St. John’s College Summer Academy (Great Books)

Best for: Students who love big discussions and want to practice close reading without needing ancient languages. Day to day: Students read Great Books in small groups led by St. John’s faculty, focusing on sustained conversation and careful textual evidence, with programs offered in one-week sessions and sometimes online. Common pitfalls: Discussion-based classes can feel intense if a student has not pre-read carefully, so it helps to keep a reading journal and arrive ready with questions and passages to cite. Verify details on the official page.