer school, and are mentored by current undergraduate and postgraduate students, giving a unique opportunity to find out what life is like at university.

Students will also have the opportunity to socialise with other Year 10 students and current university students. Social opportunities will include a series of evening activities and meals.  

The Summer School is a great opportunity for any students considering University and Higher Education. Students will learn research and revision skills that will be useful when in Year 11 and for their future studying.

This course is free for Year 10 students who meet the below eligibility requirements.

Benefits of attending:

·         Explore campus life and university accommodation

·         Experience student life

·         Learn from PHD students and academics

·         View world class facilities

·         Improve skills such as research skills, revision skills and critical thinking

·         Learn about the range of university courses available

·         Travel reimbursement up to £25

What is the eligibility criteria?

The Summer School is open to students (home UK only) currently studying in Year 10 or S3 in Scotland (or equivalent) at maintained schools or colleges in the UK.

In order to qualify for the Learn with Us Summer School you will need to meet at least two of the following eligibility criteria:

• Attended at least 2 'Learn with US' activities
• Predicted at least 5 GCSE's at level 5 or above
• First generation applicant to higher education
• Current home postcode shows that you live in an area with low levels of progression to Higher Education. (Postcodes within the lowest two (1 &2) POLAR4 young participation quintile). Postcodes can be checked for eligibility on the OfS Postcode Checker.
• Parents or guardian receive a means-tested benefit
• Young people looked after by a Local Authority
• Be a Young Carer
• In receipt of free school meals at any point in Years 7– 0

How to apply

Applications are now open.  A completed application form will need to be submitted online by midnight on Friday 17th May 2019.

Applicants will be notified about whether their application has been successful or not by the end of June 2019.

 

Any queries, please email the outreach team on outreach@soton.ac.uk