Lauren Golafshan (11) attends a humanitarian trip to Thailand. She built a classroom for underprivileged kids, while also teaching them English. Photo courtesy of Lauren Golafshan.

Roma Panchal (12) attends the Univeristy of California, Los Angeles Summer College Immersion Program, taking Intro to Human Physiology. She also worked in a lab focusing on the relationship between the gut-brain axis and Parkinson’s Disease. Photo courtesy of Roma Panchal.

Pari Shahidzadeh (12) studies architecture during a summer program at the University of California, Berkeley. She attended the program for two weeks and was able to learn from her peers, professors and architects from various firms. Photo courtesy of Pari Shahidzadeh.

Edra Bello (12) plays in a soccer game. She attended the U17 Women’s Youth National Team training camp in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo courtesy of Edra Bello.

Edra Bello (12) smiles in a photo with her team. She played against Brazil twice in ‘closed-door’ matches. Photo courtesy of Edra Bello.

Sophie Kelly (12) participates in a marine biology program at the University of Miami. She did dissections, explored labs and made presentations. Photo courtesy of Sophie Kelly.

Sophie Kelly (12) presents a project regarding the water quality in Biscayne Bay in Miami. She also toured the Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric and Earth Science. Photo courtesy of Sophie Kelly.

Lauren Golafshan (11) smiles for the camera during her humanitarian project in Thailand. She also enjoyed island hopping, seeing elephants and getting to know the locals. Photo courtesy of Lauren Golafshan.

Gigi Speziale (12) participates in the National Student Leadership Conference at Yale University. She also attended leadership building meetings. Photo courtesy of Gigi Speziale.

Gigi Speziale (12) smiles with her peers. She also attended lectures given by Yale law professors, participated in leadership building meetings and performed in mock trials. Photo courtesy of Gigi Speziale.

Mikayla Mandell (12) performs suturing and dissections. She attended the National Student Leadership Conference at the University of California, Berkeley. Photo courtesy of Mikayla Mandell.

Mikayla Mandell (12), dressed in a medical coat, attends the National Student Leadership Conference at University of California, Berkeley. She explored a program consisting of lectures with health care professionals, diagnostic lessons, labs, suturing and dissections. Photo courtesy of Mikayla Mandell.