Petnica International Summer Camp 2009
August 2-15, 2009
(We are waiting for your applications. Deadline is May 31, 2009.)
Summers in Petnica Science Center are the busiest and most engaging part of our year-long course plan. Students come to Petnica to realize their projects, take part in various forms of field work (archaeological excavations, collecting biological samples, etc.), and enjoy the hospitable warm climate of Petnica’s natural surroundings.
A "lighter" lecture schedule allows more free time for visiting the Petnica Cave, exploring the Petnica Lake area, and enjoying the sun at the local swimming pool and recreation center. In the warm evenings students can enjoy outdoor movie projections, visits to the Petnica observatory, and occasional barbecues. The full capacity of the Science Center dormitories is booked, and many students come for daily visits to see their friends and join the field trips.
Petnica International Science School takes place alongside these summer courses, and some of the activities are organized for both PI and local Petnica students. PI students have a chance to see how student projects are conducted on a higher level (as a result of a yearly course), but they also have the opportunity to spend time with a colorful group of young people with various interests – and not only when it comes to science. Petnica students are known for their wide specter of interests, they are talented in sports, music, theatre, they enjoy movies and literature, and they are open for making friends with new people and finding out more about different cultures. They themselves come from different social, educational and religious backgrounds in Serbia, and they are interested in different areas of research, so they enjoy and value the cultural and scientific variety that Petnica has to offer.
A "lighter" lecture schedule allows more free time for visiting the Petnica Cave, exploring the Petnica Lake area, and enjoying the sun at the local swimming pool and recreation center. In the warm evenings students can enjoy outdoor movie projections, visits to the Petnica observatory, and occasional barbecues. The full capacity of the Science Center dormitories is booked, and many students come for daily visits to see their friends and join the field trips.
Petnica International Science School takes place alongside these summer courses, and some of the activities are organized for both PI and local Petnica students. PI students have a chance to see how student projects are conducted on a higher level (as a result of a yearly course), but they also have the opportunity to spend time with a colorful group of young people with various interests – and not only when it comes to science. Petnica students are known for their wide specter of interests, they are talented in sports, music, theatre, they enjoy movies and literature, and they are open for making friends with new people and finding out more about different cultures. They themselves come from different social, educational and religious backgrounds in Serbia, and they are interested in different areas of research, so they enjoy and value the cultural and scientific variety that Petnica has to offer.
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PI 2009 is scheduled to take place from from August 2nd to 15th, 2009. We are now accepting applications, which should be sent by mail to
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. This e-mail is also open for any questions you might have. Deadline for applications is 
All undergraduate university students are eligible to apply for PI 2009. The main criteria for admission are motivation for out-of-school learning and a demonstrated interest in science and independent thinking. School results are important, but they are not a discriminative factor – an open and inquisitive mind and being ready to engage in intensive work are much more important!Interested students should complete the student application form , write a personal statement, and provide two letters of recommendation . The personal statement should list your interests and explain why you would like to attend PI 2009, as well as anything else you think is important for us to know when selecting the right candidates - be creative. |
The program fee – including tuition, learning materials, accommodation, meals, admittance to the swimming pool and recreation center, and field trips, is €500. There are no application fees. Apply for PI 2009 and enjoy all that Petnica Science Center has to offer – a diverse learning program that introduces you to the basics of scientific methodology and teaches you how to shape and present your research; rich natural surroundings that enable you to perform various types of field work; a developed web of instructors and associates used to working in a relaxed atmosphere where you can freely express your opinions and ask anything; a colorful local student population who are open for sharing and exchanging ideas; exiting field trips to Serbia’s natural scenic spots and it’s historic capital Belgrade; and all that you will bring to Petnica while spending your summer with us. Enjoy a summer in Petnica Science Center.
