Schedule | American Politics | Georgetown University Summer Programs for High School Students

Sample Weekday Schedule

In the American Politics Academy, you'll attend academic programming between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. during the weekdays, which will include lectures, guest speakers, hands-on activities, group discussions, and off-site visits. At the end of the day, you'll have opportunities to participate in optional cocurricular events, free time, and residential living activities until curfew.

7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Lecture: Politics and Culture in the United States
10:45 a.m–12:15 p.m.	Guest lecture: Politics and Public Opinion
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.	Lunch
1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	Visit the U.S. Capitol and observe Congress in session
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Discussion session
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.	Dinner
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.	Capstone project: Legislative Simulation
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.	Student activities and Residential Life supervision

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