Summer Studies in India
- May 12–June 1
- Infosys Global Education Center Campus, Mysore, India
- Cost: $1,500 USD
The Duke TIP in India program provides a unique learning environment designed to motivate and challenge academically talented Indian students. Within a supportive and nurturing campus setting, Duke TIP strives to stretch highly talented students beyond their self-perceived expectations and limits.
- Duke TIP in India is a three-week residential summer program.
- Instructional teams challenge students to examine one topic in-depth and a creative residential staff develops programming designed to foster friendship and teamwork.
- Classes are composed of 16-18 students.
Since 2008, almost 400 Indian students have participated in Summer Studies in India Program. Students explore topics ranging from environmental engineering to entrepreneurial leadership, engage in inspiring residential programming, experience life on a university campus, and develop lasting friendships with academically-gifted peers from throughout India.
Selection for the Duke TIP in India Summer Studies Program is based on a student's exceptional performance on an above-level ASSET test. The test is administered to 7th standard students as part of our Duke TIP in India Talent Search, and the process mirrors the objective selection process that Duke TIP has successfully used for over thirty years to identify academically gifted youth.
The ASSET test is administered by Educational Initiatives, one of India's leading educational organizations. For more information on Educational Initiatives and ASSET, and how your school can participate in the Talent Search, visit http://www.ei-india.com/ei-www/duke-tip.html