Boston Summer — Tufts University

Near Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is America’s top student destination for good reason. The city combines unmatched cultural attractions, prestigious universities and colleges, and top-notch entertainment and dining opportunities all set against the backdrop of the city’s picturesque landmarks.

Students in Discover Boston will experience East Coast American culture at its finest, with activities ranging from the historic Freedom Trail to vibrant Faneuil Hall. You’ll also visit the legendary campus of Harvard University and take to the sea for a Whale Watching adventure. With beaches and rural scenery less than an hour away, Boston has something for everyone!

Even in Boston Massachusetts, home to more prestigious universities than any city in the world, Tufts University stands out as an extraordinary center of learning, research, and international study. 8,500 students from across America and more than 100 countries study at Tufts’ campuses near Boston. FLS students enjoy access not only to the superb facilities on Tufts’ main campus, but also to all the excitement and historic charm of one of America’s quintessential university towns.

Dates:

Arrive

Depart

Price

June 29, 2008

July 19, 2008

$3,295

July 20, 2008

August 9, 2008

$3,295

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All Participants Enjoy:

  • 20 lessons of English per week
  • Whale Watching Excursion, Boston Duck Tour
  • Visits to the Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall, Museum of Fine Art, Harvard University and Harvard Square, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Beacon Hill and the Statehouse, New England Aquarium, Scavenger Hunt, Newbury Street and Galleria Shopping Mall
  • Twin room accommodation in student residence
  • Optional Weekend Trip to NYC ($200)
  • Use of school facilities, including computer lab and library
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • T-shirt, textbooks, and certificate of completion
  • Farewell party
  • Full supervision on all activities and excursions from an FLS Counselor
  • Roundtrip airport transfer (Boston Logan International Airport)
  • $125 application fee not included

 

Ages: Open to ages 15 and up.