Team Germany – PA Summer Bootcamp 2024
Here’s a recap of PA Germany’s Summer Bootcamp this year - by Franca Philine Trenczek, Team Germany!
The past weekend, July 20 to July 21, our Team Germany hosted the annual Summer Bootcamp for students applying to top universities in the US, UK and EU!
The Agenda
The camp, hosted on Zoom, targeted students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds, currently studying at high school, bachelor’s, and master's levels. Throughout the weekend, we hosted workshops for all things university applications: how and where to apply, when to submit applications, funding, and application documents, such as personal statements! With around 20 attendees, the camp had a very collegial and collaborative atmosphere!
A Few Highlights…
To support the Bootcamp, we also heard very inspiring stories from guest speakers, such as Marjan, who received an offer to study at Columbia in NYC in the fall. As a PA Bootcamp Alumni, she was able to share insights and valuable tips for the application process. Another highlight of the Bootcamp workshops was a new addition to our annual programme, which focused on the specific challenges and feelings that first-generation university students may be subject to along their journey at university.
Overall, the weekend was a lot of fun, filled with countless questions and very motivated students, who we look forward to supporting with their applications over the coming year! We would like to thank all participants for their dedication, and wish the best of luck for their academic journey! 🚀🎓
Upcoming Bootcamps:
PA Denmark: 27 July - 28 July (Copenhagen)
PA Finland: 23 Aug - 24 Aug (Helsinki); 29 Aug (Jyväskylä); 31 Aug (Tampere)
PA Austria: 30 Aug - 01 Sept (TBA)