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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.
 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)
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Week 1 |
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Sunday 8/2 |
Monday 8/3 |
Tuesday 8/4 |
Wednesday 8/5 |
Thursday 8/6 |
Friday 8/7 |
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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 |
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Week 2 |
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Saturday 8/8 |
Sunday 8/9 |
Monday 8/10 |
Tuesday 8/11 |
Wednesday 8/12 |
Thursday 8/13 |
Friday 8/14 |
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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
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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) |
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Week 3 |
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Saturday 8/15 |
Sunday 8/16 |
Monday 8/17 |
Tuesday 8/18 |
Wednesday 8/19 |
Thursday 8/20 |
Friday 8/21 |
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Free day with hosts or optional activities
(Tillicum Village) |
Free day with hosts or optional activities
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9:00-11:50am
English class
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm-5:00pm
Museum of Flight at Boeing Field
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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