Ever wondered how a single summer can change everything?
July 20-27, 2024
Chicago, IL
Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur.
- For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life,
- Young adults looking for career clarity,
- Young people wanting to express themselves more effectively,
- And students eager to explore great authors and ideas.
our Summer Seminar is your answer.
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What do we do at our seminar?
- We discuss great writing and ideas in small groups, discussions that grow your reasoning power and teamwork skills.
- In our discussions, we delve into seminal texts spanning philosophy to physics, across eras and ideologies, from classics like Plato and Aristotle to contemporary thinkers.
- This summer, our theme, “Reason and Love,” guides our exploration through selected readings including Nietzsche’s “The Problem of Socrates,” Jonas’s “The Phenomenon of Life,” and engaging love poetry by figures such as Ortega y Gasset, Edmund Spenser, Emily Dickinson, and Warsan Shire.
- Participants will receive detailed instructions and materials to read in advance, preparing them for a rich discussion and a deeper understanding of the connections between these ideas and the modern world.
Beyond the curated readings....
- seminar participants engage in a variety of activities to enhance their learning experience. These include exploring art, architecture, music, and personal psychology through introspection, as well as visits to art museums, historical sites, famous buildings, and concerts with guidance from experts.
- The program also features improv comedy workshops to foster relaxation, fun, and improved collaboration among participants.
Who attends our seminar?
- Our Seminar is now open to a wider age range, welcoming individuals aged 16-24.
- This expansion makes the seminar a more dynamic and powerful experience, offering intellectual purpose to those in search of it.
- For teens seeking to refine their thinking about college and life decisions, young adults in pursuit of career clarity, individuals aiming to articulate their thoughts more effectively, and students enthusiastic about exploring the works of great authors and ideas—this seminar offers the tools and insights needed to navigate these challenges.
- Our objective is to empower you to become a self-motivated, self-reliant, and entrepreneurial individual, capable of finding purpose and meaning in life.
The Benefits of this Seminar
- Students consistently applying our method have been measured to raise their cognitive skills by 20-85%.
- We will be using a method of discussion that will significantly help you in learning to read and understand anything you encounter.
- We will have very few lectures; most of the time you will be expected to very actively be involved in discussion.
- By doing the reading and the discussion work, you will learn how to reason excellently and apply what you learn to your life, in addition to learning much new information.
Schedule and Seminar Fees
Schedule
The Seminar will be hosted from July 20-27, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. You can review the schedule here.
Scholarship Information
There are a limited number of scholarships covering tuition and some room and board. If you do not receive a scholarship, your fee will depend on when you apply. For details on applying for a scholarship, submit an application and indicate that you would like to apply for a scholarship as well. For more information, email Felicia Goglia at felicia@reliancecollege.org.
Seminar Fees
Tuition covers all Seminar programming for 7+ days; Room and board includes 8 nights, plus opening and closing dinners.
Save money by registering early!
Sign up by:
- May 15th, 2023: Tuition $500; Room and Board $350
- June 15th, 2023: Tuition $1000; Room and Board $750
- After June 15th, 2023: Tuition is $1,500; Room and Board $1000
Testimonials
What Previous Participants Say
About Chicago
Experience one of the most dynamic and beautiful cities in the world, lush with great architecture, business, finance, educational and artistic riches, and reasonable living costs. Easy transportation by plane, train, bus, or automobile.
- Twenty-nine miles of beaches, parks, and recreational activities along the beautiful shores of one of the Great Lakes, Michigan.
- Famous for its music scene from the world-renowned Chicago Symphony to the Primary Night Club and small pop-up venues by edgy artists.
- Home of improv comedy, from the original Second City Theater to Zanies and The NeoFuturists Club.
- More than 20 business accelerators and tech incubators.
Experience one of the most dynamic and beautiful cities in the world, lush with great architecture, business, finance, educational and artistic riches, and reasonable living costs. Easy transportation by plane, train, bus, or automobile.
- Twenty-nine miles of beaches, parks, and recreational activities along the beautiful shores of one of the Great Lakes, Michigan.
- Famous for its music scene from the world-renowned Chicago Symphony to the Primary Night Club and small pop-up venues by edgy artists.
- Home of improv comedy, from the original Second City Theater to Zanies and The NeoFuturists Club.
- More than 20 business accelerators and tech incubators.
Excited to Apply?
We can’t wait to have you at our seminar!
