What is SHAD? Is it an acronym? Is it a food? Is it a book? The answer is none of the above.
SHAD is a month-long, Canadian program hosted in various universities across our country that runs every summer. It especially focuses on enrichment and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Every day, there are various workshops, lectures, and activities that provide a learning experience like no other. There are so many inspirational guest speakers who come to share their stories, leaving the SHAD fellows with a new perspective on the world we live in.
“SHAD exists to empower exceptional youth to make the world a better place”.
The application is due in November, and is comprised of a transcript, recommendation letter, and a few short essays. I went through this application process and was selected for this year’s SHAD program at UBC. I am currently halfway through the program (July 1-27) and am thoroughly enjoying it.
SHAD has and will continue to change my life, and I highly recommend this awesome experience to anyone willing to step outside their comfort zone. Have a great summer!
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