For example, the handwriting analysis workshop was excellent and visiting the Design School (d.school) felt a bit like coming home, as I was otherwise studying fields that were far from Design and Arts. I also enjoyed visiting the Stanford d.school and other activities organized by the IHP program (through which Aalto students come to Stanford). As a summer student one gets full access to the facilities as well as a Stanford email, which could be used to make some lasting connections with local companies for example. My highlights were weekend trips into Californian nature, visits to Facebook and Google and places like that, as well as “just” hanging around campus breathing in the history of the place and everything that comes with it, such as great sport facilities and labs and libraries with walls and walls of wisdom. But either way, I learned something and the courses are of high quality after all, and if you make sure that you are really into the topic, you will learn a lot! Yosemite National Park weekend trip I loved my Social Psychology class and was a bit disappointed by Thinking Strategically, as it didn’t quite fit the actual course description. Based on the scholarship and visa requirements we were supposed to take a minimum of 8 study units and I would not recommend taking more, as there should be enough time left to enjoy the campus, other activities and the sun and surrounding! Initially I had another list of courses that I wanted to take but many students make changes to their plans once they arrive and know the actual schedule and offerings for that year. I took Introduction to Social Psychology, Thinking Strategically and Leading Trends in Information Technology. Which courses did you take at Stanford and how did you experience them?.The application process with Aalto consists of sending your documents (CV, motivational letter, study plan, transcripts, letter of recommendation etc.) and once you are shortlisted, you are invited to a group interview with other applicants. You first apply to Aalto and once you are selected, it’s only a formality (even though a long one – lots of paper work!) to apply to Stanford and for the US visa, because by then your study place is already secured. Aalto offers six full scholarships each year, for one student per School – thus, one student from Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture only! I was very skeptical, if I could make it, but you do your best and then see what happens. The application process was straight-forward and took some time and nerves. And I think it’s one of the best chances to do so. At that time there were no courses offered in Design (I heard in 2018 there will be!) but I also wanted to expand my horizon and study something outside of Art and Design School. When I saw that psychology and other social science courses were offered within this program, I thought it was my one-time chance to study my first passion at another renowned university. I have always been highly interested in psychology but was never able to study it in university due to my major in Design. As an Aalto scholar, I was part of the International Honors Program (IHP), which is a program for partner universities of Stanford (Aalto being one of them) that can send a few students each year. The Stanford Summer Session hosts locals and international students from all over the world and provides a unique opportunity to experience the university for 8 weeks during the summer. ![]() Even though it is intended for Bachelor students and the courses are mostly on that level, Master students still have the chance to apply, which is great for exploring courses outside your regular study field. I was curious about summer schools and scholarship opportunities offered by Aalto and after some serious googling, I stumbled over two programs that I liked with the Stanford Summer Session being my favorite. Sara, how did you find out about Stanford Summer School and what is it about?.As the application process just started for 2018, we wanted to know how her experience was and learn how you can get in as well! Stanford Main Quad This summer Sara Gottschalk got the chance to study at Stanford University through an Aalto stipend.
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