Politics And Human Rights in New York

Politics And Human Rights in New York summer course in New York, by Oxbridge Academic Programs.

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Key Details

Available from: July - August 2025
Provider: Oxbridge Academic Programs
Ages: 15-18
Fees: $10,575
Duration: 4 weeks

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Course Summary

This course focuses on the history of political thought and the evolution of the conception of Human Rights throughout time. Students tackle contemporary issues such as economic disparity, migration, new technology, policy making, political power, and terrorism. They also explore how different governments, NGOs, and agencies such as the European Union address human rights issues in practice.

Oxbridge in New York takes place at Barnard College, an independent liberal arts college established in 1889 and affiliated with Columbia University since 1900.

Course Highlights

Breakfast in the dining hall
classes on topics as diverse as Criminology or Finance and Business meet in classrooms, labs, studios, or out and about in New York
students can choose to have lunch at any local restaurants or sandwich shops in town
three afternoons a week, classes meet again. When there is no class, they are free to join in organized activities or trips and tours in and around New York
dinner in the dining hall
evening activities, events, or shows

What's Included?

Access to cultural sites and local events
accommodation
extracurricular activities, workshops, and event offerings
continuous support
on-site staff of experienced professionals
local meals

Accommodation

In New York, students live in rooms that are occupied by undergraduates during the year. Students are housed in single or double rooms and have access to shared facilities.

Tuition

Students on the Oxbridge in New York program choose one Major course and one Workshop course to study for the month. Popular courses include Creative Writing, Finance and Business, and Musical Theater.

Extracurricular Activities

Every class is designed to use New York as a teaching tool. When not in class, students can take part in the activities planned by the program, whether it be attending a Major League Baseball game, visiting Coney Island, or going to see a Broadway show.