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Switzerland: CERN & the Future of Science
Switzerland, known for its stunning lakes and snowcapped mountains, is also home to CERN and other renowned scientific laboratories addressing the world’s most pressing problems. On this high school summer program, travel from Geneva to Bern to Interlaken, and get up close with the latest research and experience this multilingual and increasingly diverse country. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge s...
Switzerland, known for its stunning lakes and snowcapped mountains, is also home to CERN and other renowned scientific laboratories addressing the world’s most pressing problems. On this high school summer program, travel from Geneva to Bern to Interlaken, and get up close with the latest research and experience this multilingual and increasingly diverse country. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge science as you meet with researchers in physics, biotech, astronomy, and climate science. See where the World Wide Web was invented, discover how biotech is advancing knowledge of the human brain, and interview researchers about how the technical and human aspects of science intersect.
Program Highlights
Experience CERN’s Large Hadron Collider through interviews with physicists studying the universe’s deepest mysteries.
Ride the Jungfraujoch railway to the highest train station in Europe.
Meet with climate scientists who study glacier retreat in the Alps.
Work alongside robotics researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Discover how chemistry and food science meet in a chocolate-making workshop with Swiss experts.
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Quick Details
- Switzerland
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- All Nationalities
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Locations
- Switzerland
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Switzerland, known for its stunning lakes and snowcapped mountains, is also home to CERN and other renowned scientific laboratories addressing the world’s most pressing problems. On this high school summer program, travel from Geneva to Bern to Interlaken, and get up close with the latest research and experience this multilingual and increasingly diverse country. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge science as you meet with researchers in physics, biotech, astronomy, and climate science. See where the World Wide Web was invented, discover how biotech is advancing knowledge of the human brain, and interview researchers about how the technical and human aspects of science intersect.
Putney Student Travel
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Ready to Learn More?
Switzerland, known for its stunning lakes and snowcapped mountains, is also home to CERN and other renowned scientific laboratories addressing the world’s most pressing problems. On this high school summer program, travel from Geneva to Bern to Interlaken, and get up close with the latest research and experience this multilingual and increasingly diverse country. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge science as you meet with researchers in physics, biotech, astronomy, and climate science. See where the World Wide Web was invented, discover how biotech is advancing knowledge of the human brain, and interview researchers about how the technical and human aspects of science intersect.
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