Schedule of Social Events

Outings to Faneuil Hall and Newbury Street, movie and game nights in the dorm, and basketball at FitRec or Ultimate Frisbee on the Boston Common. These are just a few examples of what students participate in during the summer in Boston. Program events help orient you to the city of Boston and help you get to know the other students in the program, building a strong social community. And they're fun! Take a look at the schedule of events from last summer—it will give you an idea of how you can spend your time when you are here.

Events listed are mandatory group activities unless otherwise noted and are joined with Research Internship students. Optional and impromptu events planned by the program assistants and staff also take place throughout the summer.

Sample High School Honors Program Schedule from 2012

Please note that this is a sample schedule from 2012 and activities may be different this summer.

Sunday, July 1

  • Check-in at Warren Towers.
  • Student Orientation.
  • Dinner in the Warren Towers Dining Room.
  • Public Safety Talk.
  • Floor meeting with program and resident assistants.

Monday, July 2

  • First Day of Class. Good Luck!!!
  • International Students Only - Mandatory for all International Students
    You must check-in with the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).
    Bring your BU Photo ID, original passport, & I-94 card, and student visa.
  • “Ice” Night: Ice Breakers and Ice Cream.

Tuesday, July 3

  • Trivia Night! Join your PAs for the ultimate battle of the brains!

Wednesday, July 4

  • Enjoy a day off from class and lab!
  • Optional Activity: Scavenger Hunt!
  • BBQ and FIREWORKS on the Esplanade! Celebrate Independence Day with a taste of good ole' Americana!
    The Boston POPS Concert ends around 10 pm and then the fireworks begin!

Friday, July 6

  • Casino Night! Test your luck at the High School Honors/RISE Casino.

Saturday, July 7

  • Duck Tour of Boston.

Monday, July 9

  • Optional Activity: Pre-Professional Health Workshop.

Thursday, July 12

  • Optional Activity: Movie Night - The Hunger Games.

Sunday, July 15

  • Shear Madness—America’s Favorite Comedy Show!

Tuesday, July 17

  • Optional Activity: College Workshop with the BU Admissions Office.

Wednesday, July 18

  • Optional Activity: Improv Asylum—Boston’s premier Improv Comedy Troupe performs for us.

Saturday, July 21

  • Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise.

Thursday, July 26

  • Optional Activity: Movie Night - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part II.

Friday, July 27

  • Optional Activity: Say Cheese and participate in an hour-long photo shoot. Who knows...you may be part of next year's brochure and website!

Saturday, July 28

  • Optional Activity: Beach Trip to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.

Tuesday, July 31

  • Optional Activity: College Workshop with the BU Admissions Office.
  • Come join Red Sox Nation! Red Sox vs. the Detriot Tigers at historic Fenway Park!

Wednesday, August 1

  • Optional Activity: The Mentalist! Join us for a visit from Boston's own Comedic Mentalist, Davis Viera.

Thursday, August 2

  • Come join Red Sox Nation! Red Sox vs. the Minnesota Twins at historic Fenway Park!

 Saturday, August 4

  • Red Carpet Bash Themed Dance!

Sunday, August 7

  • Pizza Party and Talent Show.
    Enjoy pizza with friends while viewing a slide show of memories from the past six-weeks and showing off your talents!

Friday, August 10

  • Research Internship Poster Symposium. High School Honors students are invited to attend and support their friends.
  • If you are staying over tonight, there will be an activity!