Become immersed in an accelerated acting training environment at the National Student Leadership Conference Acting Intensive, where you will hone the skills necessary to succeed on stage and screen. This 18-day program is comprised of classes on a variety of acting techniques, and focuses on the personal and professional growth of each young actor.

Do you have the next great business idea? Are you interested in taking on the challenges of running a multinational corporation? At the NSLC Business Intensive, you will spend 18 days exploring business in our nation’s capital as you learn the skills needed to succeed in business, from the startup to the Board room.

Do you have the desire to tackle problems through design? Do you enjoy learning how and why things work? At the NSLC Engineering Intensive, you’ll spend 18 days exploring various fields in engineering as you decide if engineering is the career for you!

This 18-day program is designed to take students from script to screen and everything in-between. At the National Student Leadership Conference Film Intensive, you will use the standard three-act Hollywood movie structure, learning how to transform
your ideas and stories into short-form fiction screenplays and then professionally produce, shoot and edit your films with state-of-the-art film and digital production equipment.

At the National Student Leadership Conference Law Intensive spend 18 days exploring the American legal system. Master courtroom techniques during a challenging mock criminal trial. Then, explore the constitutional issues facing attorneys and judges at the appellate level during an exciting moot court competition. Throughout this program you’ll discover the variety of careers available in the legal field.

Are you fascinated by air and space? Do you enjoy complex engineering problems? At the NSLC on Aerospace, you will learn about the many careers in Aeronautics and Astronautics while getting hands-on experience with challenging engineering problems.

Do you dream of designing skyscrapers, homes, or bridges? At the NSLC on Architecture, live the life of an architect as you take a building project from idea to reality. From hand-drawing, CAD, and model-making, to structural analysis, selecting building materials, and employing cutting-edge technology, you and your peers will make the big decisions that go into designing buildings.

At the National Student Leadership Conference on Biotechnology, explore cutting-edge research in biotechnology that is creating new opportunities in the fields of medicine, energy, and agriculture. Meet with professionals in the field and learn techniques of successful biotechnologists during hands-on lab experiences.

Explore how new technologies, including augmented and virtual reality, cloud computing, and cryptocurrencies are being used by businesses to drive growth and improve customer experiences. At the National Student Leadership Conference on Business & Emerging Technologies, you will work with a team to help transform a traditional business into a digital business taking advantage of existing and emerging technologies.

Do you have an idea for a great product or service? Do you dream of starting your own business and developing it from a new venture to a Fortune 500 company? At the National Student Leadership Conference on Business & Entrepreneurship, experience realistic simulations that let you see and feel what it’s like to start, manage, and build a company.

Do you want to develop technologies and programs to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure and stop ever-more dangerous cyberattacks? At the NSLC on Cybersecurity learn more about the world of cybersecurity from the perspectives of government, business, and individual consumers. You will meet with leading experts in cybersecurity and learn how to harness new technologies to confront tomorrow’s security challenges.

Governments, businesses and sports teams are looking to understand how to analyze and interpret the overwhelming amount of data points available in today’s complex world. At the National Student Leadership Conference on Data Science, you will gain a foundational knowledge of data science and learn new skills like Python and Tableau to gather, analyze, and visualize data.

Are you thinking about a career in engineering? Are you intrigued by complex math and science problems? At the NSLC on Engineering, explore the various disciplines of engineering as you live and work on a college campus.

Experience the entertainment business. At the National Student Leadership Conference on Entertainment Management, you’ll meet with Hollywood agents, film studio executives, publicists, and more. You will learn how top agents negotiate contracts for their celebrity clients and manage their sponsorship opportunities. You will also learn the skills needed to run a major event like an awards show or film festival.

Are you interested in the issues facing the environment? Do you aspire to create positive change? At the NSLC on Environmental Science & Sustainability, take a hands-on approach as you delve into today’s most pressing environmental challenges and explore the variety of careers that intersect with our natural resources.

Step into the fast-paced world of communications and 24/7 news at the NSLC on Film, Journalism & Media Arts. In the field, classrooms, studios and labs, try your hand at news writing, broadcasting, film-making, animation, photography or sports broadcasting. You’ll develop stories that challenge your viewers and expand the imagination.

Are you fascinated by crime scene investigation? Do you want to learn the cutting-edge techniques used by forensic scientists around the globe? At the NSLC on Forensic Science, unravel a mystery as you conduct an investigation and build a body of evidence.

At the NSLC on Game Design learn how to turn your love for gaming into a career as you immerse yourself in a world of 3D characters, animation, sound effects, programming and game design. Together with your development team, you will design and create a new video or mobile game and then pitch your idea to a team of investors.

Do you have what it takes to tackle a national crisis? Are you capable of making quick decisions in a fast-paced, high-stress environment? At the NSLC on Intelligence & National Security, experience what it’s like to sit on the National Security Council and face the tough decisions that protect our country.

At the National Student Leadership Conference on International Business, you will make decisions with a global impact as you travel to Singapore and work with students from across the world to tackle the major challenges facing business leaders today. This cross-cultural program allows you to explore the global economy, wrestle with issues confronting multinational businesses, and visit leading international businesses.

At the NSLC on International Diplomacy, discover the complexities of the international system as you live the life of a diplomat. During this exciting program, you’ll tackle the challenges that face our world, while visiting important diplomatic institutions around Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Do you have the power to persuade? Do you want to put the guilty behind bars or save the innocent from injustice? At the NSLC on Law & Advocacy, the courtroom becomes your classroom as you assume the role of trial attorney and battle for justice.

Are you fascinated by marine ecosystems? Do you want to work with marine life? At the NSLC on Marine Biology, you will learn about the relations between humans and our marine ecosystems and take an active role in developing solutions to the issues facing marine biologists today.

What matters most to you in life? Do you want to have a real impact on the world in which you live? During this powerful six-day program, explore your strengths and talents as you develop leadership skills that will allow you to pursue your passions.

Do you see medical school in your future? Are you interested in influencing the state of health care? Serving as a health care professional becomes a reality at the NSLC on Medicine & Health Care. Join doctors, medical researchers, med students and other health care professionals as you prepare for the rigors of a career in medicine.

Are you interested in a career in the medical field? Do you want to focus on providing patient care? At the National Student Leadership Conference on Nursing, work with the faculty, staff and students at top nursing schools as you develop the skills necessary to provide high-quality patient-centered health care and gain insight into the careers available within nursing.

Are you fascinated by politics? Would you like to change the course of American government? Do you want to work on a political campaign? At the National Student Leadership Conference on Political Action & Public Policy, immerse yourself in the inner workings of the U.S. Congress and the American political system.

At the NSLC on Psychology & Neuroscience you will delve into the science of the mind as you explore child development and personality types and learn to motivate others. Through clinical psychology simulations and hands-on neurology workshops, you will explore the relationships between the brain and human behavior.

Do you aspire to be an agent for change in your community? Are you passionate about social issues? At the NSLC on Social Impact & Innovation, you will be introduced to different organizations that make a social impact and create your own socially-minded organization.

Join fellow athletes, sports fans, and promoters as you explore how to turn your passion for sports into a viable career off the field. At the National Student Leadership Conference on Sports Management, experience what it’s like to guide the career of a star athlete as you get an insider’s view of the twists and turns of the sports world.

Do you dream of a career on Broadway? Is acting your passion? Do you want to work behind the scenes as a director, stage manager, or set designer? At the National Student Leadership Conference on Theater, work with Broadway professionals as you develop and showcase your talent on the New York stage.

At the National Student Leadership Conference on U.S. History and Government, students will explore the path to American democracy and the legislative process. With a focus on the monumental events of American History, students will engage in interactive simulations to better understand the role of the branches of government.

Explore a career in veterinary medicine. Students will learn a variety of clinical skills and gain animal handling experience during exciting workshops and hands-on labs and visits to veterinary hospitals and training centers.