A Weekly Planning System for Intensive Summer Courses
A calm weekly system for balancing lectures, assignments, revision and rest during demanding summer courses.
A short course, taken seriously
Make This Summer Count With Serious Study
Summer Term is a serious guide to focused, short-term education for ambitious learners. We help you choose, prepare for and succeed in intensive programs that deliver real academic results.
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Notes, class hours, and how to stay sharp in front of a screen. Each essay is one thing you can do in an online class.
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