Cornell Precollege Summer Programs 2021 ： Updates

At this time, Cornell University Precollege Studies plans to offer online and in-person, on- campus courses for high school students during summer 2021. Courses will be held during the following sessions:

Three-week Session 1 (June 1 -June 17,2021) ：Online courses only

Three-week Session 2 (June 21 -July 9,2021 )：Online and on-campus courses

Three-week Session 3 (July 12-July 30,2021 )：Online and on-campus courses

Six-week Session (June 21 - August 3,2021 )： Online and on-campus courses

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Precollege on-campus summer courses and COVID-19

In the event, if we are not able to offer in-person, on-campus courses due to COVID- 19 restrictions, as many courses as possible will be converted（改变)to online offerings and you'll have the following options:

1. If your on-campus course is converted to an online course, you may automatically register for it at a reduced charge that reflects only academic (per credit), not residential, fees.

2. If you prefer, or if your on-campus course is not converted to an online offering, you may select a course from the list of previously scheduled online courses.

3. You may contact us to withdraw and request a full refund(退款)，minus the application fee.

While we know there is no replacement for our on-campus, residential experience, the good news is that all online courses are regular Cornell classes that give you a chance to study with Cornell faculty (学院)，work alongside undergraduates, earn college credits, and get a head start on preparing for college applications.

Holiday makers wanting to get away from the pressure of modern life might consider staying at a wooden hut in Sweden.

The Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel is not for everyone. If you can’t even understand the idea of living without electricity, running water, or a modern toilet, then the charm of this place will probably not appeal to you. But for anyone trying to escape the pressure and busy life of the big city or take a break from the Internet and other modern devices, this place is a paradise(乐园). Located 1 km south of Skarsjon Beach, in the middle of a pristine Swedish forest, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge consists of 12 wooden huts with nothing but two sheepskin-covered wooden beds, and a wood stove that uses wood cut by the guests themselves.

Self-catering breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of items like spaghetti（通心粉）, tomato sauce, bread, fruit and eggs that tourists have to cook themselves over an outside fire; there is no shower, only a nearby spring and as for toilet, visitors are encouraged to go behind a tree, or visit one of the two sheds（棚子）.

Adding to the charm of this place is the long coal-making tradition of Kolarbyn. Locals have been building these huts from wood and mud for over 400 years, and a few of them came up with the idea of recreating a few of them in the woods as an eco-lodge to keep tradition alive in the area.

“People visit Kolarbyn lodges because they want to experience the nature and to test sleeping in the historical huts. They want to get away from the normal life,” the owner Andreas Ahlsen said. “The huts themselves are relatively small, as if they are too big , it will destroy the nature experience.”

If you want to help people learn English, join our Teaching English Volunteer Project now! You will find the students extremely eager to learn from an international volunteer.

Your Activities as a Volunteer

The schools are open from Mondays to Fridays and volunteers will teach about 2-3 hours a day. You can teach either in kindergarten, primary or secondary school. Your responsibilities will vary accordingly.

In the kindergarten classes, volunteers will do the following.

▲Organize games and play with the children.

▲Teach them coloring and other motor skills.

▲Introduce animals, shapes, colors and numbers.

▲Play with educational toys and other learning aids.

In the primary level, volunteers will teach in a classroom of about 40 students. You can start teaching on your own or help the local teacher.

▲Teach conversational English, math or science to primary school students aged 5-12.

▲Communicate with students during lessons or free time.

▲Read literature to students to improve their comprehension as well as pronunciation skills.

Project Skills Required

For Teaching English in South Africa, the school requires a copy of your resume, which should carefully state your education. Volunteers should also be easy-going and motivated. They should not mind looking after children who can be rude or noisy.

Project Location

This project is located in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa. Cape Town is a city alive with creativity, color, sounds and tastes. While walking through the city’s streets and meeting its people, you will fall in love with its natural beauty, creative freedom and incredible spirit.