ISSET: Mission Discovery
Get ready for lift off! This summer 2023, do something extraordinary: harness the NASA âyou can do itâ spirit and join ISSETâs Mission Discovery Summer School (for ages 14-18) at internationally-renowned Kingâs College London.Â
If youâve always been mesmerised by the deepest mysteries of space, Mission Discovery is a truly unique opportunity to meet and learn from real NASA astronauts, leading space scientists and passionate professors. Your mission: to design an experiment that could benefit humankind on or off the planet, with the winning experiment being built by NASA and launched to the International Space Station!
This innovative week-long course encompasses all of the STEM subjects with a particular focus on the sciences and the biomedical sector. Working with a space squad of like-minded international peers, youâll also develop essential astronaut-worthy skills such as leadership, public speaking and teamwork, as well as bolster your UK university application and gain a huge boost to your confidence! Back down to Earth, youâll get a taste of authentic student life at Kingâs College London, living on-campus in modern student halls, and enjoying group meals out in different local restaurants every evening in vibrant, multicultural London!
Features
- Learn from real NASA astronauts!
- Experience student life at Kingâs College London
- Your experiment built by NASA and launched to the International Space Station
- Develop skills in leadership, teamwork and public speaking
What's Included?
- 35 hours of tuition from NASA astronauts and space scientists
- Accommodation in student halls at Kingâs College London
- Breakfast every day at student residence
- Dinners at a different restaurant every evening
- Communal kitchen and games room
- Opportunity to fly your school flag on the International Space Station
- Complete your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Certificate
- Mission Discovery closing ceremony
- Official completion certificate
- 24-hour supervision including night patrol and CCTV
- Free WiFi
- Laundry service
Optional Extras
- Option to be residential or commute in each day
Accommodation
- Stay in student halls at Kingâs College London
- Single ensuite bedroom in a shared flat with communal kitchen and games room
- Breakfast and dinner included
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Testimonials
The best thing you will ever do! - Archie, Fullbrook School
It was simply brilliant. I learned so much but it didnât feel like school! - Joanna, Stamford School
The most welcoming, fascinating and challenging (in a good way) experience ever! Impossible to sum up. - Grazia, Hawthorn High School
It was a really great week and I'll always remember it. I've made international friends who I still talk to daily. - Nicholas, Banbridge Academy
Pros / Cons
People liked...
- Unique opportunity to learn from NASA astronauts
- Work on a real NASA experiment
- Dinner at a different London restaurant every night
People didn't like...
- One of the shorter courses: only 5 days
- Lunches not provided
- Day trips/excursions not provided
Choose this provider if....
Choose ISSETâs Mission Discovery Summer School at Kingâs College London this year if youâre looking for an incredible, unique experience that will develop your passion for space exploration, the sciences, and take you a large leap closer to your dream career of becoming an astronaut!
Company Description
ISSET has been inspiring young people to realise their potential for over 20 years, working with some of the world’s leading space organisations, such as NASA, to deliver imaginative and truly unique science summer courses. Its courses are challenging, innovative and additionally focus on personal development, providing university applications support and honing leadership and teamwork skills.
Dates & Fees
- Fees from: ÂŁ799 non-residential / 1572 residential
- Dates: 9th to 14th July 2023
- Duration: 5 days
- Age Range: 14-18
