You will share the campus and its many resources for five weeks, living in dormitories and learning community responsibility and self discipline. While the dorms are supervised and the faculty constantly accessible, you will quickly learn how to budget your own time and respect the needs of others. In 2000, over 650 students hailed from 39 countries and 36 states, and the District of Columbia. Outstanding Resources Phillips Academy boasts the beautiful Oliver Wendell Holmes Library housing over 100,000 volumes. All computers are networked to high-speed laser printers and to file servers containing a wide range of software.
Students can also take advantage of easy Internet and e-mail access.
The Elson Art Center has two fully equipped multimedia classrooms that support laser discs, VHS tapes, dual slide projection, 16mm films, compact audio discs and photo CDs. The academy also offers fully equipped photography darkrooms, art and ceramics studios and ample theatre space. These centers operate daily to complement in-class instruction and to provide individual attention. The Addison Gallery of American Art possesses an extraordinary permanent collection and hosts several exhibitions every year. Many writing and art classes take advantage of the knowledgeable staff of the education department who organize class visits to the museum.