DECA – A Great Extra-Curricular Activity
1003, 2023

DECA – A Great Extra-Curricular Activity

DECA, also known as the Distributive Education Clubs of America, founded in 1946, is a non-profit organization that prepares high school and college students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA is designed to promote leadership and professional development by providing its members with a variety of activities, competitions, and networking opportunities. DECA offers a wide range of programs and initiatives, including career exploration and education, competitions, leadership

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Seminar: IvyBoost Education joins hands with the Galaxy Art Group for Children
2805, 2019

Seminar: IvyBoost Education joins hands with the Galaxy Art Group for Children

Time: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:30 am-12:00 pm Location: Fremont Main Library Fukaya Room A (2450 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont CA 94538) Seminar:  Attend a free lecture on the importance of the dramatic arts and extracurricular activities for applying to top schools The Galaxy Art Group for Children is a non-profit organization located in Fremont. It strongly advocates the improvement of children’s drama education and comprehensive quality, and has tremendously contributed

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0106, 2017

3 Benefits of Internships

During the summer, students find much more time open in their days to explore activities like personal projects, volunteering, or internships. For students who are just starting their first internship, what are 3 benefits they can gain from it? 1. Learn and practice important skills such as public speaking and presentations 2. Learn how to adapt to new environments and speak with new people 3. Learn how to network with

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1603, 2017

3 Questions to Ask Before Volunteering

Want to volunteer? Whether you are a freshmen or a senior, volunteering gives you direct experience with the community around you and helps you develop new skills, whether it is from working with shelter animals or cleaning up a local park. Before penciling in volunteer opportunities in your planner, here are some questions you should ask yourself: How much time do I have available for volunteering? What skills do I

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2601, 2017

3 Ideas for Summer Success

After cold winter temperatures, are you already thinking of sunny summer days? There are plans you can make for the summer that are both fun and helpful for your future college admissions! Students can think about scheduling summer activities that include 1 or more of the ideas below: 1. Volunteering The extra time during the summer gives you a chance to get more deeply involved with causes that matter to

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1201, 2017

How to Find a STEM Summer Program

Do you love STEM? Are you a student who has a passion for computer programs or a brain for biology? Summer is approaching quickly, and now is a great time to begin researching STEM summer programs. Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Carefully consider your interests. The types of programs available to you will depend on whether your interests are connected more to math, medicine, or another

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0812, 2016

Cool Ways for Students to Engage with Computer Science

Feeding fish to different cats in your backyard or slicing fruit into flying pieces may be all fun and games, but for students who wonder about the process that goes into making those apps, this week is an ideal time to further develop that interest. Computer Science Education week runs this year from December 5-11. How can students get more involved with computer science? 1.Play Minecraft Code.Org has a Minecraft

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0403, 2016

High School Students Level Up Lab Skills at Princeton

Among the many students who love science, the chances for them to participate in challenging science classes and activities at their high school may be numerous. However, the chance to participate in lab research with a professor of a top college is rare. In the summer at Princeton University, the Laboratory Learning Program gives students that very opportunity to develop their skills in lab research by joining a faculty member’s

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0502, 2016

Excited about STEM? Consider COSMOS!

Thinking about pursuing science in the future at a top college? Want to spend your summer studying topics like bioengineering or robotics? COSMOS may be the summer program for you! During COSMOS, students spend 4 weeks on a UC campus working on a STEM-related subject of their interest. Students may choose to apply for this program at a campus like UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, or UC Santa

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3001, 2016

Yale Young Global Scholars Still Open for Applications

While high school students may think that summer is still a far way off, some summer programs already have quickly-approaching deadlines in February. One such program is the Yale Young Global Scholars, which is a program for 10th and 11th grade students offered by Yale University. While last year the Yale Young Global Scholars had 3 different sessions for students to choose from, this year in 2016, the Yale Young

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0601, 2015

See Where Students Study Abroad

Thinking about studying abroad? College students may choose to study abroad for many reasons. Some wish to develop a better ear for a language or a greater understanding of their interests. Other students find that study abroad can help them gain a stronger sense of independence or boost their career skills. Curious about the most popular countries for study abroad? According to U.S. News, in 2012-2013, the top 3 study

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1011, 2014

Amnesty International

Amnesty International was an organization which started in 1961 after its founder, Peter Benenson, started an Appeal for Amnesty campaign in London on behalf of unjustly imprisoned students and people. The purpose of Amnesty International is to educate and take action for human rights. Amnesty International USA currently has almost 250,000 members in high school clubs, college, or community groups who tackle global issues like poverty and censorship. (Source: Amnesty

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2010, 2014

Yale Young Global Scholars Program

Also known as YYGS, this program offers three different issues that high school students can explore during the summer for 2 weeks. 1. Politics, Law, and Economics 2. International Affairs and Security 3. Science, Policy, and Innovation In the program, high school students will live on Yale’s campus and have the opportunity to research more into one of these issues from projects and from talks from special speakers. The application

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1410, 2014

LEO Club

The LEO Club (Leadership, Experience, Opportunity) was first formed in Pennsylvania in 1957. The objective of the organization, in their own words, is to “provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community.” Joining a LEO Club allows students to work together on community service projects and develop leadership skills. Past service projects

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0710, 2014

What is the Service Learning Requirement?

For many high schools, community service is a graduation requirement for their students. In the Fremont Unified School District, schools like Mission San Jose High and Irvington High all have different methods for students to report their hours. However, the requirements for these service learning hours are the same across these schools. 1. Students must fulfill 40 service hours before they graduate 2. These service hours must be with a

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1007, 2014

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton and her group in 1881; she led the organization for 23 years. The American Red Cross started its focus on disaster relief efforts at home and overseas, and eventually widened its focus to include first aid, public health, veterans service, and safety training. For high school students, joining the Red Cross Club provides them various opportunities to build critical leadership skills.

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2606, 2014

Junior State of America

Junior State of America was founded in 1934 in California for students who were interested in politics, government, and foreign affairs. Since its founding, over 500,000 student members have joined Junior State of America (JSA). The goal of JSA is to help students grow into active and informed citizens through student debates, problem-solving activities, conventions, and political-awareness events. Through their involvement in the Junior State of America, students develop their

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1106, 2014

American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)

The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). This team, consisting of six high school students, competes in the IMO and has traditionally performed well. There are three levels: the AMC 8 is for any student grade 8 and below the AMC 10 is for students in grades 10 and below

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3005, 2014

Model United Nations

Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN) is a conference similar to the United Nations in which students participate as delegates to various UN Committees. Participants research and formulate political positions based on the actual policies of the countries they represent. The committees usually consist of the six committees of the General Assembly (or some subset of them), but may also include the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and

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3005, 2014

The Summer Intern NIH

The NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides you with a full-time biomedical research experience.  It is our hope that many of you will decide to include research as an important component of your future career and we hope you will all leave with a deeper understanding of how scientific investigation works and what it entails.  Although research should be your first priority during your stay at the National Institutes of

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3005, 2014

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is an American elementary, middle, and high school team competition in which students compete in ‘events’ pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Over 6,700 teams from 50 U.S. states compete each year. There are three levels of competition: regional, state, and national. In addition, some states or private groups offer ‘invitational’ tournaments which serve as practice for regional and state competitions.

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3005, 2014

Key Club

Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Its core values are leadership, character-building, caring, and inclusiveness. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs. Many local Key Clubs are sponsored by a local Kiwanis club. The Key Club was founded by California State Commissioner of Schools Albert C. Olney, and vocational education teacher Frank C. Vincent on

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3005, 2014

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind, often called OM (although the official acronym is OotM), is a creative problem-solving competition involving students from kindergarten through college. The Odyssey of the Mind teaches students how to think divergently by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think creatively to solve a long-term problem. The problems may involve mechanical vehicles, classical literature,

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