EducationUSA Academy
UMass Amherst’s EducationUSA Academy merges university level academic coursework and college preparation with cultural and experiential learning at one of the top research institutions in the U.S. Join a diverse group of international and American high school students, learn from each other, and form lasting friendships.
UMass Amherst will not be hosting residential summer programs in summer 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. We are excited to welcome EducationUSA Academy students to UMass Amherst beginning summer 2022!
Please check beck in fall 2021 for details regarding dates, pricing, application and updated program structure. International Students are welcome to apply to UMass Amherst online pre-college in summer 2021. Learn more.
Immersive Education
EducationUSA Academy is a short-term academic program that provides college preparatory content, tours of diverse colleges and universities, and cross-cultural activities to 15- to 17-year-old students from around the world.
EducationUSA Academy Students will join UMass faculty and graduate students in hands-on workshops and weekly STEM modules in the following fields:
- Prototyping, 3-d printing, and the basics of fabrication
- Biomechanics, kinesiology
- Engineering facilities tours and discussions
- Biology and life sciences lectures
Sample of Digital Modeling and Design week:
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Monday |
Learning the fundamentals of 3D printing scanning |
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Tuesday |
3D Modeling with Fusion 360 |
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Wednesday |
Learning the fundamentals of video capture: best practices for composition and audio capture; introduction to iMovie and equipment available for checkout/field work |
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Thursday |
Workshop: video storyboarding, capture and production |
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Friday |
Visit and tour of MIT / Workshop at private makerspace facility |
An important component of the EducationUSA Academy program is to develop an understanding of the higher education system in the U.S. How do you make a decision about where to go? How can international students apply? What are the requirements for entry? What funding opportunities exist?
To accomplish this, we will arrange visits to local and regional colleges and universities representing a diversity of mission, size, and specialization.
UMass Amherst is fortunate to have several colleges and universities right next door. Alongside visiting local schools, we will be arranging for tours of major institutions in the Boston area.
University visits may include:
- Amherst College
- Hampshire College
- Harvard
- MIT
- Worcester Polytechnic Instuitute
An important feature of the EducationUSA Academy at UMass Amherst is college preparation and learning fundamental information about higher education in the U.S. We will be offering a series of workshops during your program which will include the following topics:
- Producing a college admissions essay
- SAT and test success
- U.S. culture and higher education in the U.S.
- Picking the right school
Experiential Learning
- Tour a variety of regional colleges and universities
- Visit Boston and learn about U.S. culture, history, and government
- Discover local community through volunteering and service learning projects
