Student alert! Did you know The New York Times has a summer program that gives high school students the opportunity to explore their passions and interests while meeting and networking with like-minded teens?

NYC Summer Academy offers an amazing selection of courses ranging from journalism, sports and business to classes that explore issues across politics, arts and culture, science and innovation. Plus, you get to do it all from dorm space located right in the heart of NYC!

The instructors are recognized Times journalists and thought leaders whose classes are structured around real-time conversations that dig deep into their professions. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop skills that give you a boost in preparation for college and your future career, check out our video above.

Learn more about The School of The New York Times here.