Highlander Term
explore your big idea.
Step away from traditional classwork for ten days and embrace a curriculum committed to intensive student learning. Each course is intentionally focused - consider it a knowledge-rich journey in a topic of unique interest to you. Connect with a favorite teacher, engage with motivated peers and take a deep dive into one big question - through this real-world application of what you learn in the classroom, you might just find your life's passion.
BOUND FOR BROADWAY: FIVE DAYS IN NEW YORK CITY!
Get ready to experience New York City like never before! Over five exhilarating days, you’ll dive into the cultural heartbeat of the Big Apple, where creativity, history, and innovation collide. From the footlights of Broadway to the quiet corners of literary havens and the power of historic memorials, each day will be filled with opportunities to be inspired and challenged. Attend five diverse Broadway shows and explore world-class institutions like MOMA and the American Museum of Natural History. Walk the High Line, reflect at the 9/11 Memorial, and explore iconicneighborhoods like Chinatown and the West Village. You’ll also engage with university communities at NYU and Columbia and connect with alumni in creative and civic careers. This adventure offers not just a deep appreciation of the arts, but a broadened worldview and a stronger sense of your own voice and values.
FLIGHT SCHOOL: THE SCIENCE AND SPIRIT OF AVIATION
Join an immersive program that invites you to explore the art, science and history of flight. Students train on a flight simulator, mastering the basics of takeoff, navigation, and landing as they prepare for their first real flight. Members of this class will sit alongside a licensed pilot, where you will sit in the cockpit and take the controls for yourself. Beyond the hands-on excitement, you will explore aviation’s rich history during a visit to the New England Air Museum, examining how innovation and imagination have shaped both civil and military flight. For your final project, you will apply what you have learned by creating a flight plan for a trip between two airports, combining science, math, and problem-solving into one cohesive mission. By the end of the course, you’ll have not only flown a plane, but also discovered what it means to think like a pilot: curious, prepared, and ready to soar into the unknown.
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Get ready to experience New York City like never before! Over five exhilarating days, you’ll dive into the cultural heartbeat of the Big Apple, where creativity, history, and innovation collide. From the footlights of Broadway to the quiet corners of literary havens and the power of historic memorials, each day will be filled with opportunities to be inspired and challenged. Attend five diverse Broadway shows and explore world-class institutions like MOMA and the American Museum of Natural History. Walk the High Line, reflect at the 9/11 Memorial, and explore iconic neighborhoods like Chinatown and the West Village. You’ll also engage with university communities at NYU and Columbia and connect with alumni in creative and civic careers. This adventure offers not just a deep appreciation of the arts, but a broadened worldview and a stronger sense of your own voice and values.
The art of glassblowing
Shape fire into art by stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing your creativity. In this extraordinary, hands-on studio experience, you’ll step into the world of molten glass and transform raw material into luminous works of art. Working alongside professional glass artists, you will learn the intricate craft of glassblowing, from gathering molten glass on a blowpipe to shaping and coloring it into your own unique creations. You will design your own projects, perhaps a vase, paperweight, or ornament, and refine your skills through practice, reflection, and feedback from expert instructors. As you experiment with heat, movement, and form, you will discover how precision and spontaneity blend to create something both fragile and strong. By the end of the course, you will have a collection of your own handcrafted glass art, and a deep appreciation for the courage, patience and creativity that true craftsmanship demands.