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Life on Campus

Brown Leadership Institute: Leadership Development for High School Students

Brown Leadership Institute students live and study on the Brown campus. Courses meet for 4.5 hours each day, and students participate in several evening programs to discuss current events and sharpen leadership skills.

A Typical Day

  • 7:30– 9:30am: Breakfast is served in one of Brown’s dining halls
  • 9:30 – 12:00: Attend class
  • 12:00 – 1:30pm: Lunch in one of Brown’s dining halls
  • 1:30 – 3:30pm: Attend class
  • 3:30 – 5:30pm: Free time (for homework or co-curricular activities)
  • 5:30 – 7:00pm: Dinner is served in one of Brown’s dining halls
  • 7:00 – 8:30pm: Community/Free time (for homework, lectures, movies, etc.)
  • 11:30pm (12:30am on weekends): Curfew

Leadership Institute students may participate in all co-curricular activities presented by the Summer@Brown program. Learn more about activities and events on campus (link to life on campus)

Homework

You'll have between 1-2 hours of reading or other homework most days.

Closing Program-Families are encouraged to attend

A closing program is held on the final Friday of the course. This is a great opportunity for parents and family members to learn about your experience . We encourage them to attend. You will present your Action Plan to a small group of students and family members. Faculty and administrators from the program will be available to meet parents and answer questions.