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Summer Study

Summer Institute: American Life & Culture

Experience Seattle  with lessons & activities fees and housing fees included. Check out our prices and events at Summer Institute brochure.

Summer Study American Language and Culture course is a fun way to learn English, meet American friends, experience Seattle culture for a short 3 week program.

The Summer Institute is open to all students regardless of English level and ability and is designed for students, visitors and professionals during summer vacation. You will develop American conversation and communication skills by participating in daily activities featuring dynamic art, sports and Seattle’s legendary music program.

Please click here for the 2009 summer institute application form.  

Seattle 101: American Life & Culture

Join our study vacation for international students. Visitors, and professional who want to review and practice English speaking and listening skills while having fun experiencing Seattle culture.

 

Daily Events
August 2-August 21 (3 weeks)


Week 1

 

Sunday 8/2

Monday 8/3

Tuesday 8/4

Wednesday 8/5

Thursday 8/6

Friday 8/7

 

Arrival and transportation to college

 

Welcome ceremony, campus tour and orientation

 

Host family pick up

9:00-11:50am

Assessment and English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Pike Place Market

Downtown and shopping

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Space Needle

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Ride the Duck

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Seattle Art Museum

9:00am-11:50am

English class

 

 

Time with hosts or optional tour

 

Week 2

Saturday 8/8

Sunday 8/9

Monday 8/10

Tuesday 8/11

Wednesday 8/12

Thursday 8/13

Friday 8/14

 

Free day with hosts or optional activities (Mt. Rainier)

 

Free day with hosts or optional activities

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Seattle Aquarium

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Woodland Park Zoo

 

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Seattle Center

(Pacific Science Center & Imax)

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Seattle mariner’s (Baseball)

 

Week 3

Saturday 8/15

Sunday 8/16

Monday 8/17

Tuesday 8/18

Wednesday 8/19

Thursday 8/20

Friday 8/21

Free day with hosts or optional activities

(Tillicum Village)

Free day with hosts or optional activities

 

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Museum of Flight at Boeing Field

 

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Pioneer Square Underground Seattle

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm South Center Mall shopping

 

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Alki Beach and BBQ

9:00-11:50am

English class

 

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

 

1:00pm-5:00pm

Closing Ceremony

 

Fees

To Apply

Application Fee $35
Program Fees
• Lessons and Activities $1,100 ($366.66/week)
• Homestay $ 725 ($241.66/week)

Total Program $1,825

Fees based on group of 12 students.

1. Complete the Short-Term Enrollment Application.

2. Enclose a money order or complete the Credit Card Form in US dollars.

3. Return the application and fee to:
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106-1499