UCC Summer Academy 2006 gets underway this week (26-30 June) when 100
Transition and Fifth Year students from all over Ireland participate in
a residential academy - the first of its kind to be held at UCC.
According to Academy Organiser, Danielle Byrne: "The 100 students have
been selected to take part in the Summer Academy on a competitive
basis. Places were awarded to students from post-primary schools
nationwide who have excelled in a particular field. These students have
been awarded prizes in regional or national competitions in areas
ranging from Sport to Science and Politics to Public Speaking. They are
highly motivated and ambitious young people who understand not only the
pay-offs of dedicating time and effort to learning, but also the thrill
derived from the achievement gained."
The students will get the opportunity to live on campus for the week
and discover for themselves the social and academic enjoyment of campus
life. A full programme of events is planned including classes in
a variety of subject areas within the University. The students will
also benefit from more in-depth information about courses in which they
are particularly interested. As well as academic activities, study
skills and careers workshops, tours of the campus, the Glucksman
Gallery and evening social activities are also planned including
bowling, an evening at the Everyman Palace Theatre, a mystery trail and
an evening learning an exotic dance and martial art, capoeira.
The Summer Academy students have been participants in a range of competitions and awards programmes including: