Yes, the camp fee covers university application, visa, embassy, Fed-Ex, tuition, health insurance, domestic travel, hands-on training, lodging, sightseeing, food, networking, career advice, AQLEM Gear, souvenirs, instruction, lab kits, and all other camp materials. However, campers will use their pocket money for any personal purchases.
The camp fee does not cover visa related medical and background check expenses, International Airfare, or any other insurances e.g. travel or life.
Money will be paid through an official bank arrangement and will not be touched on the other end until everything is finalized. If the visa is not issued, all money will be refunded except the initial deposit of $475.00.
In addition to the world class STEM education the student will receive while being in America, the student will also be given an opportunity to network with both peers from around Pakistan and American University Professor's who will write letters of recommendation, for students who earn them. These will become huge assets when your student is ready to apply for college. The camper will also get an American stamp on their passport, which might be useful later on in life.
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Illinois. It is about an hour drive from Chicago Illinois. We have partnerships with other reputable universities. Students will be taken to Chicago for the weekends to enjoy activities such as shopping, museums, and amusement parks.
Yes, at 2 p.m. on the last Friday of camp week campers make short, group presentations on what they have done/learned during the week.
Campers should bring casual clothes and comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. We also recommend campers bring an umbrella and/or rain gear and a sweater. Campers should bring towels, all personal hygiene necessities, their own personal pillow, bed linens, or a sleeping bag. They also might want to bring a small fan, a small radio, and extra money for snacks, souvenirs, etc.
The university camp is organized and ran by dedicated professionals, and support staff. Campers will be supervised 24 hours a day [day, evening, night] and will not be allowed anywhere without an accompanying staff members.
No. But with prior approval from the Director of the camp, family and friends can meet the camper at the campus in the evening.
Please, alert us to any food allergies and/or dietary restrictions on the health form. The student will be choosing food cafeteria style in the residence hall. She/he will need to be proactive in watching for allergens. If we provide snacks for special events, we will be sure to accommodate any allergies. The student should bring prescribed allergy medication as applicable.
AQLEM provides temporary travel medical insurance to all the students. Campers are responsible for their co-payments as well as expenses beyond the insurance coverage. Note: You will be contacted to pick up your camper early from camp depending on the severity of the sickness. If that is not an option, the camper will be placed in a room by themselves and we will contact the student's guardians to alert them of the sickness and for further guidance. Be sure to contact local Education Adviser about insurance related questions.
All AQLEM STEM-with-Purpose camps are residential and campers must stay overnight.
Campers will be sleeping on locked, secured floors. Males and females will be in separate dorms.
This camp is open to campers male female campers ages 14-24; and male campers ages 14- 21.
The application packet consists of the application form, parental consent form for 18 and under, health form, behavior contract, teacher recommendation forms, and personal statement from the camper.
If you still have additional questions, please contact the US or Regional Education Advisors or fill out the contact form.
AQLEM is an acronym, which stands for American Quality Leadership and Educational Management. AQLEM Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Organization based in the United States. Feel free to log on to the website of the University where we are holding the camp. It mentions they are working with AQLEM for this summer camp; it will also provide details about the campus, and the handpicked staff selected to work this camp. http://niu.edu/stem/programs/camps/STEM-with-Purpose.shtml