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ONLINE COURSES FOR EVERY INTEREST BY LEE WEISS re you a high school student with an interest in studying medicine, STEM, government/law, business, or fashion? High school is a great time to experience these subjects, which may lead to potential college majors and careers. If you’re questioning how busy, motivated students like you can fit in this great opportunity, pre-college online programs are the answer. EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL FUTURE Pre-college online programs are highly beneficial as they provide unique college exposure, career exploration, flexibility, and intriguing course options. There are a number of prestigious universities, including Georgetown University, Rice University, Columbia Business School, and Parsons Paris that provide students aged 13 and older with the opportunity to try out a wide variety of online 20 | 2024 TEENLIFE GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS
courses featuring industry experts, insightful mentors, and tech-forward video interactions. Whether you’re interested in medicine, STEM, government, law, business, or fashion, pre-college online programs are a great way to explore subjects at an affordable price while you’re still in high school. Let’s take a look at where to find a few. ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE IN MEDICINE For those with an interest in the medical field, there are a number of top universities with online pre-college programs you’ll want to consider. For instance, Rice University’s Pre-College Program offers courses in physiology, or the study of how the systems work together in a healthy body, and what can go wrong. Also available is psychology, which delves into psychology’s role in everyday life. In addition, Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program offers online courses in psychology, women’s health, medicine, and even surgery. And remember, these medicine courses also fall under the STEM category, for those with interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. PRE-COLLEGE ONLINE COURSES IN STEM For those keen on space exploration, Rice University’s Pre-College Program offers aerospace. This captivating course not only takes you behind the scenes of space exploration, but investigates future explorations to Mars, and shares interviews with astronauts. Rice is also the destination for those interested in genome engineering by providing fascinating insights into how genome editing is used to address diseases. Or perhaps you’ve set your sights on law or government? PRE-COLLEGE ONLINE COURSES IN LAW OR GOVERNMENT It’s no wonder that a career in law or government is rewarding, challenging — and lucrative. Those working in this important industry have huge earning potential. So where can you get a taste for these fields while in high school? Georgetown University has a wide variety of political and law courses that include law, international relations, cybersecurity, international law, and U.S. politics and government. INTERESTED IN BUSINESS? Business is one of the most popular areas of study as it provides the foundation for a variety of potential career paths. Here are a few options. Columbia Business School’s Enrichment Program delivers on many fronts by offering multiple relevant programs. If you’re intrigued by how luxury brands are created and remain relevant over the decades, then “The Business of Luxury” is for you. If you are a sports buff and seek a behind-the-scenes peek at the business side of the industry, then “The Business of Sports” is a great fit. Columbia Business School also has similar programs focusing on the business behind TV and film and the hospitality industry — centering specifically on dining and travel. Georgetown University also provides a number of precollege online courses with a business focus. With entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and international law available, this pre-college online program has something for anyone with business in mind. In addition, Rice University’s Pre-College Program online course in entrepreneurship allows you to explore how innovators created startups like fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. A very relevant course in today’s digital age. But if you have your heart set on the fashion industry, Parsons Paris is for you. FASHION COURSES WITH PARSONS PARIS Parsons Paris Online Courses offer you the tools to be part of the rapidly evolving fashion industry. Their courses can help you learn about the luxury fashion industry, the intersection of fashion and sustainability, design, and how to build a brand. With courses ranging from aerospace, medicine, engineering, business, sustainability in fashion, and law, pre-college online programs from leading universities provide a rich array of subjects and courses from which to choose. Lee Weiss, CCO and GM of Higher Education at Kaplan and Prelum.org, the global education company. 2024 TEENLIFE GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS | 21
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