Learn English at an Embassy Summer school. Programmes for children, teenagers and young adults in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

University campus close to Downtown Boston

Available: 24^th June 2012 - 11^th August 2012

Ages: 15 - 20

Location: Tufts University, Medford, Boston

Time to Downtown Boston: 20 minutes (by train)

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Boston Tufts has all the excellent facilities you would expect from a prestigious university. The campus is located in the Medford area, just a short subway train ride away from downtown Boston.

Close to the university campus you'll find Davis Square, a fashionable area with trendy shops and restaurants which you'll also enjoy exploring.

Accommodation

Embassy summer school students are accommodated in a traditional university dormitory. Each student will have a roommate in a twin room. Bathrooms and shower rooms are shared in a ratio of six bedrooms to one bathroom.

Within the residence you’ll find great facilities including lounges, pool tables, computers and much more.

Security: There is 24-hour security on site. Anyone with an emergency during the night should call the centre mobile number which will be given to all students on arrival.

Facilities

• Sports facilities: Indoor swimming pool, baseball field and basketball court.
• Dining Hall: Offers a variety of meals, including hot main courses, vegetarian meals, salads, fruits and desserts.
• Common room: There are meeting areas to catch up with friends.
• Launderette: Card operated launderette on site. Embassy staff can assist students if required.
• Email & internet: Wireless internet is available. There is also a computer room on campus.
• Campus shops: The campus bookstore sells books, postcards and other campus essentials.

Travel time to major airports and stations: †

Airport or Station	Transfer time
Logan International Airport (BOS)	30 minutes

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† Travel times shown are average transfer times by road

Activities*

Daytime activities

• Sports: Football, Mini-Olympics, Dance, Baseball and Volleyball.
• Non-sports: Treasure Hunts, Mask-making and 'Make-your-own-Crazy Golf' and additional off-site local visits.
• Local visits: Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, Museum of Science and Harvard Tour.

Evening activities

• Blind Date, International Night, Discos, Extravaganza, Fashion Show, Quiz and Karaoke.

* Examples of typical activities offered are shown

Excursions**

Included in the course price:

• 3 full-day excursions each week.
• Transport for included excursions will be provided for by a private coach company.
• Transport for local visits and optional excursions is not included.

Examples of typical included excursions:

• Newport, Rhode Island: Visit this historic city in America's smallest state.
• Salem: Famous for the witch trials, discover the history of this historic town.
• Hampton Beach: Resort with sandy beaches, shops and sailing.
• Wrentham Village Outlets: Shop at over 170 outlets.

Examples of typical optional excursions:

• New York City:
• Six Flags: New England's largest theme park.
• Skywalk Observatory: Enjoy views over Boston.
• Trolley Tours: The best way to see Boston.
• Whale watching:

** Examples of typical excursions shown. Optional excursions require extra payment for travel and entrance

External links:

Boston average annual climate

Tufts University website

Boston Tufts University campus

Boston Tufts University campus

Boston Tufts University campus

Facilities: Dining hall

Facilities: Sports hall