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ROSE Summer Schools 2024

Registrations for the ROSE Summer Schools have closed

11 summer schools within a bridge-type program aimed at high school students

The „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (UAIC) will also organize, in 2024, 11 summer programs funded through the Secondary Education Project (ROSE) by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), aimed at providing 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 within UAIC

„Discovering the Earth towards the heights of knowledge!” - GEO-GEO (Faculty of Geography and Geology): 15.07.2024 – 28.07.2024 – 50 available spots
The Faculty of Geography and Geology of the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași is organizing the „Discovering the Earth towards the heights of knowledge! (GEO-GEO)” Summer School between 15.07.2024 and 28.07.2024 (14 days), intended for students from high schools eligible to receive funding through the ROSE grant scheme.

Students in at-risk situations can participate and 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, world geographic atlas, smartwatch, keychain compass, memory stick, and other materials necessary for the smooth running of the activity.
The summer school for students „I want to be a student at Letters! – LiteratIS”, organized by the Faculty of Letters between 18 – 31 July 2024, offers participants a variety of interactive, educational, and recreational activities carried out under the coordination of the professors and students of the Faculty of Letters.

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 a tablet to use during the summer school classes and workshops, and afterward, upon returning home, as a tool to optimize their 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 specifics of 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 career counseling to clarify personal objectives and enhance students’ efficient direction.

In the afternoon, from Monday to Friday, between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, we will organize:

– 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.;

Over the weekend, recreational activities will be organized, such as „Cultural Iași: guided tour”, a literary evening, a visit to the Botanical Garden, etc.

Additional details can be obtained from Alina Bobu, email: alina.vornicu@uaic.ro
The summer school „Legal vacation LAW in Iași!” represents an opportunity to discover student life at the Faculty of Law before graduating from high school.

The proposed activities are among the most varied: courses, workshops, fingerprint collection and analysis, study and documentation visits to profile institutions and university research stations, scavenger hunts for tourist landmarks based on legal clues, as well as recreational activities such as those within student associations or sports.

To make your experience even better, you will receive a participant’s kit consisting of a backpack, t-shirt, cap, notebook, pen, memory stick, smartwatch, the Constitution of Romania, etc.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be one step ahead of all your peers! Give yourself a legal vacation LAW in Iași!
The Summer School for Economists (EconomIS), organized by the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration between 18–31 July 2024, offers an intensive and diversified program through which participants will become familiar with the student campus facilities and understand the quality requirements of university training.

Within the EconomIS Summer School, engaging courses will be organized for each individual specialization (economic sciences, administrative sciences) alongside exam-simulation workshops, allowing participating student economists to truly experience student life.

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.

Students will be engaged in sports competitions, recreational activities, and cultural events that will help them easily build connections with other participants, engage in joint activities, and better understand the artistic and cultural heritage of academic Iași, which will contribute to a deeper appreciation of the prospects that student life entails.

Through the ROSE project, participants in the EconomIS activities will receive a kit (participant’s kit) containing: a backpack, t-shirt, cap, notebook, pen, badge, smartwatch, and headphones.
The summer school „Early university experience for high school students: a bridge program in the fields of Physical Education and Sports and Roman Catholic Theology (TEOSPOR)” introduces you to the engaging world of sports and the fascinating universe of the spirit. The camp will take place between 18 – 31 July 2024.

Participation is free, with all costs related to transportation, accommodation, meals, and educational activities covered through the ROSE project.

At the beginning of the school, each student will receive a “participant’s kit” as a gift, which will contain, among other things, a bicycle.

The program will be varied and will include various activities:

  • interactive courses and workshops;
  • career counseling and orientation;
  • sports competitions from various branches of the sports world;
  • study visits, guided tours to museums and tourist attractions;
  • cultural and recreational actions.

Students will become familiar with the standards and opportunities of student life at UAIC. Additional information can be found at the following addresses: www.sport.uaic.ro, www.ftrc.uaic.ro or neculaes_marius@yahoo.com.

We look forward to seeing you!
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 within the University for students, through which you can participate in engaging 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 Summer of Sciences sub-project is promoted by the academic community of the Faculties of Chemistry and Biology within the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, between 15 – 28 July 2024, and offers the advantages of a direct learning experience through which you can decipher the Magic of Chemistry alongside the fascinating Science of Life – Biology.

One of the attractions of this project is the three-day 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 a successful participation in the summer school, you will receive a kit containing a hiking backpack with a t-shirt, a cap, a notebook and pen, a memory stick, 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 image of the chemistry-biology 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 exam, and become a student at the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași!

Additional details can be obtained from the project director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alin-Constantin DÎRȚU (alin.dirtu@uaic.ro).
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. It 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 last for 2 weeks, with a full schedule of 6 hours/day, including Saturdays and Sundays, with two simultaneous groups consisting of 25 at-risk students selected from high schools eligible to receive funding through the ROSE grant scheme.

Students will benefit from an intensive and diversified program of courses through which they will familiarize themselves 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 to define 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) that will lead to a better knowledge of the artistic and cultural heritage of academic Iași and help them evaluate and appreciate the prospects that student life entails.

Special attention will be dedicated to professional counseling and career guidance activities, through which the student will receive specialized assistance to make an informed and correct decision regarding their future university path, in correlation with their own aspirations and cognitive potential.

To truly experience what campus conditions mean, students will be accommodated in the university dormitories and will have their 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 campus recreation areas. The university will engage a substantial number of specialists (teaching staff, administrative personnel) who will support the target group during the bridge program activities.

The student’s kit will consist of a backpack, t-shirt, cap, notebook, pencil case, pen, fountain pen, external hard drive, headphones, power bank, smartwatch, the Bible, a thermos, badge, and tablet.
Mathematics, as is well known, forms the basis of all sciences, but also guides almost every step we take in daily life. Although it is sometimes perceived by some students as “difficult,” we cannot get along without it, and those who understand it have a clear advantage over others in many professions. When can we realize that the effective practice of mathematical reasoning is useful to us? For example, when we manage to correctly understand a statement in any field and when we manage to quickly find solutions to various problems at the workplace.

On the other hand, computer science started as a branch of mathematics that broke away from the common trunk and followed its own path, without ever forgetting where it came from. Today, it is one of the most sought-after fields on the labor market because it constantly brings new solutions and ideas, as well as new challenges for adaptation in our lives. The future is expected to demand good specialists who combine knowledge of mathematics with that of computer science to apply them in all other sciences and practical activities.

The INFORMAT Summer School aims to show students the best of both worlds, the opportunities that 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 present something so vast in its entirety, but students will be able to get in touch 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, computer, phone, or even bank account? All of them are 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 cosmonauts! 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.

There will also be visits to companies, generally in the IT field. Although it may not be easy to believe, not only computer scientists find a place there, but mathematicians as well. Everything is about knowing (and wanting) to use your knowledge and talent to do something that will help others as well.

Each student participating in the INFORMAT summer school will receive a personalized kit: tablet, cap, t-shirt, badge, notebook, personalized backpack, pen, and other materials necessary for the smooth running of the activity.
The summer school for students „Discover your vocation through education! Summer School – Psychology and Educational Sciences – DEVO”, organized by the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, between 18 – 31 July 2024, offers participants a variety of study and recreational activities carried out under the coordination of the faculty’s professors and students.

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 actually 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 efficient learning strategies, time management and relaxation techniques for stress management, mindfulness techniques to improve learning performance;
  • visits to museums and various other tourist attractions in Iași;
  • educational, recreational, and leisure activities.

All these activities to which students are invited to participate aim to create a positive perception and build an early university experience, designed to familiarize summer school participants with the academic environment and initiate an early development of relevant skills and decision-making capacity regarding a study path in higher education.

For the smooth running of the summer school, participants in the DEVO program will receive a kit containing: a book, smart backpack, phone power bank, wireless headphones, writing instruments, notebook/journal, thermos/water bottle, USB stick, personalized t-shirt and cap. The kit will be used by participating students during classes and workshops, as well as after the completion of the summer school program as learning resources.

This program is intended for students enrolled in the over 1,100 low-performing state high schools (representing 80% of all state high schools), especially students from disadvantaged groups.

Students are considered 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.
Experience 2 weeks of student life!

The sub-project “Come to the GREEN Faculty” is implemented by members of the academic community of the Faculty of Biology within the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași and aims to create an educational, informative, and recreational experience for participants.

By participating in the “Come to the GREEN Faculty” Summer School, organized between 15 – 28 July 2024, you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities carried out under the coordination of the professors and students of the Faculty of Biology, and you will benefit from an attractive program through which you will discover the charm and opportunities of student life, improve your knowledge related to the faculty’s specific fields, and gain a clearer vision of them.

Interactive courses will introduce you to the fascinating universe of biology through experiments and laboratory activities, as well as field research, which will help you develop your perception of the field of sciences, while study visits will contribute to understanding how science responds to the many challenges of the environment.

During the 14 days, you will participate in:

  • Specialized courses and workshops in the rooms and laboratories of the Faculty of Biology through which you will directly experience the study facilities and resources of the Faculty of Biology;
  • Knowledge visits of the UAIC campus, including ways to spend leisure time;
  • Excursion to the „Prof. Dr. Ioan Borcea” Marine Biological Station in Agigea, where research on marine flora and fauna is conducted;
  • Counseling and career orientation workshops that will help you identify your professional inclinations and see if you are suited for a green job;
  • Cultural and recreational tours, through which you discover the cultural atmosphere of Iași.
The Summer School „How do I become a teacher/coach? – CAPA” will be implemented by the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports of the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași and aims to create an educational, informative, and recreational experience for participants, motivating 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 the 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 the individual’s stages of growth and development and the role of motor activity in maintaining health; etc. Within the courses and workshops, students will be engaged in varied academic activities and will work in teams, with the emphasis placed on the practical aspect.

As a continuation and consolidation of these activities, study visits will contribute to students gaining a better understanding 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 a university path, despite difficulties, and to knowingly choose a profession. In addition, 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 discover 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 the university dormitories and will have their 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 put forth personal effort, as well as social qualities such as teamwork, solidarity, volunteering, tolerance, and fair play, all within a multicultural context.

The student’s kit consists of: a backpack, smartwatch, swimming cap, and swimming goggles.

Regulations for the organization and conduct of summer schools funded through the ROSE program

The Regulations for the organization and conduct of Summer Schools funded through the ROSE program can be downloaded from here.

When and where the summer schools will take place

The summer schools will take place on the Campus of the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași during the following periods:
  • 15.07.2024 – 28.07.2024: The summer school „Discovering the Earth towards the heights of knowledge!” – GEO-GEO – Faculty of Geography and Geology; „Summer School for Sciences: bridge program for the transition from high school to university – The Summer of Sciences” (Faculty of Biology and Faculty of Chemistry) and „Come to the GREEN Faculty” (Faculty of Biology);
  • 18.07.2024 – 31.07.2024: the other summer schools.

Conditions of participation and facilities provided

Students from one of the eligible high schools within the Project will be able to choose one of the 11 Summer Schools proposed by the oldest university in the country and discover student life before graduating from high school. For two weeks, they will participate in an adventure of knowledge, free from the stress of exams, with transportation, accommodation, and meal expenses fully covered. Each participant will receive a training kit containing various educational resources useful for carrying out educational activities. Only the round-trip travel expenses (train, bus, or minibus) of student participants in the summer schools organized by UAIC are funded. Travel expenses for potential companions and gas receipts are not covered. The participating faculties will ensure all necessary resources for carrying out the activities. Throughout the summer school, students will be constantly monitored by teaching staff and supervising students. To be eligible to participate in the summer school, candidates must:
  • be students at one of the eligible high schools within the ROSE Project (see the list of eligible high schools here);
  • have the agreement of one of their parents or legally appointed guardian (if minors);
  • 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).

Organization and implementation schedule

  1. Student registration: by completing the registration form and uploading mandatory documents: 27.05.2024 – 16.06.2024;
  2. Verification of participation files, candidate selection, and their assignment to the Summer Schools: 17.06.2024 – 21.06.2024;
  3. Confirmation by selected students of their participation in the assigned Summer School: 24.06.2024 – 28.06.2024 (students will be contacted and required to confirm their spot);
  • Participation in the activities of the Summer School to which students were selected: 15.07.2024 – 28.07.2024 – Summer school „Discovering the Earth towards the heights of knowledge!” – GEO-GEO – Faculty of Geography and Geology; „Summer School for Sciences: bridge program for the transition from high school to university – The Summer of Sciences” (Faculty of Biology and Faculty of Chemistry); „Come to the GREEN Faculty” (Faculty of Biology) and 18.07.2024 – 31.07.2024 (the other summer schools).
Note: If it is found that there are remaining unfilled spots in some of the summer schools, the registration session may be extended, and consequently, the schedule for the organization of the Summer Schools will be updated.

Content of the application file and selection of participants

Students interested in registering to participate in one of the Summer Schools organized by UAIC must prepare the following set of documents:
  1. copy of student ID;
  2. copy of parent’s / legally appointed guardian’s ID;
  3. student enrollment certificate (IN ORIGINAL) – on the reverse side, the homeroom teacher/principal of the educational unit must endorse the student’s participation in the summer school, mentioning that the student had no disciplinary infractions during the school year;
  4. certificate from the student’s family doctor (IN ORIGINAL), mentioning, if applicable, any 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);
  5. student commitment form (IN ORIGINAL) – template here – must be completed, signed, and dated;
  6. parent’s statutory declaration (IN ORIGINAL) – template here – must be completed, signed, and dated;
  7. 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, as specified below:
    • if the criterion „Living in rural areas or other areas where there are no schools in proximity” is checked – present a copy of the student ID;
    • if the criterion „Coming from low-income families” is checked – present a Certificate (IN ORIGINAL) certifying that the student receives a social assistance scholarship (from the High School or City Hall);
    • if the criterion „The student has one or both parents working abroad” is checked – present a Statutory declaration by a parent or legally appointed guardian (IN ORIGINAL);
    • if the criterion „The student has special educational needs” is checked – present a Medical certificate or any other document showing special educational needs (IN ORIGINAL);
    • if the criterion „The student is discriminated against based on identity/ethnicity (including Roma)” is checked – present a Statutory declaration by a parent or specially appointed legal guardian (IN ORIGINAL).
The documents listed above must be uploaded within the Registration Form, and the physical documents (in copy or original, as applicable) must be submitted to the student consultants upon arrival at the University campus. Selected students, within the limits of available spots for each Summer School, will be contacted to confirm their spots. The selection process will comply with the provisions of the ROSE Project, giving priority to:
  1. students who fall into one or more categories defined as at-risk;
  2. students in terminal (final) grades;
  3. the order of online registrations and expressed options.
To stay updated with any potential changes, please periodically consult the information on this website. For additional information, please contact us at phone number +40 232 201 102, extension 2340, or via email at: gabriela.brassat@staff.uaic.ro.

Legături utile

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