Summer of a Lifetime

A Leadership Experience for the Next Generation

SOAL U is an immersive summer program in Princeton designed for high school students who want to develop the skills, confidence, and intellectual curiosity required to lead in the modern world.

Through exposure to STEAM disciplines, writing, leadership development, and collaborative learning, students experience an environment modeled on the culture of great universities. Students are challenged to think deeply, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems.

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THE SOAL U @ Princeton DIFFERENCE

Most summer programs focus on activities. SOAL U focuses on developing leaders.

Students build the four essential leadership skills:

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Collaboration

working effectively with others

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Creativity

developing original ideas

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Critical Thinking

solving real-world problems

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Communication

expressing ideas clearly and confidently

THE PRINCETON EXPERIENCE

Located in Princeton, New Jersey, SOAL U exposes students to one of the world's great intellectual environments.

Students engage in:

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    STEAM workshops

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    leadership discussions

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    writing seminars

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    campus exploration

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    collaborative projects

Program day: 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

SOAL U seeks students who are:

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    intellectually curious

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    motivated to grow

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    interested in STEAM fields

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    excited about leadership and ideas

Students must be entering grades 10–12.

Who should apply

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