Hi guys!
I've been accepted to LBW (uPenn), M&TSI (uPenn), and Launch (MIT). MIT Launch's summer program is for the month of June while LBW and M&TSI overlap during the month of July. I could potentially do two programs. Launch in June, one of the other in July.
I am for sure going to do either LBW or M&TSI. The question is- which one?? Ah!!
Also, should I do Launch as well?
By entering Launch, I sacrifice a possibility of an internship & tennis (I am ranked high in my state so tennis is very important!!). I may be able to contact the MIT Tennis dep. (Division 3) and possibly play tennis on the campus while I'm there. I know Launch is an amazing opportunity for any entrepreneur. A once-in-a-lifetime thing. On one hand, I could potentially learn an immense about business. This experience could really shape my life. But on the other, it might repeat information from the other camps and/or not be very beneficial, as I have already created 3 startups that were moderately successful. I would also arrive 1-2 days late (ACT & school) and leave 1-2 days early for Launch (not good!!).
LBW (Leadership in the Business World) is a non-credit program and accepts 160 people internationally (80 people at each location). I chose Philly over San Fran when I first applied. I think LBW is more relaxed compared to M&TSI - LBW has more field trips, group projects, and lectures form what I've heard. Yes, I really want to tone my leadership skills, but I don't know if M&TSI is a better experience for me.
M&TSI (Management & Technology Summer Institute) is for-credit program and accepts 50 people internationally. I heard there is a huge gender disparity here (like 6 girls, 54 guys - I'm a girl). Since it is for credit, we'll have a lot more work with assignments, labs, quizzes and all. They also host lectures/seminars daily and a couple field trips. I think this would mostly feel like taking an actual college class, which would be very helpful. We also work closely with uPenn staff! This program has a lot to do with engineering as with computer science and business. My interests and hobbies all revolve around computer science & also business, but I am a total noob when it comes to engineering. I just don't want to be overly stressed out if I decide to go there :O
Let me know your thoughts!! Also, if you're an alumni, I'd love to hear your experience at any of these summer programs.
Aha I shouldn't be stressing out - this is a good problem to have - but I really need some input on this. Thanks!
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