The „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (UAIC) will carry out, between July and September 2021, 11 summer programs funded through the Secondary Education Project (ROSE) by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), aimed at organizing courses and other relevant activities for high school students—particularly those from disadvantaged social backgrounds—to encourage them to complete their high school studies and facilitate their continuation of education at the tertiary level.
List of Summer Schools Implemented by UAIC
Summer school for students "I want to be a student at Letters! – LiteratIS" (Faculty of Letters): July 11–24, 2021
For the smooth running of the summer school, in addition to the funding that fully covers participation costs, students who choose the LiteratIS course will receive an EBOOK READER – KINDLE to use during the classes and workshops of the summer school, and furthermore, upon returning home, as an instrument to optimize learning.
The schedule for each day has the following structure:
In the morning, from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, the following will take place:
- didactic activities, during which students will become familiar—through participation in interactive presentations and practical activities—with the cultures of the languages studied at the Faculty of Letters of UAIC. Thus, they will discover fascinating information about the Romanian, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Latin, and Greek languages and cultures, will be able to ask questions, and will collaborate to complete work tasks;
- applied workshops, where students will be guided toward finding the best strategies for writing a text, preparing a speech, improving reading strategies, etc.;
- sessions providing students with information about scholarships offered by the Faculty of Letters and UAIC’s international exchange programs;
- self-exploration sessions for personal and group development to increase resilience, alongside academic orientation and professional counseling to clarify personal objectives and enhance students’ efficient direction.
- workshops where students will learn to collaborate on creating a poster, make a PowerPoint presentation and present it in front of peers, participate in debates, discuss a movie, etc.;
- study visits to a television studio, a museum, etc.;
Any questions and requests for additional details can be addressed to Mrs. Diana Rusu, email: nicoleta.rusu@uaic.ro
"Legal vacation LAW in Iași – Law in Iași!" (Faculty of Law): July 11–24, 2021
To make your experience even better, you will receive a participant’s kit consisting of a backpack, t-shirt, cap, notebook, pen, memory stick, the Constitution of Romania, mask, etc. (some materials personalized with the project’s visual identity elements).
Don’t miss the opportunity to be one step ahead of all your other peers! Give yourself a legal vacation LAW in Iași!
Summer school for Economists - EconomIS (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration): July 5–18, 2021
Within the EconomIS summer school, attractive courses will be organized for each study program of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, alongside workshops such as a mock exam, so that participating students can experience the most authentic life of an economics student.
Study visits will be organized to financial-banking institutions (National Bank of Romania – Iași branch), public institutions (Iași City Hall), local companies, and business incubators, where the theoretical/operational side will be combined with role-playing games involving the target group students.
Students will be engaged in sports competitions, recreational activities, and cultural events through which they will more easily build connections with other participants, engage in joint activities, and better explore the artistic and cultural heritage of academic Iași, which will contribute to understanding the prospects that student life entails.
Through the ROSE project, participants in the EconomIS activities will receive a kit (participant’s pack) containing: a backpack, a t-shirt, a cap, a notebook, a pen, a memory stick, etc.
The organizers will take all necessary measures to ensure the health protection of the participants in the current pandemic context.
Sub-project Discovering the Earth towards the heights of knowledge! - GEO-GEO (Faculty of Geography and Geology): July 5–18, 2021
Students will benefit from an intensive and diversified program of practical courses that will help them understand the specifics of geology as a science that studies the Earth, its composition and structure, fossils and the evolution of life throughout geological time, as well as its relationship with the Earth’s mineral resources. Geography as a science will become more engaging for students through an understanding of how natural resources related to water and soil must be managed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, within the context of urban progress and demographic growth. Workshops will provide students with skills and competencies related to the analysis of water, soil, and rock samples using modern equipment, and will help them forecast probable weather based on natural phenomena.
Study visits conducted at the Iași Meteorological Station and the Repedea Geological and Paleontological Reserve in Iași will contribute to learning modern tools and methods for recording climatic parameters, storing and transmitting information, and developing meteorological forecasts. Students will better understand the geological history of the city of Iași.
During a 1-day study trip, students will have the opportunity to visit one of the most interesting research and student practice stations in Romania. Located in the Rarău Massif at an altitude of 1572 meters, the „Ion Gugiuman” Rarău Research and Student Practice Station constitutes an extremely important base for scientific research in Romania.
Special attention will be dedicated to professional counseling and career guidance activities, through which students will receive specialized assistance to make informed and correct decisions regarding their future university path, in correlation with their own aspirations and cognitive potential.
For the benefit of the students, sports competitions and recreational activities will be organized, through which students will experience team spirit, leadership drive, the ability to express themselves artistically, and other empowering traits. Cultural events (museum visits, attending shows) scheduled during the summer school will lead to a better appreciation of the artistic and cultural heritage of academic Iași and will highlight the prospects that student life entails.
To truly experience what student life means, students will be accommodated in the university dormitories and will be served meals at the canteen. They will equally benefit from the university’s educational facilities: conference and seminar rooms, computer and multimedia laboratories, sports facilities, and recreational areas within the university campus.
Each student participating in the GEO-GEO summer school will receive the following materials: pen, notebook, baseball cap, backpack, t-shirt, badge, personalized ROSE+UAIC reusable textile mask, world geographic atlas, and other materials necessary for the smooth running of the activity.
Summer school Early university experience for high school students: bridge program in the fields of Physical Education and Sports and Roman Catholic Theology - TEOSPOR (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports and Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology): July 11–24, 2021
At the beginning of the school, each student will receive the “participant’s kit” containing various educational resources: a backpack, sports tracksuit, sports shoes, t-shirt, cap, notebook, pen, memory stick, and the Bible. The program will be varied and will include different activities:
- interactive courses and workshops
- career counseling and guidance
- sports competitions from various branches of the sports world
- study visits, guided tours of museums, and tourist attractions
- cultural and recreational actions.
We look forward to seeing you at our Faculty!
"Summer School for Sciences: bridge program for the transition from high school to university – Science Summer" (Faculty of Biology and Faculty of Chemistry): July 18–31, 2021
Experience 2 weeks of student life!
Sign up for the Summer School for Sciences and you will have the opportunity to feel and experience student life! The summer school is a bridge program organized at the University for high school students, through which you can participate in attractive courses, workshops, and study visits that make up the professional training of a student, while also enjoying recreational, social, and sports activities that complete the charm of student life.
The Science Summer sub-project is promoted by the academic community of the Faculties of Biology and Chemistry within the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, between July 18 – 31, 2021, and is taking place on-site this year, thus benefiting from the advantages of a direct learning experience through which you will discover the Fascinating Science of Life – Biology and be able to decipher the Magic of Chemistry.
One of the highlights of this project is the coach trip to Agigea, where you will discover the „Prof. Dr. Ioan Borcea” Marine Biological Station, a place where research related to marine flora and fauna is conducted.
For your successful participation in the summer school, you will receive a student kit containing a hiking backpack with a t-shirt, a protective mask, a notebook and pen, and a portable digital microscope.
Through direct interaction with the professors and students involved in the project and through various activities, you will get a much clearer picture of the biology-chemistry field and discover new study opportunities and professional development directions.
Following your participation in this project, you will have more knowledge and skills, you will be better prepared and more motivated to finish high school, pass the Baccalaureate, and become a student at the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași!
Any questions and requests for additional details can be addressed to the project director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. COSTICĂ Naela (cnaela@uaic.ro; costica_naela67@yahoo.com😉
"Summer School in the fields of Orthodox Theology and History to improve the opportunities of participation in higher education for students at risk of dropout – TEOIST" (Faculty of Orthodox Theology and Faculty of History): July 18–31, 2021
The summer school in the fields of Orthodox Theology and History to improve the opportunities of participation in higher education for students at risk of dropout – TEOIST will take place between July 18 – 31, 2021.
The TEOIST sub-project is promoted by the academic community of the „Dumitru Stăniloae” Faculty of Orthodox Theology and the Faculty of History within the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași and aims to create an early university experience for 50 students enrolled in terminal grades from eligible high schools under the high school grant scheme, in one of the proposed specializations: Orthodox Theology or History.
The bridge program will have a duration of 2 weeks (14 days), with a full schedule of 6 hours/day, including Saturdays and Sundays, with two simultaneous groups consisting of 25 at-risk students selected from eligible high schools to receive funding through the ROSE grant scheme.
Students will benefit from an intensive and diversified program of courses through which they will become familiar with the specifics of the fields of theology and history and understand the quality requirements of university training; workshops, where students will improve their oral and written communication skills and acquire new digital skills; study visits conducted to historical sites and restoration workshops for church artifacts and more, which will contribute to raising awareness of the importance of preserving artistic, religious, and architectural heritage for defining Christian, cultural, and national identity; sports competitions and recreational activities through which students will experience team spirit, leadership drive, the ability to express themselves artistically, and other empowering traits; cultural events (museum visits, shows, movies) will lead to a better knowledge of the artistic and cultural heritage of academic Iași and will help them evaluate and appreciate the prospects that student life entails. Special attention will be paid to professional counseling and career guidance activities through which the student will receive specialized assistance to make informed and correct decisions regarding their future university path, in correlation with their own aspirations and cognitive potential.
To truly experience campus conditions, students will be accommodated in university dorms and will have meals at the canteen. They will equally benefit from the university’s educational facilities: conference and seminar rooms, computer and multimedia laboratories, sports facilities, and recreational areas on campus. The university will engage a substantial number of specialists (teaching staff, administrative personnel) to support the target group in the bridge program’s activities.
The student’s kit will consist of a backpack, t-shirt, cap, notebook, pen, memory stick, and the Bible (some of the materials will be personalized with the identification elements of the ROSE project and the Summer School sub-project).
"Of the future: computer science and mathematics – INFORMAT" (Faculty of Computer Science and Faculty of Mathematics): August 30 – September 12, 2021
Mathematics, as is well known, forms the basis of all sciences, but it also guides almost every step we take in daily life. Although it is not the favorite of many students, we cannot get by without it, and those who understand it have a clear advantage over others in many professions.
On the other hand, computer science started as a branch of mathematics, which broke away from the common trunk and followed its own path, without ever forgetting where it came from. Today, it is in high demand because it constantly brings new things and new challenges into our lives.
The INFORMAT summer school wants to show students the best of both worlds, what opportunities open up for those who follow them, and what they will be able to do later if they choose to walk this path. It is not possible to fully present something so vast, but students will be able to come into contact with some directions that we hope they will find appealing:
- Cryptography and information security – who isn’t interested today in what can happen to their tablet or computer, their phone, or even their bank account? They are all more or less vulnerable to “electronic” wrongdoers, and it is good to learn how to protect ourselves from trouble.
- Astronomy – it’s not just for astronauts! Celestial mechanics, planetary orbits, comets, artificial satellites—all belong to this field, which attracts numerous enthusiasts.
- How computers and programs work – many students have already discovered some of their secrets, but there are still plenty left to uncover.
- The future of computer science – about robots, virtual reality, social networks, 3D printers, and much more. There are so many new technologies changing our lives almost every day that it is hard for us to keep up with them.
Summer school for students "Discover your vocation through education! Summer School - Psychology and Educational Sciences - DEVO" (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences): July 5–18, 2021
Within the program, students will participate in:
- their first academic courses and seminars in the field of psychology and educational sciences, taught by university professors on topics that are genuinely part of the curriculum of the faculty’s specializations;
- academic orientation and career counseling activities;
- workshops for developing self-awareness and self-assertion skills, communication, and interpersonal relationships;
- trainings regarding: reading and effective learning strategies, time management and relaxation techniques for stress management, and mindfulness techniques to improve learning performance;
- visits to museums and various other tourist attractions in Iași;
- educational, recreational, and leisure activities.
For the smooth running of the summer school, participants in the DEVO program will receive a student kit containing, among other things, an e-book reader that they will use during classes and workshops, and furthermore, after the completion of the summer school program, as a learning optimization tool.
This program is intended for students enrolled in the approximately 1,110 low-performing public high schools (representing 80% of all public high schools), especially students from disadvantaged groups.
Students are considered to be at risk if they meet at least one of the following conditions:
- they come from low-income families;
- they are historically discriminated against based on ethnicity (including Roma);
- they live in rural areas or other areas where there are no schools in proximity;
- they have one or both parents working abroad;
- they have special educational needs.
"Come to the GREEN Faculty" (Faculty of Biology): July 18–31, 2021
Experience 2 weeks of student life!
By participating in the „Come to the GREEN Faculty” Summer School, organized by the Faculty of Biology between July 18 – 31, 2021, you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities carried out on-site, under the coordination of the professors and students of the Faculty of Biology.
You will benefit from an attractive program through which you will discover the charm and opportunities of student life at the Faculty of Biology of UAIC.
During the 14 days, you will participate in:
- Specialized courses and workshops in the classrooms and laboratories of the Faculty of Biology, through which you will directly experience the study facilities and resources of the Faculty of Biology;
- Orientation visits to the UAIC campus, including leisure time options;
- A coach trip to the „Prof. Dr. Ioan Borcea” Marine Biological Station in Agigea, where research on marine flora and fauna is conducted;
- Counseling and career guidance workshops that will help you identify your professional inclinations and see if you are suited for a green job;
- Cultural-recreational tours, through which you will discover the cultural atmosphere of Iași;
Any questions and requests for additional details can be addressed to the project director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. COSTICĂ Naela (cnaela@uaic.ro; costica_naela67@yahoo.com😉
"How do I become a teacher/coach?" Summer School – CAPA (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports): August 22 – September 4, 2021
How do I become a teacher/coach? – CAPA will be implemented by the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports within the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași and aims to provide participants with an educational, informative, and recreational experience that motivates them to pursue university studies in the fields of physical education and sports. Students will benefit from an attractive and informative program through which they will familiarize themselves with campus facilities and understand the quality requirements of university training, as well as the opportunities they will have if they choose to study at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports of UAIC. Through courses, students will improve their knowledge related to the faculty’s specific fields and gain a clearer vision of them. In addition, they will develop key academic skills such as understanding the elements that define physical education and sports—an important component of general education; identifying an individual’s stages of growth and development and the role of motor activity in maintaining health, etc. During courses and workshops, students will be engaged in various academic activities and will work in a team, with the emphasis placed on the practical side. As a continuation and consolidation of these activities, study visits will contribute to a better understanding by students of the professional challenges and opportunities specific to the fields of physical education and sports. The actual learning activities will be supplemented by study visits and packages of formative-recreational activities that will help stimulate the desire to follow, despite difficulties, a university path and to knowingly choose a profession. Furthermore, students will be engaged in recreational and cultural activities through which they will more easily build connections with tutors and other participants, interact during joint activities, and together explore the cultural heritage of academic Iași, which will facilitate their future integration into the academic and cultural community of UAIC.
During the summer course, students will benefit from the university’s facilities, services, and educational spaces: conference and seminar rooms, computer and multimedia laboratories, and recreational areas within the university campus. To truly experience what student life means, students will be accommodated in university dorms and will have meals at the UAIC canteen. Through formal and informal education, students will benefit from the values transmitted through physical education and sports, such as the accumulation of knowledge, motivation, aptitudes, the willingness to make personal efforts, as well as social qualities like teamwork, solidarity, volunteering, tolerance, and fair play, all within a multicultural context.
ONLINE Version – Student Kit for the target group – personalized products – SmartWatch, backpack, swimming caps, swimming goggles, notebook, pen, caps, hoodie, set of 3 t-shirts, shorts, personalized textile mask, tablet with internet and protective case.
FACE-TO-FACE Version – Student Kit for the target group – personalized products – SmartWatch, backpack, swimming caps, swimming goggles, notebook, pen, caps, hoodie, set of 3 t-shirts, shorts, personalized textile mask, etc.
Organization and security measures
The summer schools, lasting two weeks, will take place between July and September 2021, on the Campus of the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.*Participating students will benefit from accommodation and meals throughout the program, and the involved faculties will ensure all necessary resources for carrying out the activities. During the summer school, students will be constantly monitored by teaching staff and supervising students.
All summer school activities will take place in compliance with current regulations regarding the prevention of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and participants will be provided with disinfectant solutions, protective masks, etc.
*In the unfortunate situation that the city of Iași enters the red scenario or quarantine is instituted at a zonal, regional, or national level, the summer school activities will move online. All registered participants will be notified in advance and will have to reconfirm their participation.
In case the summer school takes place online, you will need a device (tablet/laptop/phone) through which you can participate in the program activities.
Conditions of participation
To participate in the summer school, candidates must:- be students at one of the high schools eligible under the Rose Project (https://www.edu.ro/sites/default/files/Lista%20liceelor%20eligibile.pdf)
- have completed at least the 9th grade
- have the agreement of one of their parents or a legally appointed guardian (if minors). Students who have turned 18 years old do not need the aforementioned agreement.
- have the endorsement of their homeroom teacher or the principal of their high school of origin
- remain in the campus and participate in all program activities until its completion (14 days).
- (only in case the summer school takes place online) possess a device (tablet/laptop/phone) with internet access through which they can participate in the program activities or have access to a space (from the high school where they are a student or elsewhere) equipped with such devices and internet access
Selection procedure
Selection will be made based on the information and documents requested in the online form. Students selected to participate in one of UAIC’s ROSE summer schools will have to present, upon arrival at the UAIC campus, the physical format of the participation file (copies and paper certificates).The participation file will include:
- copy of student ID (mandatory);
- copy of parent’s/legally appointed guardian’s ID (mandatory);
- parent’s commitment (mandatory): the parent/legally appointed guardian will declare that they agree for the son/daughter/minor (name, surname) to participate in one of the 11 summer schools organized at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, by completing the commitment from here;
- student enrollment certificate (mandatory); on the reverse side, the homeroom teacher/principal of the educational institution will endorse the student’s participation in the summer school, mentioning that the student had no disciplinary infractions during the school year;
- certificate from the student’s family doctor (mandatory), mentioning – if applicable – the chronic illnesses the student suffers from and the treatment they are following. (Strict confidentiality of this information will be maintained. The information will be transmitted exclusively to the campus doctor, who will monitor the student’s treatment during the Summer Course.);
- statutory declaration (mandatory) signed by the minor’s parent/guardian or by the student (if of legal age) acknowledging that the summer school has a duration of 14 days and that the student has the obligation to remain on campus and participate in all program activities until its completion, otherwise the minor’s parent/guardian or adult student may be charged the equivalent value of expenses per participant corresponding to the absent days. The student’s obligation to participate in all program activities until its completion during the 14 days of the summer school remains in effect even in the event of online activities (see Regulation on the organization and conduct of Summer Schools funded through the ROSE program);
- document(s) certifying membership in one of the risk categories provided through the ROSE Project (if applicable – mandatory if one of the 4 categories mentioned in points III.2-III.5 is checked).
Schedule for student registration and selection
Registrations for Summer Schools taking place between July 5–18, 2021:
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- Completing the online form and uploading mandatory documents: May 17 – June 15, 2021
- Confirmation by selected students of their participation in the assigned summer school: by June 25, 2021
Registrations for Summer Schools taking place between July 11–24, 2021:
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- Completing the online form and uploading mandatory documents: May 17 – June 22, 2021
- Confirmation by selected students of their participation in the assigned summer school: by June 29, 2021
Registrations for Summer Schools taking place between July 18–31, 2021:
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- Completing the online form and uploading mandatory documents: May 17 – July 2, 2021
- Confirmation by selected students of their participation in the assigned summer school: by July 9, 2021
Registrations for Summer Schools taking place between August 22 – September 4, 2021, and August 30 – September 12, 2021:
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- Completing the online form and uploading mandatory documents: May 17 – August 6, 2021
- Confirmation by selected students of their participation in the assigned summer school: by August 13, 2021
Testimonials from students participating in the Summer Schools organized in 2019
“The most important things I learned at the summer school were related to prejudices—meaning not judging a book by its cover, the way people see and perceive you, and also the fact that in a team it’s not about individuals, but about a unified whole.<br><br>
I honestly say that LiteratIS changed me as a person, made me rediscover myself, helped me overcome my shyness, and made me a better version of myself. You can apply to Letters even if you are passionate about something else, because it helps you. LiteratIS doesn’t just mean books, reading, and essays. LiteratIS means family, love, affection, tenderness, and even occasional arguments. LiteratIS changes worlds! What do you say? Have I intrigued you? Are you ready to change your own world?”
“When I found out that I was selected for the Literatis program, I was overwhelmed by a wave of unique and inexplicable emotions: joy, delight, gratitude, enthusiasm, curiosity, and dozens of others. I had very high expectations, but after the first days I realized that even my expectations had been surpassed, and I came to consider this place home. Every day we had all kinds of constructive activities, I found out a lot of things about the university and its specializations, and I got to know the campus and a large part of the city. I met wonderful people—university professors, students, and above all, I met many students with whom I formed lasting friendships, exchanged opinions, had fun, and lived every moment to the maximum.<br><br>
Apart from the fact that it helped many of us orient ourselves regarding university choices, this experience matured us and introduced us to student life. Words are not enough to express my positive opinion about this beautiful chapter in my life, which left its mark on me and determined me to work hard to get admitted further to the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Faculty of Letters.”
“I believe in you, and if I managed to adapt, I’m sure you will too. Good luck, have fun, don’t stress too much!”
You should know that I was once just like you are today—maybe a bit shy, and so eager to see what awaited me. However, I discovered that shyness holds you back, it confines you, whereas you should always try new things.
I met a lot of wonderful people in this place with whom I formed friendships, because that is the most important thing. I learned a bunch of things beneficial for my future, I experienced the simulation of a student’s life and tried to keep up with it, even though sometimes it was very tiring. I realized that if you want to be appreciated, you have to work for it. That you must respect in order to be respected.
LiteratIS was the best thing that has happened to me so far. Here I faced every possible feeling, I convinced myself regarding the faculty I want to follow, and I realized what characterizes me.
So GIVE IT A TRY! You have nothing to lose; on the contrary, you only stand to gain experience, new friends, information regarding the faculty you want to attend, and other things experienced during two wonderful weeks.
YOLO — You only live once
So make the most of it!”
