An intensive college prep workshop.
Scholars stay at St. Mary’s College whilst taking classes, attending workshops and events, and connecting with St. Mary’s College students, faculty, administration, and staff.
The DeSousa-Brent Scholars Program is excited to announce the dates for the 2024 Summer Light Experience. This year, the program will take place Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, July 28.
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Summer Bridge Participants receive:
- Free tuition, housing, and board
- Free transportation to and from the Washington DC and Baltimore areas
- Opportunities to enroll in academic courses in a variety of disciplines taught by St. Mary’s College faculty
- Workshops of time management, self-advocacy and communication, study skills, technology, career preparation and more
- Academic advising by college professors and staff
- Fun social events
- Two graded academic credits
Example Courses
Scholars participating in Summer Bridge attend mini courses, such as:
- Climate Justice
- Brain and Behavior
- Creative Writing
- Psychological Science
- Thinking in Color
- Discovering Design






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