Shad Valley 2010 By: Ishan Tikku

What is Shad Valley? What: Shad Valley is an intensive summer enrichment program for students interested in Math, Science, Business/Technology and Engineering What: Shad Valley is an intensive summer enrichment program for students interested in Math, Science, Business/Technology and Engineering Who: Grade 10, 11, 12 students Who: Grade 10, 11, 12 students Where: At 1 of 10 university campuses across Canada Where: At 1 of 10 university campuses across Canada When: A four week program that runs in July When: A four week program that runs in July Why: Shad Valley finds the best and makes them better – we help students recognize, harness, and strengthen their talents Why: Shad Valley finds the best and makes them better – we help students recognize, harness, and strengthen their talents

Why Shad? Build on your strengths and talents Build on your strengths and talents Explore future education and career options Explore future education and career options Learn to lead among leaders Learn to lead among leaders Test your limits physically and mentally Test your limits physically and mentally Open your mind and expand your horizons Open your mind and expand your horizons

Opportunities Experience university life Experience university life Make friends and build your network with top students, faculty, staff Make friends and build your network with top students, faculty, staff Immerse yourself in lectures, labs, workshops, and recreational activities Immerse yourself in lectures, labs, workshops, and recreational activities Benefit from the opportunity to work in state-of-the art facilities Benefit from the opportunity to work in state-of-the art facilities Explore a different Canadian city Explore a different Canadian city Enjoy weekend camping trips, sightseeing adventures, and local/historical landmarks Enjoy weekend camping trips, sightseeing adventures, and local/historical landmarks

Host Campuses Carleton University Carleton University Dalhousie University Dalhousie University Lakehead University Lakehead University Université Laval Université Laval McMaster University McMaster University Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland Queen’s University Queen’s University University of British Columbia University of British Columbia University of New Brunswick University of New Brunswick University of Waterloo University of Waterloo

Live in residence Live in residence Experience campus dining Experience campus dining Access university recreation facilities Access university recreation facilities Explore what the campus has to offer including research labs and advanced technology Explore what the campus has to offer including research labs and advanced technology Relax in the student lounge Relax in the student lounge Experience University Life

Lectures and Workshops Work with state-of-the-art equipment Work with state-of-the-art equipment Expose yourself to a variety of topics Expose yourself to a variety of topics Learn from expert guest speakers discussing today’s issues Learn from expert guest speakers discussing today’s issues Take on cool lab projects and designs Take on cool lab projects and designs Explore potential career paths Explore potential career paths

A Day in the Life of a Shad A Day in the Life of a Shad 7:40  Wake up 7:40  Wake up 8:00 – 9:00  Breakfast 8:00 – 9:00  Breakfast 9:00 – 10:30  Fitness 9:00 – 10:30  Fitness 10:30 – 12:00  Lecture 10:30 – 12:00  Lecture 12:00 – 1:00  Lunch 12:00 – 1:00  Lunch 1:00 – 4:00  CT Project 1:00 – 4:00  CT Project 4:00 – 5:00  Shad Time 4:00 – 5:00  Shad Time 5:00 – 6:00  Dinner 5:00 – 6:00  Dinner 6:00 – 7:30  Lecture 6:00 – 7:30  Lecture 7:30 – 9:00  Prep for Shad Speak 7:30 – 9:00  Prep for Shad Speak 9:00 – 11:00  Late Night 9:00 – 11:00  Late Night 12:00 Lights Out 12:00 Lights Out

Testimonials “What I remember most is living, trusting, and laughing with 59 strangers on Day 1, and 59 family members by Day 27. I cannot put into words what an amazing experience Shad Valley was for me, but ‘the best month of my life’ probably sums it up (although, I must say, ‘best’ doesn’t do my memories enough justice). I truly feel changed and refreshed, ready to face my future without the fear that once held me back.” (Chloe Chau, Shad UNB 2009) “What I remember most is living, trusting, and laughing with 59 strangers on Day 1, and 59 family members by Day 27. I cannot put into words what an amazing experience Shad Valley was for me, but ‘the best month of my life’ probably sums it up (although, I must say, ‘best’ doesn’t do my memories enough justice). I truly feel changed and refreshed, ready to face my future without the fear that once held me back.” (Chloe Chau, Shad UNB 2009) “Throughout Shad, it was clear that the students in this program were gifted academically and that they possessed a social consciousness, that said, the creative talents of this group was something that I had underestimated. Among the Shads there are poets, songwriters, musicians, dancers, artists, writers, and eloquent speakers. And each Shad used their talents (however big or small) at the Banquet to communicate one message their appreciation for the Shad program.” (Michelle Devedi, Carleton University Faculty) “Throughout Shad, it was clear that the students in this program were gifted academically and that they possessed a social consciousness, that said, the creative talents of this group was something that I had underestimated. Among the Shads there are poets, songwriters, musicians, dancers, artists, writers, and eloquent speakers. And each Shad used their talents (however big or small) at the Banquet to communicate one message their appreciation for the Shad program.” (Michelle Devedi, Carleton University Faculty)

Shad-tastic Alumni Over $ in scholarships/prizes Over $ in scholarships/prizes 13 National Millenium Scholarships ($25 000) 13 National Millenium Scholarships ($25 000) 5 of 20 TD Scholarships ($70 000) 5 of 20 TD Scholarships ($70 000) 4 of Top 20 Under 20 honours 4 of Top 20 Under 20 honours 21 Rhodes Scholars 21 Rhodes Scholars 3 National Loran Scholarships ($75 000) 3 National Loran Scholarships ($75 000) 22 of 100 Miller Thompson Scholarships 22 of 100 Miller Thompson Scholarships Countless university entrance scholarships Countless university entrance scholarships

How to Apply Pick up an application from school or find it online at Pick up an application from school or find it online at Show us that you take what it has to be a Shad! Show us that you take what it has to be a Shad! Showcase your volunteer/community involvement, extra- curricular involvement, academic performance, creativity, and interpersonal skills Showcase your volunteer/community involvement, extra- curricular involvement, academic performance, creativity, and interpersonal skills First Intake: December 9, 2009 First Intake: December 9, 2009 Second Intake: January 20, 2010 Second Intake: January 20, 2010 More students are taken from the first intake More students are taken from the first intake

Program Fees + Financial Awards Program fee is $3500 – includes all academic and recreational activities, accommodation, and food for the month Program fee is $3500 – includes all academic and recreational activities, accommodation, and food for the month FULL COST: $6000 FULL COST: $6000 Shad Sponsors contribute a LOT towards your participation Shad Sponsors contribute a LOT towards your participation Significant bursaries available Significant bursaries available Shad offers automatic scholarships based on application strength Shad offers automatic scholarships based on application strength Shad provides resources for students who wish to fundraise themselves Shad provides resources for students who wish to fundraise themselves

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