The best way to learn something new is to immerse yourself both mentally and physically. That’s what happens in Brown Experiential Education (BEE) programs. You’ll find these programs to be immersive and rigorous academic experiences, with program locations carefully selected to enhance course content. Learning is rich and experiential as you physically link your studies with your surroundings. The programs’ interdisciplinary approach will help prepare you for the increasingly complex challenges of the 21st century: you’ll discover the interconnectedness of the global community by exploring new places and considering varied perspectives.
Location(s)
- Barcelona, Spain
- Oxford, England
- Rome, Italy
- Paris, France
Schedule
- Barcelona: June 30th - July 11th, 2025
- Oxford: June 30th - July 11th, 2025
- Rome: June 30th - July 11th, 2025
- Paris: June 30th - July 11th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Barcelona: $7,912
- Oxford: $7,912
- Rome: $7,912
- Paris: $7,912
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be rising juniors or seniors and ages 16-18.
Deadline
- May 9th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- A 250–500 word essay responding to one of the following prompts:
- Describe an experience, accomplishment or challenge that made you grow as a student. In what ways do you hope to continue your educational and personal growth at Brown Pre-College?
- Our students come from a number of unique backgrounds and communities. Tell us something about your identity or background that has motivated or shaped your educational journey. In what ways do you hope to continue that journey at Brown Pre-College?
- An optional supplemental essay to convey anything not covered in the application that you wish to express
- A transcript and most recent grade report
- One letter of recommendation
Notifications of Decisions
- Rolling admission decisions will be sent to students as they become available beginning on Monday, January 20, 2025
Financial Aid Details
- Partial and full scholarships are available to those who demonstrate need.
- Scholarship opportunities can be found here.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Application opens January 15th, 2025
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