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Explore the top 12 engineering careers and best firms to work for, while learning required skills, qualifications, and key steps to succeed.

In this article, we’ll share expert advice on summer program options and how to choose an experience that will be unforgettable.

This guide provides an overview of the benefits of internships for high school students and guidance on how to secure one.

Online education is revolutionizing learning with flexibility, accessibility, and new trends shaping the future for learners and educators.

Make the most of summer with online courses! Learn new skills, prep for college, and discover tips to excel in your studies.

Passionate about justice, equity, and the defense of our economic and political freedoms? Then a career in law could be the perfect fit. For students wishing to take this career path, two study destinations that prove to be a popular choice are the US and the UK. Both countries have well-developed legal frameworks, prestigious educational institutions, and provide outstanding opportunities for aspiring lawyers.   While the US and UK’s current legal systems have evolved from t

Summer camps are important for child development as they promote independence and offer the opportunity to establish new, and potentially lifelong, friendships. Attending summer camp not only allows kids to learn critical life skills, but also explore their interests and career choices  too across pre-college academics, sports, arts, adventure and much more. But as enjoyable and valuable as summer camp can be, many kids and parents will be apprehensive and even anxious about

As the long summer stretches ahead, students can’t wait to kick back and enjoy some rest and relaxation. While you should always ensure you have time to relax over the summer, you also want to avoid suffering from summer learning loss.   Also known as “summer slide” or “brain drain”, learning loss occurs when students lose some of the hard-won knowledge and skills they have acquired during the school year over the summer holidays. While there is some debate about the level to

Careers in medicine are appealing and attractive to many students, but navigating the complexities of different education and healthcare systems can be overwhelming. If you’re a high school student considering a career in medicine, you may be wondering where to start!   One great dilemma in the mind of students targeting a career in medicine is whether to study in the United States or the United Kingdom. Whereas many may not even know that they have an option. Both offer exce

Completing a summer research internship during high school can be a transformative experience and pave the way for a successful future career. Most young people experience uncertainty as they navigate career choices during high school, so having the opportunity to take a sneak peek into a potential career is pure gold. For students wishing to pursue advanced studies, research internships offer the opportunity to expand knowledge, hone research skills, and establish connection

One of the obvious benefits of taking online courses is that you can study an academic course wherever, whenever, and however you want....

On this WSA Talk, former director of the Johns Hopkins Medical Program for International Reproductive Health (JHPIEGO) Dr. Noel McIntosh (M.D., Harvard University) shares insights into the medical profession, medical school admissions, and how to choose the right medical school for you. Dr. McIntosh also recounts the potential benefits of taking a gap year in your studies, and the professional and life perspectives he gained while expanding the availability of reproductive me

Jim Rogers is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors in history. He co-founded the Quantum Fund in 1973, which remains one of the most successful hedge funds of all time. To this day he is renowned for his insightful investment analysis as well as prescient market timing. Mr. Rogers completed several multi-year round-the-world tours as recounted in a number of his highly regarded books such as Investment Biker and Adventure Capitalist. He is also a proud father of t

On this WSA Talk, Aaron and Jordan Kandell share their story about how they went from aspiring teen writers to successful Hollywood screenwriters and producers of popular movies. They also share advice on what steps an aspiring young writer can take now to develop their skills and start on the path to success. Aaron and Jordan Kandell have written screenplays for Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Disney, including the animated film Moana and the survival adventure Adrif

Summer camp is a great way for young people of all interests to build social, emotional, and cognitive abilities, and every youngster can benefit. Even better, their experiences and the memories they make at camp tend to stick with them for the rest of their lives. There are a wide variety of both academic and intellectual, and social and interpersonal benefits of summer camp. In this guide we'll go over what kinds of things your child may expect to learn and experience at su

On this World Scholars Academy Talk, leading college admissions consultant Arthur 'Artie' Smith shares insights and practical guidance on how to maximize your chances of being accepted into an elite Ivy League university. Artie was formerly an admissions chair at Cornell University, where he evaluated over 20,000 applications, and has over 25 years of experience advising students and parents on college admissions as well as how to be successful in college. Join our mailing li

Welcome to the ultimate guide to choosing an online summer course - and what better place to learn about this topic than online? But, is...

World Scholars Academy is introducing academic Internship Programs in Business, Medicine, Law, and Engineering for high school students ages 15-18. On these programs, a select group of students will collaborate with a world-leading expert to produce an academic research paper on a current scholarly debate. Guided by their mentor, students will summarize and synthesize the existing literature on their topic, providing novel insight on state-of-the-art practice and future resea

This summer World Scholars Academy is introducing a Creative Writing Academy for high school students ages 15-18. On this course students will be led by a world-leading English scholar to explore the both the art and the science of writing well. On the course you will explore different genres of creative writing, examine frameworks utilized by history’s greatest authors, as well as identify the common elements possessed by good writing. Challenge yourself to write outside of

On this World Scholars Academy Talk, pioneering telecommunications entrepreneur John F. Scarpa shares insights and practical advice on how a grade-school student can prepare now to start and run successful businesses in their future. Mr. Scarpa is one of America's most successful entrepreneurs and a true innovator in the communications field. In 1982 he co-founded the American Cellular Network Corp, the first publicly traded cellular company in the United States, and served