2018 Summer Programs
Learn Business Skills at a Leading Global University
Pamplin’s success in academic and corporate fields stems from discerning future opportunities and setting strategies to attain them. To help you master the practical skills needed to succeed in the job market, all VT Summer Institute programs include supplemental workshops on academic writing, college admissions, personal branding, and interview skills so that you can develop the key skills to work or study in the U.S.
Courses and Workshops
Careers in Business and Entrepreneurship
- Learn about a broad range of global business careers across various academic majors.
- Explore what it would take to be an entrepreneur and learn about the Lean Startup approach to starting a venture.
- Visit some of the most dynamic companies and organizations in the innovation corridor of Southwest Virginia and the metro Washington, D.C. area.
Business English, Culture
and Etiquette
- Learn about the cultural nuances of conducting business in the United States.
- Practice strategies and techniques to put participants at ease in business and social situations.
- Learn networking etiquette and practice during a networking dinner reception.
- Learn strategies for personal branding: resume, social media, business communication.
University Admission and
Academic Success
- Learn about different types of U.S. higher education institutions and admissions requirements.
- Explore various majors and the application process.
- Learn basic academic success skills and expectations for critical thinking, writing, and study in the USA.
- Learn about leveraging co-curricular education, housing, and campus life.
Program Details
Program Dates
- July 29 - August 12 (Washington, D.C.)
Registration Deadline
April 20, 2018
Program Cost - Washington, D.C.
Program Fee Includes:
Program Tuition - $1900
Housing, Meals & Site Visits- $1590
Total Cost: $3,490
Who Can Participate?
- College students enrolled at a non - U.S. university
- English proficiency: high-intermediate to advanced
- Age: 18 or older at the time the program begins.
- Summer Institute 2018 flyer